These findings come from CR’s exclusive member surveys fielded in the fall of 2022, 2023, and 2024, which leveraged data on 12,222 gas-powered riding mowers that members purchased new between 2014 and 2024. Below is a breakdown of the winners and losers across the three gas riding mower categories we test: lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers,…
After a six-week work trip Xiayun, an employee at a semiconductor company in Silicon Valley, had landed at her hometown in China for vacation when she saw the news about H-1B visas. On Friday afternoon, US president Donald Trump signed a proclamation saying that any H-1B visa holder’s entry into the US will be “restricted,…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has released an open source model that performs advanced reasoning as well as the best offerings from both the United States and China—one of the strongest signs so far that the nation’s big investments in artificial intelligence are starting to pay off. The new model, K2 Think, comes from researchers…
As a new parent myself, I can tell you unequivocally that when babies become mobile, the world becomes their playground. Coffee tables become climbing gyms, cabinets become treasure troves, and phone chargers become rope toys. Babyproofing your home isn’t about bubble-wrapping your life; it’s about thinking like a young mind and getting one step ahead…
Compare Our Picks Others Tested These were effective, but not as consistently so as the above picks. I’d still encourage others to try since bodies react differently to the active ingredients in these over-the-counter sleep aids. Rebalance Dream Sleep Mints (Melatonin-Free; 31-Pack) for $46: These melatonin-free mints are designed to slowly dissolve, with natural sleep…
Below, we have the most reliable used cars available for $5,000 or less. The top choices came with standard electronic stability control (ESC), a safety system that saves lives and is now required on all new cars. We also included models where ESC was available as an option, and the ones that did not offer…
Consider a foil shield. One of the more confounding issues I’ve had is that the generous layer of mozzarella cheese on top of a mini baked pasta dish browns prematurely, especially at the edges. “In general, the best thing you can do if you see that something is starting to get on the dark side…
To qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500, a new EV or eligible plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) must meet certain rules: • A vehicle’s MSRP must not exceed certain limits, so pricey EVs like the GMC Hummer EV, Lucid Air, and Tesla Model S won’t qualify. For SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans,…
To be clear: If you live in the snow belt and face harsh winter driving conditions, winter/snow tires are your best bet. But if you have the ability to wait until roads are cleared before traveling, there are some great choices in each all-season tire category for winter grip. Among the 52,235 sets of tires…
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day deals, we’ve scoured Amazon for deals on the tech we love. As always, every deal we recommend here is on a product our reviewers have personally tested and approved—you won’t…