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Best Headphones of 2024 – Consumer Reports
This list of the best headphones includes top-rated picks as well as bargain options that deliver strong performance based on our testing in CR’s dedicated sound labs in Yonkers, N.Y. We buy all the models we rate at retail—no freebies for us. Our rigorous testing process compares new headphones not only to the models currently in our ratings but also…
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Your Healthy Teeth Toolkit – Consumer Reports
Why flossing matters:Use any standard string floss (waxed or unwaxed), floss pick, or interdental cleaning brush. The scientific evidence for flossing is not as strong as it is for brushing: A 2019 Cochrane review found that flossing in addition to brushing may reduce plaque and gingivitis more than brushing alone, but the authors cautioned that the evidence supporting this conclusion…
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Winter Driving Tips From Consumer Reports’ Experts
Check engine oil and coolant. Cold weather can beat up your engine, too. Motor oil thickens when cold, making it harder for the engine to turn over. Check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended oil type. Generally, you should be using multi-viscosity oil that has a “W” in the viscosity index, signifying that it’s formulated for winter use. Typical…
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Best Turner Spatulas – Consumer Reports
We evaluated nine popular spatulas from six brands, including Oxo, Rachael Ray, and Williams Sonoma, putting them to the test as we flipped countless pancakes, burgers, filets of sole, and omelets and used them to break up ground beef in a stainless steel wok. These spatulas were comfortable to use, the most practical, and cleaned like a dream. Source link
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Best Baking Spatulas – Consumer Reports
Which is the right baking spatula for your needs? We tried our heat-resistant spatulas and spoonulas on heavy chocolate chip cookie dough, pudding, omelets, and ground turkey. Some of the models are designed in one piece, which means they feature the same material throughout and don’t have a separation between the head and handle, while others are designed in two…
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Best SUVs Under $40,000 – Consumer Reports
If you think your needs can be met by a smaller or less expensive model, check out our list of the best SUVs under $30,000. Every model comes standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that operates at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW), unless noted otherwise. Some of these models…
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Quietest Dishwashers of 2024 – Consumer Reports
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 sit and listen to each dishwasher that we test through its entire cycle—even if it takes 3 hours. “People remember a noise when it’s at its loudest,” Ciufo says.…
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Insulated Thermal Bag Face-Off – Consumer Reports
Plus, if I get stuck on the train on my way there, I worry that the food I’m transporting will reach what the Department of Agriculture calls the “danger zone”: the temperature range between 40° F and 140° F where bacteria grow most rapidly. The USDA recommends never leaving food unrefrigerated for more than 2 hours, and if the outside…
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 Preview – Consumer Reports
Hyundai compares the Ioniq 9 interior with a lounge, but the only vestiges of the open floor plan introduced in the Seven concept are a moveable center console in the front row (dubbed Universal Island 2.0 by the automaker) and optional captain’s chairs for the second row. Most buyers, though, probably won’t care that their car’s interior doesn’t look like…
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Preview – Consumer Reports
The compact Tiguan is the brand’s top-selling vehicle in the United States. In our tests of the outgoing model, we measured sluggish acceleration but praised its user-friendly controls and optional third row. We’re glad to see that the Tiguan gains 17 horsepower and loses 170 pounds—a potent combination that should help with highway merges and passing maneuvers. Unfortunately, the optional…
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