Panasonic ZT60 plasma TVs make you pay dearly for state-of-the-art blacks and contrast We recently wrote about Panasonic’s new ZT60 plasma TVs (TC-P60ZT60 and TC-P65ZT60), which will be the company’s flagship… Read more

AndroGel and other testosterone gels can light your fire—literally Testosterone drugs such as Androgel 1.62% and Axiron increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events in men who… Read more

Road-trip friendly cars that can go the distance Memorial Day is fast approaching and that means millions of Americans will be hitting the road for a family trip. The roads will be crowded and you should expect… Read more

Samsung Galaxy S4 performance is top-notch The Samsung Galaxy S 4, one of the most advanced Android smart phones ever, is our new top-rated smart phone. The S4 delivered top-notch performance in the most critical… Read more

How do I know if my water filter is working? Q. I have a water purifier in my fridge and one in my sink. Is there a way to verify that they’re working? A.L., Columbus, Ga. A. It depends on what you’re using the… Read more

Mowers with premium engines run quieter and last longer At Consumer Reports, we strongly recommend that any walk-behind mower you buy have a premium engine. These engines, with their more efficient overhead-valve… Read more

First ride: BMW C 600 Sport maxi-scooter has the brand’s sporty flair With a brand forever linked with the “ultimate driving machine” tagline, you might not associate BMW with scooters. But BMW has built scooters… Read more

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 offers stellar performance The newest tablet in Samsung’s lineup, the Galaxy Note 8 ($400) received top marks in our latest Ratings of 7- to 8-inch Wi-Fi tablets. It’s largely the Galaxy’s… Read more

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 offers stellar performance The newest tablet in Samsung’s lineup, the Galaxy Note 8 ($400) received top marks in our latest Ratings of 7- to 8-inch Wi-Fi tablets. It’s largely the Galaxy’s… Read more

Benjamin Moore looks to history for its latest color collection If you’re in the process of restoring a historic home—say an 18th century Dutch Colonial or a 19th century Queen Anne—you might be… Read more

Faster Wi-Fi finally makes its way onto computers A laptop and desktop from Vizio—the Vizio CT15T-B1 Ultrabook and the Vizio CA24T-B0, respectively—are the first computers into our labs with the latest… Read more

Faster Wi-Fi finally makes its way onto computers A laptop and desktop from Vizio—the Vizio CT15T-B1 Ultrabook and the Vizio CA24T-B0, respectively—are the first computers into our labs with the latest… Read more

HTC One and HTC First smart phones: Same maker, different results The HTC One and HTC First may share a manufacturer and an operating system, but the similarities end there. Each phone has a unique interface for… Read more

HTC One and HTC First smart phones: Same maker, different results The HTC One and HTC First may share a manufacturer and an operating system, but the similarities end there. Each phone has a unique interface for… Read more

HTC One and HTC First smart phones: Same maker, different results The HTC One and HTC First may share a manufacturer and an operating system, but the similarities end there. Each phone has a unique interface for… Read more