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Now CR is supporting legislation in New Jersey and New York that would ban such practices more broadly and require more transparency into pricing formulas to make sure they don't contain built-in biases. With consumer goods, if a price seems unfair you can just choose not to buy the product. And in 2017 we helped persuade New York to ban the use of education and job status in car insurance pricing, unless insurers could prove they're not unfairly discriminatory. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several consumer products including the WC200GS wine chiller from Haier, the KCM0812 coffeemaker from Sephon and the AM09 space heater from Dyson.

The article evaluates several consumer products the LG G4 smartphone, the MacBook MF855LL/A from Apple and the Surge fitness tracker from Fitbit.

The article presents a timeline which traced how consumers and consumer products became more environmentally friendly from 1958 until 2021 as reported by "Consumer Reports" (CR). Tests of washing machines in 1958 reveal the use of more than 25 gallons of water per cycle. In 2019, CR tested WaterSense certified smart sprinkler controllers which can save the average U.S. home 7,600 gallons of water annually. In 2021 CR introduced the Green Choice for autos and washers.

The article presents the publication's assessment of the best everyday products for consumers. For each of several retailers including Target, Walmart, and Trader Joe's the authors identify products to buy and products to avoid. The best values for each of several product categories including ground coffee, sliced bacon, and vanilla ice cream are also noted. Additional information is presented about being a savvy shopper and comfort foods of note.

The article presents experts' tips and recommendations on saving money, consumer products, and services for consumers. Topics include purchasing the correct wattage light bulbs for one's light fixtures, using microfiber cloths when waxing one's vehicle, and upgrading one's cell phone at the end of a two-year cellular contract.

The article presents ratings of consumer products sold in Canada, including digital cameras by camera companies Sony, Nikon and Pentax, electronic book readers (e-book) by book retailers Barnes & Noble and Amazon and e-book manufacturer Kobo, and tablet computers by computer manufacturers Apple, Asus, and Acer.

The article evaluates several commercial products available in Canada, offers contact information for Canadian manufacturing firms, and notes product recalls for the country. Products evaluated include single-serve coffeemakers, smart phones, and automobiles. Manufacturers mentioned include Dell, Breville, and Mr. Coffee.

The article looks at problematic product packaging. Topics include hard-to-open packages such as plastic clamshells, products packaged with nonfunctional or empty space, called slack fill, and so-called void fill, or excess paper, bubble wrap or air bags meant to protect the product during shipping. Photographs of difficult or poorly-designed packaging are included along with the companies' explanations. Products mentioned include Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta, Domino sugar, and Maxwell House coffee. Many retailers' responses suggest that the economic downturn since 2009 has forced them to reduce product quantities to maintain their prices.

The article presents an analysis of store brand versus national brand food products, suggesting that overall, there is a marginal difference in flavor and nutrition, but that the lower cost differential of store brands is appealing to consumers. Statistical information related to the amount of consumers who purchased store brands, their level of satisfaction with those brands, and how those brands compared to private labels are presented. Particular focus is given to the store brands' popularity in the market, the store brand options available, and store brand price mark-ups.

The article evaluates products with a celebrity brand including Greg Norman Shiraz wine, EmerilWare nonstick cookware, and Martha Stewart Collection 100 percent cotton percale sheets.

The article evaluates kitchen refrigerators such as the Viking Professional, the Kenmore 7531 and the Frigidaire Gallery. INSETS: Two strikes for Viking;Refrigerator reliability;Choose the type that matchs your needs and budget;And the worst in our tests . . .

The article evaluates wooden flooring such as EcoTimber Woven Honey, Millcan St. Andrews Solid Oak Strip 10930 and Lumber Liquidators Bellawood Natural Red Oak. INSETS: How to save;Your options: What you pay , what you get;New grout-free tile cracks under preasure;Kitchen cabinents

The article evaluates several Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV), including the Lincoln Navigator, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Porsche Cayenne. INSET: Ford's frustrating high-tech controls.

The article looks at consumer goods which are being sold at lower weights, including Tropicana orange juice, Ivory dish detergent, and Chicken of the Sea pink salmon. Reasons why manufacturers would reduce their portions are considered, including rising costs in raw materials and packaging. The author suggests ways in which consumers can become more aware of products with altered contents.

