For all the bluster about generative artificial intelligence upending the world, the technology has yet to meaningfully transform white-collar work. Workers are dabbling with chatbots for tasks such as drafting emails, and companies are launching countless experiments, but office work hasn’t undergone a major AI reboot. Perhaps that’s only because we haven’t given chatbots like…
The models below are organized into three groups: those with more than 400 miles of range, 300 to 400 miles, and 250 to 300 miles. Within those groups, they’re ranked based on the EPA estimate for range based on the configuration that will go the longest distance. Then we present Consumer Reports’ range test results,…
If you’re on the fence about going with a treadmill that requires a subscription service like iFit (or Peloton), it can be helpful to ask yourself what barriers tend to keep you from getting as much exercise as you’d like to, advises Chris Gagliardi, a health coach and personal trainer certified by the American Council…
Good content starts at the source. If you want to sound your best for coworkers, fans, or teammates, the mic you have built into your headphones, laptop, tablet, or smartphone likely won’t do the job. I’ve spent close to a decade with various USB microphones for podcasting, gaming, and even music recording, and I have…
Pszczolkowski says tall drivers don’t necessarily have to buy a bigger vehicle to find comfort. And he cautions that some models give drivers space at the expense of room for rear passengers. It’s important to see how a car will work for your specific needs before buying, and that often means taking the whole family…
Streaming video can be a big business, if a bit painful. Whether you’re playing games, making crafts, or just hanging out in a hot tub, one of the biggest streaming challenges can be finding a camera system that works for your needs. That’s what Logitech had in mind when creating the Mevo Core multi-cam system,…
Almost every online travel platform has an anti-discrimination policy. Airbnb has been recognized as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ equality based in part on its nondiscrimination policies and equitable benefits structure. But the chasm between internal company policies and an individual host’s bigotry can be massive. There have been widely reported…
Mary Reed, the 5-foot, 1-inch business manager at CR’s Auto Test Center, explains what she looks for in evaluating a car: “I adjust the seat for comfort before driving, sliding it forward as needed and moving the steering wheel. I then consider the visibility over the hood and to the rear, especially the corners. With…
In addition to shutting off motion smoothing, Filmmaker Mode deactivates or limits sharpening—which can boost fine detail and the edges around objects to the point where they look less natural—and turns off noise reduction, which can make images look soft. It shuts down other dynamic image “enhancements” the TV might apply to the picture, too….
Shower DrainIt can get clogged by hair and soap. And if you use your shower infrequently, larvae can develop in the drain, which can lead to flies in your bathroom, says CR home writer Keith Flamer, who dealt with this mysterious insect phenomenon while awaiting a shower renovation. What to do: For clogs, you can…