“If you live in an apartment with all hard-surface flooring, you could get one of the stick vacuums that are very compact,” says John Galeotafiore, who oversees CR’s vacuum testing. “If you have a lot of carpeting, then you’re going to need a vacuum that can deep clean, but you could get by with a…
Because no products have been implicated yet, there are no recalls. Two states had the largest numbers of people sickened as part of this outbreak: New York (7) and Maryland (6). Cases have also been identified in Georgia (2), Massachusetts (2), Missouri (2), New Jersey (2), Virginia (2), Illinois (1), Minnesota (1), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania…
These stainless steel, leak-proof containers are ideal for shaking the ingredients up. Otherwise, Mason jars will work just as well. Shop at Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Just take extra care when shaking glass. One of my favorite cucumber recipes incorporates chili crisp, and Fly By Jing’s Sichuan chili crisp always delivers the perfect kick—from $10…
What Features Should You Keep in Mind When Buying a Bassinet?According to CR’s Muratore, you’ll want to consider the stability of a bassinet before you purchase one. If it’s set up at a store, she says, push down on the sides, as if you were a toddler attempting to reach into it, and see if…
Decide What You Want Under the Bed“Consider what you want vs. need to store underneath—the frequency of use, accessibility, and space constraints,” says Jeanie Engelbach, professional organizer and founder of Apartmentjeanie. “If the plan is to extend the storage capacity of your wardrobe, then you want category-specific storage rather than bigger containers that hold more.”…
The Q6 E-Tron is Audi’s first vehicle to use the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV architecture that will be the basis for future Audi and Porsche EVs. It shares elements of its underlying design with the new Porsche Macan Electric SUV and the forthcoming A6 E-Tron sedan. The Q6 comes in all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive,…
The B-Roll DJI Osmo Action 4 Photograph: DJI Some of our previous picks remain good cameras, though their features lag behind more recent releases. DJI’s Osmo Action 4 Camera for $299: The Action 4 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a fantastic action camera. The magnetic mounting system is the best we’ve tried, the menu system makes…
Sometimes, eating makes me feel like Sisyphus. Every day, I must toil up the mountain and the rock to figure out what the heck I want to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I tested Factor meals (6/10, WIRED Review) earlier this year, and they’re a solid option if you’re the type of person that…
Paints recommended by Consumer Reports resist cracking, fading, dirt, and mildew for nine years or more. “Cracking resistance is the critical attribute for exterior paints and stains because cracks expose a home’s underlying siding or decking to water,” says Li Wang, who oversees CR’s paint testing. And freeze and thaw cycles could potentially cause serious…
Lifestyle tweaks can help prevent UTIs from developing. As a rule, you should be urinating every 4 to 6 hours during the day to empty your bladder. “Urine in the bladder is a good medium for bacteria to grow in, like stagnant water,” Ayoub says. And drinking plenty of fluids—aim for 50 to 70 ounces…