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    CR Digital Archive

    February 2016

    Cover Story

    How to Fall Asleep the Natural Way
    Changing your sleep habits is a powerful fix, free of side effects
    Smartphone Apps Can Sound as Good as a White-Noise Machine
    Both aim to quickly send you into slumber
    Can the Sleep Shepherd Sleeping Cap Lull You Into Sweet Slumber?
    The maker of this biofeedback sleeping cap claims that it whispers sleep signals into your ears
    What Can Happen When You Drive Drugged
    You could be arrested—and worse
    What Is a Sleep Coach, and Do You Need One?
    Why Americans Can't Sleep
    People are desperate for shut-eye, and turning to drugs, supplements, and high-tech gadgets for help
    3 Blue Blockers Put to the Test
    Light from smart gadgets can keep you awake, but these eyeglasses are meant to guard against that
    Sleep Tracker: Gimmick or Great Gadget?
    Fitness bands and in-bed sensors cater to the data-driven who hope that the gear will ­reveal their sleep patterns
    The Right Mattress at the Right Price
    Ignore the ads. Here's how to find the best bed for you.
    The Problem With Sleeping Pills
    The benefits might be smaller, and the risks greater, than you expect

    Cars

    2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
    If it were 1996, this would be a great SUV, but today, it’s just plain behind the times
    2016 Scion iM Review
    The Scion iM is a zippy, Euro- style compact, but it didn’t blow our doors off
    2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T Review
    A high-mpg diesel alternative, this gas-powered VW is worth a test drive

    Up Front

    Prevent Identity Theft When Filing Taxes This Year
    File early, and be alert for IRS impersonators and tax frauds
    4 Reasons to File Taxes Early and Electronically, Especially this Year
    The IRS may be hobbled, but states are issuing refunds as usual

    Departments

    Viewpoint: When Bigger Is Better--and When It's Not
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
    Putting Your Worries to Bed
    Consumer Reports President, Marta L. Tellado, highlights Consumer Reports' investigative work regarding privacy in the age of facial recognition software; child car seats; and how to get a better night's sleep

    The February 2016 issue of Consumer Reports provides the latest ratings and reviews plus rigorous reporting on issues that impact consumers. Consumer Reports is one of the most trusted sources for information and advice on consumer products and services, with more than 7 million paying members.
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