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The Best and Worst Energy Bars
Many bars serve up a combination of carbs, fiber, protein, and fat, but not all of them use wholesome ingredients to get there. For the healthiest picks, look for bars made mostly from unprocessed foods, such as whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, says Amy Keating, RD, the CR dietitian who oversaw our testing. Those ingredients are usually more…
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Cars With the Best and Worst Road-Test Scores
Our list below highlights vehicles with top road-test scores presented on a 100-point scale, plus those at the bottom of the pack. They’re presented here in rank order, starting with the highest-ranked model. CR members will also be able to see each Overall Score in the ratings boxes, along with ratings for reliability and owner satisfaction. Click through the ratings…
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The Apple Vision Pro Is One of the Worst Headsets for Gaming
Apple really wanted the Apple Vision Pro to take over the VR landscape when it released earlier this year, but after months of returns and rumors of delays for follow-ups, it’s clear that demand isn’t quite living up to expectations. One potential reason for the problem? Well, the $3,500 price tag. But aside from that? The Vision Pro has yet…
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Best and Worst Cooktop Brands of 2024
What makes a great cooktop? On its highest settings, it should be able to bring a pot of water to a rolling boil in a hurry. Then, on its lowest simmer setting, it should be able to melt chocolate smoothly, without scorching the bottom of the pot. And it should be reliable, because repairs can be both difficult and expensive.…
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Best and Worst Dishwasher Brands of 2024
To find out which brands make the best dishwashers, we created a statistical model that incorporates the Overall Scores of all the dishwashers in our ratings. We looked at how well the dishwashers of a certain brand performed in our lab tests, how reliable and satisfying they were to the CR members we surveyed, and how easy they were to…
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Best and Worst Hearing Aid Brands
We rated 17 prescription hearing aid brands: Audible, Beltone, Bernafon, Jabra/Jabra Enhance, Lucid, Miracle Ear, Oticon, Philips, Phonak, ReSound, Rexton, Siemens, Signia, Starkey, TruHearing, Unitron, and Widex. For the first time, we also received enough responses from people who bought OTC hearing aids to rate three OTC brands: Eargo, Jabra Enhance, and MDHearing. Source link
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TikTok’s Best and Worst ‘Winter Arc’ Rules to Build Better Habits Before January
There are a lot of terrible TikTok trends out there aimed at self-improvement, but even though everybody is making fun of the Winter Arc, I actually think it’s a good one! In the Winter Arc, you promise yourself you’ll stick to your fitness and self-care routines during and despite the end-of-year chaos. My only caveat: Make sure you choose rules…
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We Tested Best Wood Stains of 2024 (and a Few of the Worst)
Decks take a bigger beating than any other outdoor wood surface. They must withstand serious foot traffic and hold heavy items, like grills and outdoor furniture. Snow, salt, leaves, and rain can all easily collect on a deck, breaking down the protective layer of wood stain in the process. While any stain recommended by CR may do, it’s best to…
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Best Top-Load Agitator Washing Machines—and the Worst
Think of the various types of washers the way you might view cars. Traditionally, agitator washers were the no-frills station wagons of the laundry aisle, while high-efficiency top-loaders and front loaders, respectively, raced in the muscle car and luxury lanes, loaded with shiny, sleek designs and advanced technology. So why are agitators often more popular than those other eye-candy washing…
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Best and Worst Phone Plan Providers
In our most recent survey, 51,858 CR members shared their views on their providers’ offerings, including the value of the service they use, customer support, data service (cost, reliability, and speed), cellular reception, and consumer experience. Note that our methodology for scoring providers has changed a bit. The tweaks prevent a carrier from receiving an artificially inflated satisfaction score, bringing…
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