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Some doorbell cameras sold on Amazon, Walmart found to have major security flaws
Researchers from Consumer Reports found major vulnerabilities in cameras manufactured by the Chinese company Eken Group, which produces video doorbells under the brand names EKEN and Tuck, among others.
Electric vehicles less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks: Consumer Reports
EV owners most frequently reported troubles with battery and charging systems as well as flaws in how the vehicles’ body panels and interior parts fit together.
Consumer Reports finds 'concerning' lead levels in chocolate — urges change at Hershey
Products found to contain excessive metal content included a dark chocolate bar and hot chocolate mix from Walmart and semi-sweet chocolate chips from Target.
How to defend your digital footprint in one tap with free ‘Permission Slip’ app
A new app will help consumers protect their personal data from being bought and sold by dozens of major companies.
Easter potatoes over Easter eggs? People in New Jersey say stick with tradition
The idea of painting potatoes this Easter began circulating on social media this winter as egg prices soared.
Marshmallow Peeps contain cancer-causing chemical, Consumer Reports says
“Parents should know that the purple and pink colored Peeps they may be putting in their kids’ Easter basket are made with an ingredient that is a known carcinogen.”
Consumer Reports signs lease for first Manhattan office
Consumer Reports has signed a two-year lease for a 8,189 square-foot office at the Durst Organization’s 675 Third Ave.
Sneaky inflation: Toilet paper rolls get smaller as prices stay the same
Procter & Gamble recently removed scores of sheets from its “Super Mega” and “Mega” rolls, which downsized to 366 double-ply sheets from 396 and 244 from 264 sheets respectively.
Tesla model's 'Top Pick' status restored after safety concerns
Consumer Reports has restored its "Top Pick" rating on the Tesla Model 3 after new tests showed the car’s new camera-based safety systems are effective.
Consumer Reports says it proved that a Tesla can operate with no one in driver's seat
Consumer Reports engineers were able to operate a Tesla vehicle without anyone in the driver's seat, and the system failed to send out a warning or indicate that the driver's seat...
Tesla's Autopilot lands 'a distant second' in Consumer Reports ranking
Tesla's Autopilot system has a long way to go if it wants to be the industry leader, with Consumer Reports rating it "a distant second" to top dog GM. Elon...
Americans trust Amazon, Google more than teachers, science, Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks might be America's favorite actor, but he's not as trustworthy as Amazon or Google, according to a new report. According to market research firm Morning Consult, the two...
Tesla's automated parking system slammed by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports slammed Tesla’s automated parking system in a new report Wednesday, saying the feature operates less like the tame “pet” described by CEO Elon Musk — and more “like...
Tesla's upgraded Autopilot likened to 'kid behind the wheel'
Consumer Reports said Tesla’s latest upgrade to its Autopilot system took it on a wild ride — claiming the electric-car maker’s software drives like “a kid behind the wheel.” The...
Consumer Reports yanks its Tesla Model 3 recommendation
Consumer Reports on Thursday pulled a recommendation for Tesla Inc’s Model 3, citing reliability problems, and the influential U.S. magazine turned up the pressure on other automakers to include crash-avoiding...
Tesla Model S drops sharply in reliability survey
Tesla’s high-end Model S sedan lost its “recommended” rating and the electric-car maker slid overall by six spots to almost the bottom in Consumer Reports magazine’s annual reliability survey. Every...
Cadillac tops Tesla in Consumer Reports self-driving test
General Motors’ Cadillac has outscored Tesla in a new ranking of partially automated driving systems tested by Consumer Reports. The highly influential nonprofit organization said it compared Cadillac’s Super Cruise...
This is how much people hate their cable providers
I am sure that this will come as a tremendous shock to the five people who have had pleasant interactions with their cable provider in the past, but according to Consumer...
Consumer Reports changes its mind on Tesla Model 3
Consumer Reports on Wednesday did an about-face on its harsh review of the Tesla Model 3, saying it now recommends the mass-market sedan after a software update shortened its braking...