May 23, 2013

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Blueberries? Baloney!

Blueberries are touted as a super health food. Eager to capitalize on this, manufacturers of prepared foods are plastering the berries all over their packaging.

Toyota Up, Ford Down

Bad news today for the Ford Motor company. Consumer Reports' just-released reliability rankings of new cars shows Ford has dropped to near the bottom of the list.

Long-Lasting AA Batteries

We burn through a staggering amount of batteries-several million a year. Double-A batteries are the most popular. Just in time for the holiday crunch, Consumer Reports' results are in on which last the longest.

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Great Pod Coffeemakers

Single-serve coffeemakers that use coffee pods are gaining in popularity, and everyone wants a piece of the market-including Starbucks, along with nearly two dozen others.

Caffeine Count In Energy Drinks

Health concerns about energy drinks were heightened this week with reports of five deaths possibly linked to Monster Energy drinks.

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Holiday Spending Predictions

More than half of Americans have made their holiday shopping plans, and will spend an average of 582 dollars this year.

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$108K Fisker Karma Falls Short

The Fisker Karma is the sportiest, priciest electric car out there-costing more than 100-thousand dollars. A number of celebrities own one.

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Nintendo's Wii for $129

Just in time for the holidays, Nintendo is dropping the price of its six-year-old Wii console to a suggested retail price of $129.99.

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Disappointing Wheel Cleaners

Keeping a car clean isn't only about good looks. It's about maintaining your car's value, too. One of the toughest jobs is cleaning the wheels. Consumer Reports just tested special cleaners that claim to make the job easier.

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Best Credit Cards For Big Debt

The economy may still be wavering, but not the banks. They're still sending consumers plenty of credit-card offers with enticing rewards, cash-back offers, and low interest rates.

Best Leaf Blowers

Tired of raking leaves? Experts at Consumer Reports found the best leaf blowers let you sweep them away with ease.

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Febreeze Claim Check

When it comes to commercials that really grab your attention, some of the most memorable are for Procter and Gamble's Febreze Air Effects air freshener. Consumer Reports wanted to see if this product really lives up to its ads.

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iPhone 5 Vs. Android

Consumer Reports has just finished testing the iPhone 5. With 4G, it's now as fast as the fastest Android phones, but there are still plenty of differences. Here are the pros and cons of Apple versus Android.

Mobile News Readers

Half of all American adults now own a tablet or smartphone, and many of those consumers are also getting their news on those devices.

Saving Money On Medicine

Many Americans grappling with the high cost of medicine may be putting themselves in harm's way. That according to the Consumer Reports National Research Center.

Getting Good Health Insurance

Finding a good health-insurance plan is one of the most important decisions you can make. And it's just gotten a lot easier.

Top All-Purpose Cleaner

Consumer Reports has cleaned up hundreds of stains to uncover the best all-purpose cleaner. Find out which cleaners did the best in the mess tests, and whether thy live up to their claims.

Best Shopping Sites

More people are shopping online than ever. But which sites are the best? Consumer Reports surveyed more than 28,000 of its subscribers to find out.

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Safer Tattoos

More than one in five adults in the U.S. has a tattoo. Consumer Reports' medical experts have important safety advice.

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Dangerous Space Heater

Sales of portable space heaters start to take off this time of year. But be aware, space heaters can be dangerous.

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