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Should You Track Your Child With a GPS Tracker or Kids Smartwatch?
CR tested GPS trackers from Bark, Garmin, and others and found differences in how they protect kids’ data. Here’s what to know about tracking your child.
Smart Appliances Are Everywhere. So Are the Privacy Risks.
From smart toasters and lightbulbs to big appliances like washers and dryers, almost everything is online at some level, which makes many products vulnerable.
Best Cyber Monday Deals at Best Buy
Shop the top Best Buy Cyber Monday sales on electronics and household goods from brands like Apple, Samsung, Sony, Bose, Breville, Ninja, and more.
Best Back-to-School Deals on Laptops, Tablets, Headphones, and More Tech
If your back-to-school shopping list includes a new laptop, tablet, or other device, there are deals to help you save. Consumer Reports has the details.
Best Holiday Deals at Best Buy
Consumer Reports is monitoring worthwhile holiday deals available at Best Buy, from TVs to headphones to kitchen appliances and more.
You Might Already Own an AI PC
For more than a year, AI PCs were touted as the next big thing. But with AI everywhere, do you really need an "AI PC"?
OTA Car Software Updates: Are They Safe and How Do They Work?
Over-the-air (OTA) software updates have become common on new cars. But how long do they take? What do they do? Our experts explain.
9 Best Desktop Computers of 2026, Tested by Our Experts
In this review of the best desktop computers of 2026, Consumer Reports highlights all-in-one, compact, and tower models from, Apple, Dell, HP, and other brands.
Products With the Best Battery Life
Consumer Reports explains which rechargeable products have the best battery life in CR's testing.
With AI Data Centers Scooping up RAM, Laptop Prices Could Spike in 2026
Buy your tech now because 2026 will likely bring higher prices, thanks to industry-wide memory shortages.
Best Cyber Monday Deals on Laptops, Chromebooks, and Tablets
Consumer Reports' experts are tracking the best Cyber Monday deals on laptops, tablets, Chromebooks and more.
Best Cyber Monday Deals at Amazon
We're tracking the best Cyber Monday deals at Amazon on everything from TVs and headphones to coffee makers, sheets, and more.
Instagram Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
Use these Instagram privacy settings to limit data collection by Meta, restrict ad targeting, and keep your account safer from hacking and online trolls.
How to Wipe a Computer Clean of Personal Data
Before you resell, recycle, or donate an old laptop or desktop, learn how to wipe a computer clean and protect your personal data.
Top Picks in Tech for 2024
Consumer Reports' Top Picks in tech for 2024 include the TVs, smartwatches, smartphones, and more that stood out in our lab tests.
How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features
TVs collect a huge amount of data. Here's how to use privacy settings to limit the surveillance on TVs from LG, Samsung, TCL, and every other big brand.
Best Back-to-School Sales on Dorm Essentials, Tech Devices, and More
CR is tracking the best back-to-school sales on top-rated laptops, headphones, coffee makers, and other dorm and tech devices.
How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More
AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.
Best New iPhone Features in Apple's iOS 26
Apple's new iOS 26 for iPhone brings a translucent-looking “glass” design, plus a more customizable lock screen and an AI spam call screener.
Take Control of Tech Clutter
Here's what to do with the laptops, cell phones, and power cords you no longer need, and tips on organizing what you do use, including managing your email inbox.
