If light streams through your window as you’re trying to sleep—because, say, you have street lights or traffic nearby or you’re a shift worker—then blackout curtains may be worth considering. Our 2022 survey found that 88 percent of people who bought blackout shades or curtains in the previous year found them somewhat or very effective…
Patio coolers are larger-capacity coolers on wheels that can be kept outside throughout the summer season. CR already reviewed small coolers and wine fridges and regularly tests full-sized refrigerators, so we decided to evaluate outdoor cooler carts, too. After setting them up in our lab to record the temperature inside each cooler for 26 hours,…
The new products put Galaxy AI and smarter health-tracking front and center. The Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 get minor updates. From left, Samsung’s new Flip, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Watch Ultra By Courtney Lindwall It’s an exciting day for Galaxy fans. Samsung just unveiled a new generation of foldable phones—the pocket-size Galaxy…
Top choices for small, midsized, and large rooms from Frigidaire, LG, Midea, and more Window air conditioners from LG, Frigidaire, and Midea (left to right) are among the models that top CR’s ratings in various size categories. By Allen St. John When summer approaches, a window air conditioner can be your best friend, an easy…
These solid choices range from comfortable cruisers to rugged off-roaders Honda Pilot By Jon Linkov A 3-year-old used SUV is likely to have many of the same features as a brand-new model—and even look very similar to it—but one thing it doesn’t come with is as high a price. That’s because the fundamentals of car…
Cars swamped in stormwater could return to market far from where the damage occurred By Consumer Reports Thousands of cars are damaged or destroyed by floods every year, such as those ravaged by hurricanes or major rainfalls. Don’t assume all those compromised vehicles end up in a junkyard. Some water-damaged cars are repaired and resold…
Even tampons labeled organic can contain worrisome ingredients. Here are the potential risks and how to stay safe. By Catherine Roberts If you’ve ever used tampons, then you’re probably familiar with the basic tenets of tampon safety: Don’t leave one in for more than 8 hours, use the lowest absorbency you can based on your…
We reviewed popular products from Aquaphor, Aveeno, Burt’s Bees, California Baby, Earth Mama, and other brands to bring you safer, more sustainable picks By Sydney Cook Update: This article has been updated to reflect the reformulation of Tubby Todd’s Every Day Lotion, Fragrance Free, which no longer contains phenoxyethanol. The product is now in our…
Far-right communities online are already demonizing Vice President Kamala Harris after speculation that she may replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee in the US election. But rather than focusing on her policies, experience, or ability to do the job, the vicious attacks have focused instead on her sex life, her race, and rethreading…
Sweet dreams start with soft sheets. Or, at the very least, great sheets mean I sleep better, whether my dreams are peaceful or a hallucination of failed superpowers and the internet. There’s a lot to navigate when buying sheets for your bed, from understanding percale and sateen to thread counts. But the right set of…