In a move likely to raise a few taxpayer eyebrows, Intel said today that it will cut 15 percent of its workforce, or more than 15,000 jobs, as it struggles to rebound from disappointing results. In March, the US government said it would give Intel no less than $8.5 billion to help it rebuild its…
And we explored pricing: how much our members paid for their mattresses, how happy they were with the price, and whether they haggled—a common practice for in-store shopping but much less common with mattresses purchased online. Based on our survey responses, members found that buying a mattress, whether online or in a store, was a…
When it comes to buying a new car, Consumer Reports members have told us that a low price or a luxury badge doesn’t automatically translate into happiness. Some models that you might expect to put a smile on an owner’s face actually make them frown—or worse. The models that top the owner satisfaction ratings deliver…
Listeria bacteria can cause an infection called listeriosis, which is particularly dangerous for very young children, older adults, and anyone who is pregnant or has a weakened immune system. Symptoms include having a fever and experiencing muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The recalled products are counter-sliced deli meats with the following listed on the…
Additional diapers we tested were Earth & Eden Sensitive, Pura Baby Diapers for Sensitive Skin, Kirkland Signature (Costco) Diapers, Luvs Pro Level Leak Protection Diapers, Rascal + Friends Premium Diapers, BabyCozy Bouncy Soft Diapers for Newborns, Terra Plant-Based Nappies/Diapers, Dyper Simply Kind Diapers, Believe Baby Premium Bamboo Eco-Friendly Diapers, and The Honest Company Clean Conscious…
An illicit JavaScript pop-up on the Internet Archive proclaimed on Wednesday afternoon that the site had suffered a major data breach. Hours later, the organization confirmed the incident. Longtime security researcher Troy Hunt, who runs the data-breach-notification website Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) also confirmed that the breach is legitimate. He said it occurred in…
Insurance companies offer several types of coverage to protect you financially when you’re involved in a crash. But the most important is liability coverage, which pays for costs related to the injury or death of passengers in another car as well as any damage to other vehicles and property if it’s determined that you were…
Dust is complex. It’s composed of dead skin cells, pollen, animal dander, dust mites, dust mite corpses, and dust mite droppings. These tiny creatures are arachnids that eat our dead skin after it falls off (thank you!) and also trigger allergies and asthma (no thank you!). Dust mites don’t sting, bite, or otherwise purposefully harm…
All modern cars have child safety door locks that, when activated, prevent the rear doors from being opened from inside the vehicle. They’re designed to keep kids from opening the rear doors, but the safety feature can lead to rear-seat occupants being unable to open the doors in an emergency. (Your car’s owner’s manual will…
After living in big cities like San Francisco and New York, when I set foot in Wally World in the Midwest, I heard angels sing. Rows and rows of fluorescent lights highlighted any and every product needed for your house in one place. Screw the mom-and-pop bodega—I missed this level of convenience. If by chance…