Our testing shows that you have lots of great options. The top six phones in CR’s ratings are separated by just 1 point in Overall Score. And even the most basic models represent a leap in technology from a decade ago. That means you don’t have to buy the No. 1-rated phone to get a…
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement is leveraging Palantir’s generative artificial intelligence tools to sort and summarize immigration enforcement tips from its public submission form, according to an inventory released Wednesday of all use cases the Department of Homeland Security had for AI in 2025. The AI Enhanced ICE Tip Processing service is intended to…
Zoë Schiffer: I think also it’s a good moment to bring in the IP angle. You might be asking yourself, why did ClawdBot change its very cute name to MoltBot? And that’s a great question. Apparently it’s because Anthropic, which makes many products named Claude, said, “No, no, no, this is not OK. This person…
The wrong product or application however, can manifest a hot mess—you’ve seen it: dried-up, flaky edge control lingering on the hairline. If you can find a product that can leave your edges smooth, moisturized, and flake-free, you have struck gold. We tested nine popular edge control products to determine which ones effectively achieved their claims:…
A lip balm, then, is absolutely essential to ward off the worst of bad weather’s devastation. A transparent lip balm is an excellent choice for every day, and, to be honest, every night. But sometimes you need something a bit punchier. Something fun. Something that pulls double duty as a protector and an adornment. Four…
Look ahead, around, and behind. “It’s important to look where you want to go, scanning both far ahead and right in front of you,” Crossen says. “But don’t forget about what’s going on to the sides and behind you. You should check your rear- and side-view mirrors every 5 to 10 seconds. That can help…
Amazon’s budget security brand, Blink, announced two new cameras during the company’s fall hardware event in New York City: the Blink Mini 2K+ and the Blink Outdoor 2K+. As the names suggest, these cameras sport 2K resolution to pick up more details. But it’s the Blink Arc accessory that makes these security cameras more interesting….
You can keep earwax from building up on your hearing aids with regular manual cleaning. But step out in the rain, accidentally wear your hearing aids in the shower, work in a humid environment, or build up a sweat, and you might find yourself with a problem on your hands (or in your ears). All…
“We’ve even seen models that give you the capability to convert some compartments from freezer to fridge and vice versa,” says Breann Chai, who oversees CR’s refrigerator testing. To help you find the best refrigerator for you, we organize our ratings for each subcategory by the width of the appliance. (After all, the best refrigerator…
Recently departed staffers maintain that the current administration is simply taking a new approach to reining in the agency. Rather than attack it head on, they say, it’s quietly draining the staff, resources, and authority it needs to be effective. In April, acting CFPB leaders tried to lay off all but roughly 200 of the…