May 24, 2013

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Add-On Smart Phone Lenses

Shooting a photo with your smart phone is incredibly convenient. But smart phones don't take close-ups or wide-angle shots. New add-on lenses aim to change that.

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Improved TV Remotes

Anyone remember when you actually had to get up to change the TV channel? Things have come a long way since then-the latest remotes go far beyond the push of a button.

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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil? Think Again

Sales of olive oil have risen substantially over the last five years-thanks to its heart-healthy benefits. Consumer Reports just tested nearly two dozen extra-virgin olive oils to see if they make the grade.

Zumba Dangers

Zumba is the Latin dance-inspired fitness craze that's sweeping the world. Its founders claim more than 12 million people take classes every week. But Consumer Reports says doing Zumba can lead to serious injuries if you're not careful.

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Magnetic Balls Danger

The Consumer Product Safety Commission sued the makers of Buckyballs to force it to stop selling it's magnetic toys, saying they are hazardous, especially to children.

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Safer Motorcycles

Every year, more than four-thousand people die on motorcycles. An important safety feature-antilock brakes-makes motorcycles safer. But until now, ABS has only been available on expensive motorcycles.

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Central A/C You Can Count On

Are you trying to keep cool and keep your energy bills down? Replacing an old central air conditioning system can help you do just that.

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Best New Ways To Watch TV

Planning a night at the movies? A just-released Consumer Reports survey shows more people watched videos from their couch than headed to a theater!

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Picture-Perfect Food (NOT!)

Boxed, frozen, or canned-Americans spend more than 100 billion dollars a year on processed food-more than any other type of food.

Airlines Raking It In On Baggage Fees

A new report shows U.S. Airlines brought in more revenue last year from baggage fees and other services than any of the world's other airline carriers.

Today's Dollar Store Deals

If you're not a dollar-store shopper, you could be missing out. Consumer Reports ShopSmart found that's because shopping at dollar stores is a whole different experience these days.

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Dine Out Savings

Americans sure like to eat out! We spend about 1.7 billion dollars in restaurants everyday! But dining out doesn't have to break the bank.

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Top Laundry Detergents

The latest in laundry detergents-pre-measured packs that give you the exact amount of detergent you need for an average load. No measuring required!

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Tastiest Pasta Sauces

Nothing compares to homemade tomato sauce, but few of us have the time to make our own. The choices in the store seem endless-but are there sauces that really taste like homemade?

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Protecting Your Tech Gear

There are lots of summer hots spots that are less than tech friendly. Consumer Reports has just checked out bags designed to keep you connected and protected.

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