Still, Disney+ is compelling. The company owns Lucasfilm (the “Star Wars” franchise), Marvel Studios (“The Avengers,” “Black Panther”), and Pixar (“Toy Story,” “Up”). The recent acquisition of 20th Century Fox gives it 20th Century Studios (“The Simpsons”) and the lion’s share of National Geographic content, too. Disney+’s updated library of content includes such movies as…
Look for a backpack that is sturdy but lightweight, and no wider than your child’s body. As for the size, make sure it extends from about 2 inches below the shoulder blades to the waist. Reflective strips can make your child more visible. And consider these features: Add comfort with wide, padded shoulder straps. Skip…
We ordered four of the most popular automatic soap dispensers and put them to the test in our labs and homes. CR’s José Amézquita measured the consistency of the soap dispensed from each dispenser, and as our home evaluator, I used each dispenser for several days in my busy household, paying attention to ease of…
When shopping for a home charger, consider the following: Cable length: The length of the charge cable has an impact on where you can mount the EVSE and how easy it is to reach the charge port on the car. Remember that your next EV may have a charging port in a different location, and…
Prearrange financing. Figure out your budget and get financing based on what you can afford to pay monthly and as a down payment. It’s always a good idea to get financing through your bank or credit union before going to a dealership to look at cars. That way you have a baseline against which you…
There are a few things worth thinking about when you’re shopping for a portable charger. Capacity: The capacity of a power bank is measured in milliampere-hours (mAh), but this can be a little misleading because the amount of power you get out depends on the cable you use, the device you’re charging, and the charging…
Want more health-tracking options in your toolbox? Here are a few others you might find helpful. Online Hearing TestThis can be useful for anyone who wants to get a general sense of their hearing ability, says Catherine Palmer, PhD, director of audiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. You can take one such test…
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…
GMC is refreshing the Yukon for 2025. Updates for the large, three-row SUV include new headlights, grille, and lower front fascia. The modernized interior has a giant portrait-oriented 16.8-inch infotainment screen, while the reviled and distracting push-button gear selector has been replaced by a steering column stalk. The 355-hp, 5.3-liter V8 and 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8…
I’ve tested a ton of scooters. Not all of them deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering. Niu KQi3 Pro for $599: Over many rides, I became quite fond of the KQi3 Pro, and it was our top pick in this guide for quite some time. It offers great range for the…