Consumer Reports Magazine

Cover Story

Choosing the Right Phone and Plan for You

Whether you're buying for a family or shopping for yourself, we can guide you to the right ones

Do you need an accident-protection plan for your tablet?

Eighteen percent of tablet owners we surveyed bought a service contract or extended warranty

Sylvania Silvestar halogen headlight bulbs

Higher-priced lights shine more brightly but not farther

Sparkling wines that shine don't have to cost a lot

Celebrate the holidays with one of our recommended sparklers

5 things I learned from my patients

Listening to their stories has sometimes improved my health

Don't get taken guarding your ID

Do-it-yourself safeguards are just as effective as paid services

Biggest consumer complaints to the CPSC

Appliances accounted for 2,029 complaints in the SaferProducts.gov database