The article presents several charts which compare consumer goods such as toasters, treadmills, and heart-rate monitors.

A retrospective featuring brief summaries of previous product evaluations performed for the magazine is presented. In 1953, engineers for the Consumers Union, which provides the magazine, had early warnings for cigarettes, having measured nicotine and tar content. In 1936, an evaluation of sunscreens focused on the pain of sunburn, the link between ultraviolet rays and cancer then unknown. The first digital cameras evaluated in 1989 stored low quality images on floppy discs.

The article presents several charts on the brand reliability and product ratings of various commercial products, including air conditioners, cellular telephones, and laptop computers.

The article presents information for consumers looking to purchase laundry, bathroom, and kitchen products. Advice is given on what to look for in various products. Product categories discussed include coffee makers, dishwashers, ovens, and refrigerators. Differences between top-loading washers and front-loading washers are discussed. The author comments on the energy used by gas ranges and cooktops in contrast to the energy used by electric ranges and cooktops. The average price of new microwave ovens is reviewed.

The article presents information on various consumer products available in Canada which were evaluated elsewhere in the same issue. Product categories include hand mixers and automobiles, along with a section on the consumer goods which were rated most highly by the journal during the year prior to November 2010. Charts are included comparing the relative performance of these items, along with recommendations for particular brands, and information about the features which make such products more desirable, or limitations which make them less so.

The article presents information on various consumer products which were evaluated and rated highly by the journal during the year prior to November 2010. Product categories include household electronics and appliances, exercise equipment, and chardonnay wine. It includes charts comparing their relative performance, recommendations for particular brands, and information about the features which make such products more desirable, or limitations which make them less so. Particular items which would make good presents are highlighted.

Several charts are presented, listing products which are available in Canada and reviewed elsewhere in the issue, such as air conditioners, gas grills, and insect repellents.

The article presents Canadian pricing and availability information about consumer products evaluated within the issue, including lawn mowers, refrigerators and convertibles and sports cars.

The article presents Canadian pricing and availability information about consumer products evaluated within the issue, such as carpet-cleaning machines and vacuums. Several television sets are discussed, including LCD (liquid crystal display) and Plasma TVs. Small automobiles including the Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Yaris and Nissan cars are also discussed.

The article evaluates the claims of several infomercial products, including the Slap Chop food chopper, the Snuggie Blanket, and the ShamWow towel.

The article offers information on the product ratings and brand reliability to guide consumers in the U.S. when buying the products they are interested in. It presents a full rating chart for various products wherein available models have been tested. It highlights a select ratings overview which justifies why certain models are the best choices and wherein the full ratings charts and the select ratings charts are included. Furthermore, products having equal scores are listed alphabetically.

The article presents information and advice for consumers on motor vehicle batteries. The article suggests choosing a battery that is appropriate for your climate and lists information about battery sizes. Charts are presented that rate various car batteries, including DieHard Platinum, NAPA Legend Premium, and EverStart Maxx. INSETS: Look-alikes can perform quite differently;Select the right size battery for your car;Why batteries go dead in winter.

The article presents comparisons of various top-rated products including liquid crystal display (LCD) television sets, treadmills, and stoves.

This article presents several charts that compare the ratings of different products including vacuum cleaners, snow blowers and sporty cars.

The article presents a comparison of exercise equipment and offers advise on how to choose one, including machines such as treadmills, ellipticals and heart rate monitors. The article suggests considering how much space a machine will take up and paying attention to the warranties. Recommended machines include the PaceMaster Platinum ProVR treadmill and the Spirit XBR25 stationary bike.

A subject index for the January 1, 2009 issue of the "Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2009" is presented.

The article evaluates several consumer products including the Lumix DMC-G7K camera from Panasonic, the PowerShot N100 camera from Canon and RJ30 coffeemaker from Chefman My Barista.

The article introduces a series of product reviews for products available in Canada.

The article presents a comparison of aerobic exercise devices including the AirClimber from www.theairclimber.com, the Leg Magic Professional from www.buylegmagic.com, and the Urban Rebounder from www.urbanrebounding.com.

The article presents consumer product information from readers of the magazine from Canada. The article profiles mobile phone providers that include Rogers Wireless, Bell Mobility, and Telus Mobility. Product safety and recall information is also provided. Canadian sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and minivans are also rated and compared.

