The biggest selling point to an automatic litter box is its ability to separate clumps and therefore contain odors until you’re ready to empty it. All of the ones I tried did this remarkably well, so much so that when you open the waste drawer, you are hit with a wall of intense stench. Neakasa…
In collaboration with digital safety organization Tall Poppy, CR recruited 32 volunteers through its Community Reports program and attempted to remove their data from 13 of the most prominent people-search sites. Groups of four volunteers were each signed up for one of seven removal services—Confidently, DeleteMe, EasyOptOuts, IDX, Kanary, Optery, and ReputationDefender—and researchers tried to…
We recently tested several new handheld models, including options from Atlas, Makita, Troy-Bilt, and Toro. Our goal is to find the models that are both effective and pleasant to use. Here’s what our top performers have in common: They’re fast at moving leaves. The best blowers in our tests clear a large swath of grass in…
However, while Sony’s own specifications for accessing the feature cite a 5-Mbps minimum connection speed to establish a cloud session, 7 Mbps to stream a game at 720p resolution, and 13 Mbps to stream at 1080p full HD—the max resolution of the Portal’s screen—these numbers seem to greatly underestimate what’s actually required to play anything…
So what makes a good bath mat? Apart from laundering it regularly—and truly, this is crucial—a good bath mat should be appropriate for your climate and sensory preferences. A fluffy, high-pile shag bath mat won’t appeal to all bathers, nor will it retain its fluff if not hung to dry between bathing sessions. And in…
Recent research has found that people experiencing an allergic reaction to alpha gal often experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. In some cases, these may be the only symptoms, and a recent communication from the American Gastroenterological Association cautions that some people with an alpha-gal allergy may initially be misdiagnosed…
For those undecided on which type of diaper they should go for, cloth diapers or disposable diapers, here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of each. Price: Cloth diapers can be slightly cheaper than disposable diapers, especially if you wash them yourself rather than using a laundery service. Absorption: The best cloth diapers we…
I’ve tested a ton of scooters. Not all of them deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering. Niu KQi3 Pro for $599: Over many rides, I became quite fond of the KQi3 Pro, and it was our top pick in this guide for quite some time. It offers great range for the…
We ordered four of the most popular automatic soap dispensers and put them to the test in our labs and homes. CR’s José Amézquita measured the consistency of the soap dispensed from each dispenser, and as our home evaluator, I used each dispenser for several days in my busy household, paying attention to ease of…
Studies have shown that vulvovaginal hygiene products may increase women’s susceptibility to urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis, and sexually transmitted infections. There may also be a link between the use of talc-containing products (like some deodorants) and an increased risk of ovarian cancer, says Lincoln, but studies are conflicting. That’s why experts advise against using…
