We recently found high lead levels in a third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures we tested. Click below for the powders and mixes that pose the most and least risk:
We surveyed car owners to find the most satisfying vehicles on the road.
Rounding out the top 3 were the Tesla Model 3, Kia Telluride, and Tesla Model S.
The Tesla Model 3 has regained its status as a Consumer Reports Top Pick after independent tests proved the effectiveness of its new camera-based automatic emergency braking (AEB) and forward collision warning (FCW) systems. 1/4
Though HIPAA generally makes conversations between you and your doctor private, medical personnel can sometimes call law enforcement if they suspect a crime has been committed.
This can have new implications in states where abortion is now illegal:
Consumer Reports will begin a pause of all paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram, alongside many other nonprofits and corporations. Facebook must step up and take meaningful action to stop the spread of misinformation and hate speech on its platforms.
In a digital first world, safeguarding your personal data is more important, and harder, than ever. With the help of
@CraigNewmark
, we're launching CR’s Digital Lab to expose the trade-offs and advance consumers’ digital rights.
#dataprotection
Noise-canceling headphones are great gifts for your neighbors, so you can let out a calming, guttural scream from the deepest part of your core and feel a little less guilty about it.
Our tests reveal that Tesla’s camera-based driver monitoring system fails to keep a driver's attention on the road. Ford's BlueCruise issues an alert when the driver's eyes are diverted.
Sometimes bigger does mean better-- and the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is the perfect example of that. From its long battery life to stellar durability, see why this phablet tops our smartphone ratings:
TAKE ACTION: We're working to ensure a level playing field for consumers and that's why we're continuing to support
#NetNeutrality
. Act now to protect against internet service providers blocking or slowing down your access to the internet.
#OneMoreVote
#Recall
: After a much larger recall in 2022, Ford is recalling an additional 42,652 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years because a fuel injector may crack and leak gasoline inside the engine compartment, which could cause a fire.
Tesla sent software updates to our Tesla Model Y and Model 3 after our recent evaluation. We installed the updates and retested the cars, but found no difference in how their driver monitoring systems performed compared to tests conducted in late November and early December.
Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, Facebook P2P Payments in Messenger. Here’s how these peer-to-peer payment services stack up on protecting your privacy.
#P2PPayment
.
@Tesla
responds to CR’s test results and reduces stopping distance by nearly 20 feet...because of this improvement, CR now recommends the Tesla Model 3.
For now, Full Self-Driving Capability remains a misnomer. And as federal investigations of crashes involving Tesla vehicles add up, regulators are increasingly scrutinizing Tesla’s claims. 1/8
Most automakers aren’t talking about exploding sunroofs. In a special episode of CR’s “Talking Cars” drivers who have had the frightening experience of an exploding sunroof tell their stories.
The bottom line on lunch kits: “We don’t think anybody should regularly eat these products, and they definitely shouldn’t be considered a healthy school lunch,” says Eric Boring, PhD, a CR chemist who led CR’s testing.
“[Tesla’s Autopilot] capabilities are limited if it can’t detect the broad side of an 18-wheeler or keep the driver engaged—and yet Tesla allows it to operate where it needs to do both.” said CR's David Friedman.
“
@Tesla
needs to step up and put the safety of its customers first, and, failing that, at least follow the law, which makes clear they must recall these vehicles and fix the defect right away,” says CR's David Friedman.
CR engineers easily tricked our
@Tesla
Model Y this week so that it could drive on Autopilot, the automaker’s driver assistance feature, without anyone in the driver’s seat—a scenario that would present extreme danger if it was repeated on public roads.
“Tesla has repeatedly rolled out crude beta features, some of which can put people’s safety at risk and shouldn’t be used anywhere but on a private test track or proving ground,” says William Wallace, manager of safety policy for Consumer Reports. 8/8
What is the true cost of your internet service?
Today, in coalition with national and local partners, we're launching
#BroadbandTogether
to better understand what's behind your internet bill, and fight for fair, affordable internet together.
Join us:
Wearing a mask is a key way to help fight the
#coronavirus
pandemic, but doing so can bring with it acne, fogged-up glasses, and nose and ear irritation.
But there are solutions for each of these issues.
In both cars, we were still able to engage Autopilot and Full Self-Driving beta with their cabin cameras fully covered—a real concern. We will continue to evaluate the latest versions of software that our cars receive from Tesla and other manufacturers.
“The main flaw in Tesla’s system is that checking to see if a driver’s hand is on the wheel isn’t sufficient,” notes CR's Jake Fisher, “It’s about doing enough to make sure the driver is engaged.” Read more on the NTSB's investigation + Tesla's response
In April, CR conducted an experiment to see how Facebook screens its ads for misinformation. An investigative reporter created seven ads with false and dangerous claims about coronavirus. Facebook accepted all of them. The ads were pulled before they were published.
Top of their class. Pick of the litter. The cream of the crop. These beat out over 200 vehicles in our new-car ratings. They are the best vehicles of 2022.
Consumers can play a role in stopping climate change and reducing air pollution.
We're proud to launch our Green Choice program, helping consumers identify new vehicles with the lowest greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions.
Learn more here:
When it comes to some of its assertions of safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants Tesla to pump the brakes. Read why, plus learn how safety factors into the Overall Score for each car we test
As we continue our celebration of
#BlackHistoryMonth
we highlight Marie Van Brittan Brown, who invented what became a precursor to modern home security systems.
Of the 12 active driving assistance (ADA) systems we just finished testing, Ford BlueCruise came out on top, followed by Cadillac Super Cruise and Mercedes-Benz Driver Assistance. Tesla Autopilot falls to midpack as other high-tech systems improve.
“It is extremely rare for an automaker to remove safety features from a vehicle during a production run, even temporarily, but this isn’t the first time that Tesla has done this,” says Jake Fisher, senior director of CR’s Auto Test Center. 6/8
Consumer Reports' food safety experts are advising that consumers stop eating romaine lettuce until the cause of this E. coli outbreak is identified and the offending product is removed from store shelves.
Rinsing, rubbing, or scrubbing fruits and veggies at home were once thought to be the best ways to remove pesticides. Now a new study suggests another method that may also be effective.
You’ve seen that asterisk before. It means there’s more to the story. When you’re looking for answers you can trust, see Consumer Reports. We bring the fine print into focus.
#keepithonest
#ConsumerReports
We will continue to share information and CR stories with you on Facebook and Instagram, but we are pausing our advertising because the consequences of inaction as it relates to harmful and misleading information are too significant.
Experts say washing your hands is one of the best ways you can protect yourself from infections like the coronavirus. Wash for at least 20 seconds, and don't forget the backs of your hands! And read what you need to know about the new coronavirus here:
It looks like Topo Chico superfan
@peterattiamd
is in for some good news!
The popular mineral water brand has managed to reduce its PFAS chemicals by more than 50%. Still not sure you’ll be comfortable bathing in it yet, Peter.
CR tested 45 popular fruit juices and found concerning levels of heavy metals in almost half of them. Here’s what you need to know about the potential risks to kids and adults.
Many law enforcement agencies have used digital surveillance to track demonstrators at political gatherings. When exercising your First Amendment right to assemble and
#protest
, ensure a greater degree of anonymity with these smartphone security steps.
A consumer’s ability to repair items they’ve purchased—from smartphones to home appliances—is often riddled with obstacles like glued-in components, non-standard screws, and unavailable repair manuals and spare parts.