Do Car Headlight Restoration Kits Really Work?

“The restoration kits work, and they’re very much a DIY project that you can do in your garage or driveway,” says Ibbotson. “You’ll see much better at night after using these kits.” (Find out how Consumer Reports tests headlights.) If you prefer not to restore the lens yourself, body shops often offer this service.  Either…

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Best Outdoor Pizza Ovens, Tested and Reviewed

Outdoor pizza ovens are simply smaller (and in some cases portable) versions of the larger pizza ovens that have been built into upscale outdoor kitchens for years. But the appeal remains the same: You can build a roaring fire and cook a pizza at temperatures north of 700° F, which is on a par with…

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The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived

Beginning today, millions of adults trying to access pornography in the United Kingdom will be required to prove that they are over the age of 18. Under sweeping new online child safety laws coming into force, self-reporting checkboxes that allow anyone to claim adulthood on porn websites will be replaced by age-estimating face scans, ID…

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Three New Recalls Issued for Possibly Radioactive Shrimp

The recall issued by Southwind Foods includes the following brands and sizes of shrimp products:• Arctic Shores frozen cooked shrimp (sizes: 16/20, 31/40, 41/50, 61/70, 91/120, 150/200): 6-ounce, 12-ounce, 1-pound, and 2-pound bags. • Arctic Shores frozen raw shrimp (sizes: 16/20, 26/30, 31/40, 41/50): 1-pound and 2-pound bags. • Best Yet frozen cooked shrimp (sizes:…

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9 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Samsung Galaxy…

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5 Best Portable Induction Cooktops, According to Our Tests

CR assessed five portable induction cooktops from about $60 to over $200. Members can read our evaluations of the best and worst portable induction cooktops below. Four of these cooktops have only a single burner, while one has two burners. All use a standard two- or three-prong cord that plugs into a regular 110- or 120-volt…

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Dodge Journey SUV Recalled to Fix Backup Camera

Vehicles recalled: Dodge Journey SUVs manufactured between May 2, 2019, and Dec. 21, 2020, and Ram ProMaster vans manufactured between May 2, 2019, and Nov. 27, 2021. The problem: A faulty backup camera means these vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, “Rear Visibility.” The fix: Dodge and Ram dealerships…

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Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War

Anthropic cannot manipulate its generative AI model Claude once the US military has it running, an executive wrote in a court filing on Friday. The statement was made in response to accusations from the Trump administration about the company potentially tampering with its AI tools during war. “Anthropic has never had the ability to cause…

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6 Best Espresso Machines of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We evaluated both single-boiler and dual-boiler espresso machines. Each one operates a little differently. All of these models require you to pack coffee grounds into a portafilter, which you lock into the machine to brew espresso (as opposed to coffee makers that take pods or espresso machines that dispense the beans themselves), and they all…

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