When users first found out about Adobe’s new terms of service (which were quietly updated in February), there was an uproar. Adobe told users it could access their content “through both automated and manual methods” and use “techniques such as machine learning in order to improve [Adobe’s] Services and Software.” Many understood the update as…
Sugar SubstitutesYou might think that “zero sugar” means no sweeteners. But that label claim and similar ones, such as “light” or “2 grams sugar,” are more often code words for sugar substitutes, such as allulose, stevia, or sucralose. We didn’t test any yogurts with nonsugar sweeteners because research suggests that they may pose health risks…
If you have a fan, turn it on. A ceiling fan or box fan causes a wind chill effect that makes an air conditioner feel cooler when it’s set to a higher temperature setting, as long as the humidity isn’t too high. If you live in an area with moderate temperatures, you might not need…
Stackable washers and dryers are versatile; they can be stacked vertically or used side by side, unlike machines that can’t be stacked. Some sets can fit into small spaces without sacrificing capacity, but if your space is very small, you may want to consider a stackable compact pair. Here are some more things to think…
It’s about a year late, but the Barbie Phone is finally here. This is not a smartphone, but a clamshell-style feature phone that’s all pink and branded with Mattel’s Barbie logo. The handset has a shiny mirror on the front and a host of accessories like charms and gem stickers to trick it out so…
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…
We’ve listed them in order of their Overall Score, which is a combination of all those factors. Though we tested more expensive all-wheel-drive versions of some of these, we also recommend the more affordable front-wheel-drive versions, if they’re sold that way. Some of these models have our Green Choice designation, which highlights vehicles with the cleanest emissions….
Electric cargo bicycles come in two configurations. The first are front-loader bikes, also known as bakfiets or Long Johns, which suspend a cargo box between the rider and the front wheel. The other layout is a midtail or longtail, which extends the rear end of the bicycle to accommodate more bodies and gear. Both shapes…
Mosquito traps and lures target adult mosquitoes that are already out, flying around, and looking for a meal. Because mosquitoes can enter a yard from any direction, however, it’s unlikely that a trap will capture all of them, Markowski says. The best traps are ones that target mosquitoes specifically, not bugs or flying insects in…
As Jefferson Morley, who’s published several books about the CIA and written extensively about the JFK assassination, notes, if people believe that the government is capable of concealing facts about an attempt on the life of a US president, that’s probably because it’s demonstrably done so and is actively doing so. Similarly, if people believe…