In the midst of our reporting on Nike’s turbulent year, we failed to emphasize one fact: Even as Nike’s corporate leadership flails in a post-Covid world, the company’s shoes and athletic apparel still make up a huge market segment and are still the leading performance models in the industry. Every marathon shoe is just a…
The House of Mouse is getting a renovation. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney CEO Bob Iger told investors that the company will begin a new password-sharing crackdown “in earnest” starting in September. Iger didn’t divulge how the company plans to limit password-sharing, but presumably this will mean the company will be on the…
We’ve had an Ultimate Ears Boom speaker atop our list for years now, and for good reason. The middle child of the UE portable lineup is fun and convenient, and puts out some of the most pleasant and balanced sound for its size on the market. The Boom 4 is our latest pick, with the…
President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday following a nearly monthlong pressure campaign mounted by Democratic leaders and donors to oust him. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden wrote in a letter posted to X on Sunday. “And while it has been…
For those who don’t want to join a gym, a doorway pull-up bar can be a useful exercise equipment at home. And if you don’t have room for an elliptical machine or a treadmill, a pull-up bar, which you can mount above your doorframe, is a great space saver. Exercises that you can do on…
Seat ComfortMake sure there’s adequate lumbar and bolster support (which will help stabilize you during cornering) and that neither feels tight nor digs into your back. Are the cushions too soft? They might seem plush at first but may not provide adequate support on longer drives. We like seats with multiple adjustments—two- or four-way lumbar…
Among members with room air conditioners, 72 percent own window units. And many say they’re likely to replace it with another window unit when it’s time for a new one. One in 5 members plan to upgrade to central air conditioning or a split-ductless heat pump system. (You can read about both types in our…
I have probably tested close to 100 cheap phones over the last 9 years, and I’ve never really had to worry about bringing a backup in case things go awry. Budget phones are usually sluggish but work well enough. But I almost immediately regretted not bringing a spare smartphone when I took the HMD Fusion…
Main theme: In this podcast episode, we share our first impressions of one of the most popular models on ConsumerReports.org, the Subaru Forester. This small SUV has been redesigned for 2025, and we just purchased a Premium model for our test program. Now in its sixth generation, the new Forester gets updated styling, highlighted by…
While I was impressed with the results, I’d still opt for cooking with charcoal and wood chunks for a true barbecue experience. That said, the Ninja Woodfire absolutely matched—or even beat—most of the barbecue I’ve had from pricier pellet grills, like those from Traeger. The Ninja most resembles a pellet grill when it comes to…