The article presents a discussion on how to discern real from fake name-brand consumer products. The author provides background information on issues surrounding the manufacturing of counterfeit merchandise, why such items are increasingly popular, and what consumers can do to avoid purchasing fake merchandise.

The author reports on the practice of people haggling for prices of consumer goods and services such as medical fees, electronics and furniture. Various stories of people who saved money haggling are given. Tips on how to haggle are detailed advising buyers to be open to discussion, use discretion, know the fair price of the product and make sure they are dealing with a person who has the authority to change the price of a product or service. INSET: When bargaining works best.

The article provides several charts evaluating consumer good gathered from consumer reports that narrows the information to include only the products that are available for purchase in Canada.

The article provides several charts evaluating consumer good gathered from consumer reports that narrows the information to include only the products that are available for purchase in Canada.

This article presents the publications' automobile recommendations in various categories like 'Small Sedan,' and 'Family Sedan.' They chose the Mazda Miata as the most fun to drive and the Toyota RAV4 as the best small SUV. The Infinity M35 was named the best luxury sedan, according to the magazine. INSET: How CONSUMER REPORTS tests cars.

The article provides several charts evaluating consumer goods gathered from consumer reports that narrows the information to include only the products that are available for purchase in Canada.

The article provides several charts evaluating consumer goods gathered from consumer reports that narrows the information to include only the products that are available for purchase in Canada.

This article presents information and tips on how to select a digital camera. Recommendations are made for compact, subcompact, advanced compact, and super-zoom cameras based on price, print quality, megapixels, flash range, battery life and other factors. A chart is presented listing all the cameras tested in each category according to their performance. The Canon PowerShot A620 was the best of the compact cameras and the Casio Exilium Zoom Ex-Z750 was the best subcompact camera. INSETS: BIG & SERIOUS;DIGITAL CAMERAS VS. CAMCORDERS;A 10-MEGAPIXEL SLR & NEW SUBCOMPACTS.

This article provides information about the Canadian availability and pricing of tested products from a particular issue. The Ratings are narrowed down to products that are sold in Canada. The report includes information for cordless phones, walking shoes, chain saws, generators, smart cell phones, vacuum cleaners, auto batteries, and ultra-performance & luxury sports cars.

This article evaluates small digital cameras, including products from Sony, Canon, and HP, and offers tips on how to choose the right small camera including price, flexibility, battery, speed, resolution, features, and brand repair history.

This article reports on Radio Frequency Indentification (RFID), a wireless technology that allows objects and people to be tagged and tracked. RFID tags contain microchips and tiny radio antennas embedded in products or placed on labels that transmit a unique identifying number to an electronic reader. INSETS: CR Quick Take;HACKING RADIO TAGS: EXPERTS SHOW IT CAN BE DONE.

The article presents a list of recommended gifts for the 2005 holiday season. The author reviews how "Consumer Reports" selected 191 of the 3,351 products that were tested during the last 12 months. Included are an 8-piece knife set by Chicago Cutlery and the Peg Perego Primo car seat. The article also reviews various microwave ovens, blenders, treadmills, entertainment items and household appliances.

This article compares digital video recording devices that record to DVD and those that record to a hard drive. DVD recorders are like VCRs, only on a digital format, they provide unlimited storage potential due to the use of removable media and allow consumers to duplicate camcorder recordings on DVD. By contrast, DVR is limited by the size of the hard drive it has, but they allow the experience of video-on-demand.

This article focuses on high-definition television. When surveyed, 87% of 500 HDTV owners who receive HD signals via cable or satellite reported that HDTV offers superior picture quality. However, viewers claimed there was not enough high-definition programming. HD programming is still only a small percentage of TV offerings. The article presents several reasons to buy an HDTV for consumers considering a purchase, including encouragement for broadcast movie and sports fans, a drop in prices, ownership of a TV that will keep up with the times, and the category offers a lot of choices between models.

Provides a rundown of the major developments in home products from various manufacturers in the U.S. Home entertainment systems; Kitchen and laundry appliances; Home and yard equipment; Home-office gear. INSETS: 10 Action Points for Smart Shoppers;Price Drop Alert.