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Talking Cars 463: Driving the Nissan Kicks
Keith Barry Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health…
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New Payroll Compliance Penalties Driving Tech Adoption in Australia, Says Yellow Canary
A new survey by payroll tech firm Yellow Canary found that just 22% of Australian businesses have adopted proactive payroll compliance technology. Still, more may follow as they seek to reduce the legal and business risk of underpaying employees. Intentional employee underpayments were made a criminal offense on Jan. 5 following amendments to Australia’s Fair Work legislation, with individuals and…
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AI ‘slop security reports’ are driving open source maintainers mad
Open source project maintainers are drowning in a sea of AI-generated ‘slop security reports’, according to security report triage worker Seth Larson. Larson said he’s witnessed an increase in poor-quality reports that are wasting maintainers’ time and contributing to burnout. “Recently I’ve noticed an uptick in extremely low-quality, spammy, and LLM-hallucinated security reports to open source projects. The issue is…
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Talking Cars 461: Driving the Chevrolet Equinox EV
Main theme: The Equinox is Chevrolet’s entry-level electric, with a tempting starting price of about $35,000 for the front-wheel LT version that offers 319 miles of range. We bought an all-wheel-drive 2LT model that gets an estimated 285 miles of range, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The 2LT starts at $41,900, and with a few options, such as AWD…
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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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How AI innovation is driving educational excellence
In its 2020 report, the Institute for Ethical AI in Education noted that despite the risks posed by artificial intelligence, it also held many benefits that could help remove obstacles and challenges faced by learners around the world. Fast forward to 2024 and AI is ubiquitous, with generative AI in particular enabling students to complete their work in rapid time.…
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Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis Recall EVs for Power Loss While Driving
The problem: The problem has to do with the integrated charging control unit (ICCU), which sends power to low-voltage vehicle accessories and the 12-volt auxiliary battery. It’s kind of like the alternator in a gas-powered car. Due to a manufacturing issue, the ICCU might fail while the vehicle is in motion. If this happens, drivers may hear a “pop” noise.…
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Talking Cars 459: Driving the 2025 Hyundai Sonata
Main theme: Contrary to popular belief, we don’t buy and test every model year of every vehicle. Typically, we only buy a car when it’s a brand-new model or redesigned. However, if a car gets a significant refresh, which automakers typically do partway into a vehicle’s life to boost sales, it may warrant a test to keep our results current.…
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Best All-Season Tires for Winter Driving
Changing your all-season tires for winter/snow tires will provide the optimum grip in foul winter weather and at sub-freezing temperatures. These special tires provide optimum grip to stop, go, and take sharp turns on snow or on icy roads. But this strategy brings expense and inconvenience: Changing tires every winter means buying a set of tires, and likely wheels. Further,…
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Talking Cars 458: Driving the 2025 Jeep Compass
Main theme: The Jeep Compass is the brand’s only compact or subcompact SUV. The podcast panel members look at changes to the 2025 model and share their driving impressions. In particular, they discuss the new 200-hp powertrain, answering the question: Do the latest engine and other updates give this Jeep an edge over its competitors? Read CR’s First Drive review of the…
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