Top 10 Black Friday Shopping Tips for 2025

Whether you shop now or wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll find that many of those deals masquerading as fantastic bargains aren’t always as good as they look, and it’s easy to be fooled if you’re not careful. No worries—Consumer Reports has been tracking Black Friday deals for years, and we know all…

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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: $5,000+ Off

Lenovo is currently the biggest PC and laptop company in the world, and they just so happen to make some of our favorite laptops and PC peripherals. In fact, our list of the Best Laptops you can buy include a number of Lenovo devices that we’ve tested and fully recommend, ranging from high-end premium laptops…

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Best Mobility Scooters

Our engineers developed a testing protocol based heavily on the feedback from users with lived experience of using mobility scooters. One of our distance tests measures how long each scooter can travel on a full charge over an outdoor course with hills and curves; the other measures recharging by miles per hour of charge, to…

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Best Tablets of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

CR can help: We test a broad selection of tablets across brands, scoring each model on battery life, performance, and the quality of the display, among other factors. Our tablet ratings feature every version of Apple’s iPad; Android tablets from Samsung, Lenovo, and others; and Amazon Fire tablets that run on the online retailer’s unique…

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Can Republicans Actually Send Anthony Fauci to Jail?

In the immediate aftermath of Anthony Fauci’s tense congressional hearing on Wednesday, where he refused to answer any questions and invoked the Fifth Amendment, MAGA figures and Republican officials appeared to be seeking one thing: jail time for the former White House chief medical adviser. “Why, when Fauci walks off of there today, is he…

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Why Third-Party Sellers Online Can Make Shopping for Baby Gear So Confusing—and Potentially Risky

The takeaway is clear: While online shopping offers convenience, it remains a buyer‑beware environment, especially when it comes to baby products. Consumer Reports recommends several steps parents can take to protect their families: Understand who you’re buying from. It’s not always easy to tell who is selling a given product—and that’s part of the broader…

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