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Top 10: Consumer Reports announces its favorite 2024 vehicles
Consumer Reports’ auto-testing team puts every car it buys through more than 50 tests, comparing 250 models for owner satisfaction and reliability to determine the year’s top picks.
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As EV sales slow, some drivers could buy one for as little as $10,000 this year
Cooling demand for electric vehicles is bringing down prices — in some cases steeply — but tighter battery requirements leave fewer cars eligible for federal tax credits.
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Last-minute tech gifts for $150 or less to complete your holiday shopping
Check out these gifts for tech lovers recommended by the experts at Consumer Reports.
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Take back control of your data this shopping season
Consumer Reports warns that some merchants are also getting hold of your personal data and selling it.
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Protecting your data while online shopping
Sergio Flores with NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 Responds shows us how to protect our personal information.
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How durable is your mobile phone? Consumer Reports puts them through the ringer
NBC 7’s Monica Dean explains what tests were used and what you can do to protect your phone.
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How durable is your mobile phone? Consumer Reports puts them through the ringer
Consumer Reports puts phones through rigorous testing to find out which ones will withstand accidents
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Should you use a medical credit card for your health care bills? CR answers
Medical debt can be debilitating. Nearly 100 million adults in the U.S. carry some form of it, according to a 2022 national survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Planning to get a new TV? Here are tips for buying one during the holidays
The holiday season is the best time of year to get a new television. Here are tips for buying one.
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Who gets the armrest? Airplane etiquette explained
With holiday travel coming up, Consumer Reports unpacks the do’s and don’ts of flying etiquette that could make your next trip—and everyone else’s—more pleasant.
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How often do you need to wash your towels, sheets and clothes?
Consumer Reports breaks down how long you can go before needing to wash something
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Do at-home LED face masks work? Here's what to know
Some of Hollywood’s glowiest faces seem to be treating their skin with LED face masks, and from the comfort of their own home. So Consumer Reports looked into their efficacy.
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What you need to know before you buy an LED face mask
NBC 7’s Sergio Flores looked into LED face masks, and whether or not they work.
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Are you looking for a new stroller? Consumer Reports rates the safest ones
You want a stroller that’s sturdy, easy to use, and safe. The experts at Consumer Reports test dozens every year so that you can pick the right one for your family.
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Considering leasing a car? Here's some advice before you shop
The average price of a new car is now more than $ 48,000 but leasing is an option that could cut costs, if done right.
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Cut your salt intake but not your iodine consumption
Since some of the salt alternatives contain sodium, it’s important to still use them sparingly
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New ‘Blue Envelope Program' seeks to protect San Diego residents with special needs
NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes looks into a new county program that works to protect San Diegans with special needs.
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Is pet insurance worth the cost? Here's what you should know
A Consumer Reports investigative reporter tells his experience with pet insurance, whether or not he thinks it was worth it, and what your other options could be.
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Don't be taken in by meaningless food labels
NBC Responds’ Sergio Flores cuts through the confusion by revealing which labels to skip.
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Don't be confused by meaningless food labels
You see them every time you’re in a grocery store. Labels with promising claims like “natural,” “very low sodium,” and “sugar-free.” What do they really mean, and should you pay more for products because of them?