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October 20, 2016

Access to Google Play Store Is a Big Plus for Chromebook Users

Google began making its Play store available for select Chromebooks last month.

October 19, 2016

How Easy Is It to Burn Through a 1TB Data Cap?

We've already written about Comcast's push to saddle more of its customers with a broadband data caps—limits on the amount of data they can use each month without incurring additional charges.

October 17, 2016

When It Comes to Digital Camera Reliability, Most Owners Are Highly Satisfied

In the age of the smartphone, it's easy to overlook the benefits of owning a digital camera.

October 6, 2016

DirecTV Now Streaming Service Will Have Some Limits

DirecTV Now, the-satellite TV-without-a-dish streaming service that's slated to launch later this year, holds a lot of promise for consumers.

September 29, 2016

Best Ultraportable Laptops

In laptops, lightweight used to mean sacrificing performance and battery life, but that’s less true every year.

September 27, 2016

Legislators, Consumer Groups Urge the FCC to Approve New Cable-Box Rules

Just two days before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) votes on new rules that would shake up the cable-box rental business, a group of legislators, consumer advocates and others urged ...

September 21, 2016

Comcast Hopes a Cell-Phone Service Will Keep You From Cutting the Cord

Cable companies have typically taken a beating in our annual surveys, earning low scores for value and overall satisfaction.

September 21, 2016

Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Still Explode, and What's Being Done to Fix the Problem

New Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones were available in U.S. stores Wednesday, September 21, after exploding lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries forced the company to recall about a million units.

September 20, 2016

The Consumer Reports 10-Minute Digital Privacy Tuneup

There's a lot you can do to protect your personal information when you go online, whether you're using a smartphone or a laptop, and whether you're at home or in a coffee shop.

September 20, 2016

66 Ways to Protect Your Privacy Right Now

Ah, the joys of the connected life: opportunities to engage with global communities, be educated and entertained, and shop with ease.