Below, we’ve highlighted five of the best small printers in our ratings, including one portable model and two laser printers—the latter notable because that tech tends to be more reliable but typically bulkier than inkjets. Because our printer ratings don’t take size into account, a few of these models don’t achieve CR Recommended status, but…
Umbrella strollers are named for what they look like when you collapse them. They were created in 1965 by an aviation engineer looking to replace his heavy pram with something more lightweight for an international flight. “They fold into a long, relatively narrow package—similar to an old-school umbrella,” says Joan Muratore, the engineer who oversees…
One common appeal of SUVs is that their taller ride height and higher roofline make them easier to get into and out of. But some SUVs—especially full-sized models—require a large step up, and some stylish, curved rooflines can require passengers to duck to enter. That’s why you won’t see any of the largest SUVs on…
The good news about 18-inch dishwashers is that they’ll save you a half-foot of space compared with a 24-inch dishwasher, but they’re still quite flush with features. You’ll find similar options to larger machines in terms of hardware flexibility, like adjustable upper racks and fold-down tines. You can also find 18-inch dishwashers with stainless steel…
Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late on Monday, ending months of speculation over the future of the company. Now the EV maker is looking to sell its assets and restructure its debt after pausing production of its sole car model back in March. To anyone familiar with the Ocean all-electric SUV, news of…
CR tests stick vacuums from brands that include Bissell, Dirt Devil, Dyson, Electrolux, Hoover, Kenmore, LG, Miele, Samsung, Shark, Tineco, and others. Our vacuum buying guide dives into more details on how we test different types of vacuums. Here’s how we assess vacuum performance in the following areas: Bare floors: In separate tests, we scatter…
A Tennessee-based media network that produces shows for high-profile right-wing influencers such as Benny Johnson and Tim Pool was largely funded by Russian state-backed news network RT, according to a federal indictment against two RT employees that the US Department of Justice unsealed on Wednesday. The DOJ claims the US company—which WIRED, along with other…
Most recipes provided by the manufacturers produce one or two pints depending on the machine’s capacity. To produce our two bases for a yield of five times as much ice cream/sorbet for our evaluations, Karla made a quadrupled batch of the chocolate sorbet mix. Making enough of the ice cream base was more complicated because…
For parents, their child’s safety is paramount, so Google says it has taken extra precautions with the Fitbit Ace LTE. Rather than trying to protect the data, Google adopted a policy of data minimization. Unlike the Fitbits for adults, Google will not take health data to improve products or do research; it will simply delete…
Even as I’ve walked through New York City, I’ve felt uneasy some nights—and I’m a native, born and raised here. I’m not alone. During my last visit to a museum, a close friend had her pocket-sized pepper spray taken away at the security check. She told me she’d been carrying it for years. And it’s…