Best budget tech for your student

Back-to-school shopping is expensive, especially if a new laptop is on the list. The good news is you don’t have to break the bank to get a great computer.

Find the best deals in September

As summer winds down and the kids head back to school, now is the perfect time to score some incredible deals before the holiday rush begins. Consumer Reports reveals September’s best discounts on top-rated products.

Find the best deals in September

As summer winds down and the kids head back to school, now is the perfect time to score some incredible deals before the holiday rush begins. 

Should you ask AI about your health?

As artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT rapidly move from novelties to everyday tools, can we trust them not to spit out misleading information—or, even worse, information that’s downright dangerous? 

Do you need rental car insurance?

The next time you rent a car, you’ll likely get the same question as the last time: Should you buy rental car insurance?

Save while shopping

There’s a simple—but often overlooked—tool that can help you save big bucks while shopping online and in stores: unit pricing.

Save while shopping

Consumer Reports reveals, there’s a simple – but often overlooked – tool that can help you save big bucks while shopping online and in stores.

Concerns over rocket fuel in food

A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals a harsh chemical more commonly used by rockets, missiles, and explosives is making surprise appearances at your family’s dinner table, with potentially dangerous health consequences.

Concerns over rocket fuel in our food

A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals a harsh chemical is making surprise appearances at your family’s dinner table.

The danger in your dust

A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals it may also contain dangerous particles that can cause serious health problems!

The danger in your dust

A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals it may also contain dangerous particles that can cause serious health problems.

Best toothpaste and toothbrushes for kids

Consumer Reports and Made Safe, a nonprofit focused on product safety and sustainability, recently teamed up and evaluated several different popular children's fluoride toothpaste and toothbrushes.

Top-tested trash bags

The last thing you want is a wimpy bag that splits open, spilling garbage everywhere. But garbage bags are expensive – Does spending more money ensure you’re not doing a messy clean-up? Consumer Reports has surprising answers from its recent round of trash bag testing.

Best luggage for late-summer escape

Between long lines, flight cancelations and delays, your luggage is the last thing you want to worry about at the airport.

Best cars for teens

To help you strike a balance between cost and safety, Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety identified more than 50 used cars under $20,000 with top safety and reliability ratings.