By looking at how cars performed in our tests when new and reviewing detailed reliability data, CR can point car shoppers to models that promise the best overall ownership experience. But it’s important to note that great new cars don’t always make great used cars, especially when factoring in depreciation and long-term reliability. We pick…
A lip balm, then, is absolutely essential to ward off the worst of bad weather’s devastation. A transparent lip balm is an excellent choice for every day, and, to be honest, every night. But sometimes you need something a bit punchier. Something fun. Something that pulls double duty as a protector and an adornment. Four…
These devices emit a pulsing jet of water to blast away debris and plaque. Countertop units usually have a tank and a separate handset connected to it by a tube. In cordless flossers, a smaller tank is incorporated into the handset. Some come with a charging stand, while with others, you plug a cable right…
Consider a laxative. Straining on the toilet? A good first fix is an over-the-counter laxative, Brown says. He recommends those with polyethylene glycol (found in MiraLax) or magnesium hydroxide (in Milk of Magnesia), which pull water into the intestines and soften stool. If constipation is ongoing or frequent, ask your doctor whether your regular medications…
Honorable Mentions Nowadays Cannabis Infused Beverage starting at $40: Bringing a bottle of booze is a white elephant classic; my husband’s work team almost exclusively exchanges bottles of liquor as a safe bet for enthusiasm. I think you can do better, though, and bring a THC spirit instead. This spirit is light and a little…
Manufacturers report a model’s noise level in decibels, averaging the readings over the dishwasher’s full cycle. But that isn’t necessarily the best indicator of noise output. So CR’s panel of judges sits and listens to each dishwasher tested through its entire cycle, even if it takes 3 hours. “People remember a noise when it’s at…
Main theme: Whether you’ve been saving up all year or plan to “buy now, pay later,” Consumer Reports’ “Talking Carts” is here with smart tips and practical tricks to help you save money and shop with confidence. In this podcast episode, Talking Carts hosts senior home and appliances writer Tanya Christian and marketplace equity reporter…
If you’re an esteemed Android user like me, and you felt left out of yesterday’s deal on the AirPods Pro 3, I’ve got you covered today with an even bigger discount on the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Both Amazon and Best Buy have the hazel color marked down from $229 to $180, a $49 discount…
For far too long, purchasing sex toys was done in seedy stores on random roads off highways. Lovehoney wanted to change all that. With more and more people getting online, the founders of Lovehoney saw the opportunity to create a safe and discreet space that allowed consumers a one-stop experience for all their sex toy-related…
Main theme: We bought a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD for our test program, Hyundai’s first model to use its new hybrid system based on a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The podcast panelists share first impressions of this three-row family hauler, covering performance, fuel economy, interior space, cabin luxury, and daily usability. Then they discuss…