El Niño looks to reach an intensity unprecedented in recorded history. Characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, El Niño occurs every few years. Meteorological agencies and researchers around the world are on high alert because when the heat stored in the ocean is released into the atmosphere, it triggers…
Compare the Top 5 Pillows Honorable Mentions There are far too many pillows on the market. We’ve listed our favorites above, but even that doesn’t cover the wide array of serviceable designs out there for a good night’s sleep. If, somehow, all of our picks above aren’t to your tastes, here are a few others…
The Albany Police Department did not respond to WIRED’s request for comment. Flock’s Savannah video centers on an interview with then major of police Robert Gavin, who praised how Flock facilitates data-sharing between different law enforcement agencies. “We spent a lot of time doing community talks about what we’re gonna use them for, what we’re…
How long do you hope to rely on your convertible crib? This will help guide your choice among the handful of convertible crib types that are available. A crib that converts from mini or bassinet size up to a full-sized bed will give your family more years of use than one that transitions from a…
Which Apple Pencil Should You Buy? Photograph: Julian Chokkattu The Apple Pencil is a must-have for any iPad owner who takes a lot of notes or likes to draw. (You can even use it to sign documents.) iPadOS also has handwriting support within certain search fields and apps (like Notes), so you don’t need to…
But there has been negative news about gas ranges. Outside studies and CR’s own testing have found that cooking on a gas stove may produce byproducts that are bad for the environment and can pose risks to the respiratory health of certain vulnerable people. While research is ongoing, one thing is clear: Ventilation is critical…
Consumer Reports evaluates lower-priced mattresses the same way we test any mattress: by putting them through our exhaustive lab tests, as well as asking thousands of CR members about how well their mattresses have served them. Put together, this information provides a good sense of what a mattress offers for a variety of body sizes…
You’ll want to read our extensive guide on How to Choose the Right Laptop, but for the basics, you’ll want to decide what category of laptop you need. Most people should buy a 13-inch or 14-inch laptop, and spending around $750-$1,000 is a good place to start. You should expect a laptop around this price…
So when Consumer Reports asked me to evaluate and review walkers, I was game. A CR market analyst identified the most sought-after walkers on the market today, and I tried each of them in and around my home. But before we delve into the results, I’d like to explain the different types of walkers and…
The ones that top our ratings effectively remove solid waste, bringing a shine back to your bowl. We note in our ratings which cleaners should be safe for homes with septic systems, based on their ingredients. Septic systems have sensitive bacterial biomes that can be disrupted by harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia. And you…
