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Deck stains that fail in year one leave wood exposed to rot. Consumer Reports scored 30-plus products on outdoor weathering to find the best and worst
Most backyard games are used once and then forgotten in the garage. Consumer Reports staff named the 10 outdoor games they return to year after year
A study of more than 100,000 developers finds a vast gap between writing code and shipping software. The reason is human bottlenecks
Every AI trend peaks fast and burns out faster. The pattern behind four years of hype explains what comes next
Uber, Microsoft, and Meta are taming runaway AI budgets. The harder question is how to measure what AI spending actually produces
Every productivity metric eventually gets gamed. Tokenmaxxing is just the latest example of a decades-old organizational trap
A mobility aid that's hard to control often goes unused. Consumer Reports tested nine walkers on handling, weight, and folding ease to find the best
Outdoor surfaces collect grime that a garden hose cannot remove. Consumer Reports tested 16 pressure washers on cleaning and power to find the best
Desktop specs on the box rarely reflect real-world speed. Consumer Reports tested dozens of models on performance and display to find the nine best
Not all power recliners for mobility issues are worth the price. Consumer Reports tested lift chairs on comfort and lift to identify the seven best
Cheap air purifiers often fail basic filtration tests. Consumer Reports tested 180 models on dust, smoke, and pollen to find the best under $350
Most CFOs hit a ceiling that has nothing to do with their financial record. New research names the skills that separate those who break through.
From Costco's value picks to brands that disappoint on price and reliability, here's what the evidence says about today's top hearing aid brands
Consumer Reports, Yale Appliance and other testing labs have scored and serviced thousands of refrigerators. Here are the brands worth knowing
The ChatGPT maker, valued at $852 billion, says it may be a while before it goes public but wants the option to move sooner
Most washers fail to match a front-loader in lab performance. Consumer Reports rated 100-plus models on cleaning and efficiency to find the best
Picking the right chef's knife is harder than it looks. Consumer Reports tested 8-inch models on 14 ergonomic factors to find the top performers
Tax documents pile up quickly after filing season. Consumer Reports tested 19 shredders on security, speed, and noise to find the best
Heated blankets range from $40 throws to $150 full-bed warmers. These are the ones that performed best in testing — and the few that didn't
Most dish soaps clean about the same. Consumer Reports tested 12 on suds, scent, and skin feel to find the six worth buying
Devices marketed to stop nighttime noise often disappoint. Consumer Reports assessed 8 anti-snoring aids on comfort and found none worth buying
Picking a sleep space for a newborn is harder than it looks. Consumer Reports rated bassinets on safety, design, and convenience to find the best ones
Most toilets look the same but flush very differently. Consumer Reports tested 50 models on waste removal, bowl cleaning, and noise to find the best
From safe sedans to practical SUVs, these are the new cars that balance crash protection, reliability, and affordability for first-time drivers
The wrong yard sack turns one trip to the curb into three. Consumer Reports tested 9 on strength, drag, and absorbency to find which are worth buying
Package theft hits tens of millions of homes annually. Consumer Reports rated 14 video doorbells on speed, video, and data security to find the best
A disputed crash claim often hinges on whether you have footage. Consumer Reports tested dash cams on video, audio, and ease of setup to find the best
AI-powered sorting is drawing billions in investment, but the environmental gains of preventing waste dwarf anything recycling can deliver
From compact sedans under $25,000 to electric SUVs, these are the vehicles that earned the highest crash-test ratings from the industry's most...
A low sticker price can hide a high yearly bill. Consumer Reports used 90 million Insurify insurance quotes to find the 6 least costly models to own
The most effective leaders aren't simply managing stress. They're actively retraining their deep-seated reactions to turn pressure into an advantage
Not every new EV is worth what it costs at the dealership. Consumer Reports assessed upcoming EVs and hybrids on range and price to find the best
An air conditioner can cool a room perfectly and still keep you awake. Consumer Reports rated 31 models on noise to find the six quietest
Walls show wear fast when the wrong formula goes up. Consumer Reports tested a dozen interior paints on hiding and stain resistance to find the best
From air fryers to stand mixers, these are the countertop appliances that consistently earn top marks from testers and hold up over time
Riding mowers fail more often than buyers expect. Consumer Reports rated thousands on reliability and satisfaction to find the most dependable brands
Not all solar lights last through the night. Consumer Reports tested seven models on light duration and ease of use to identify the best picks
Outages disable furnaces, pumps, and medical devices. Consumer Reports tested six standby generators on output, efficiency, and noise to find the best
From budget-friendly WiFi 7 options to whole-home mesh systems that cover thousands of square feet, these are the routers worth buying right now
From Apple's new budget MacBook Neo to the MacBook Pro M5, here are the best laptops for every need and price point in 2026
Spending under $1,000 on a 65-inch TV no longer means settling. Consumer Reports tested six models on picture quality, HDR, and sound to find the best
Open air kills sound that carries easily indoors. Consumer Reports tested 7 waterproof speakers on audio and usability to find the best outdoor picks
Gut instinct drives most phone upgrades. Consumer Reports rated 67 smartphones on battery, camera, display, and durability to find the top 10 of 2026
Brian Niccol's $97.8 million compensation dwarfs the median Starbucks employee's $14,674, but the gap looks different at every chain
Arlie Hochschild coined the term in 1983 to describe a specific workplace cost. Starbucks' Green Apron Service is pushing it further than she imagined
The chain's mobile and delivery channels created parallel production demands without matching staffing, fueling worker frustration
Corporate spending on executive security, private aviation, and personal drivers has climbed for four straight years with no sign of slowing
Most people spend too much or too little on a tablet. Consumer Reports tested 28 models on performance, display, and battery to find the best ones
Budget mowers often cost more in repairs than they save. Consumer Reports surveyed 43,000 owners on reliability to find the 5 most dependable brands
Leaders who understand the unseen costs of confrontation can better optimize team performance and mitigate expensive employee backlash