Cover Story
Smart Speakers That Listen When They Shouldn’tResearchers at Northeastern University say the Amazon Echo may respond to dialogue other than its wake word
Special Report
Danger at the DeliRegularly eating even small amounts of cold cuts, including 'uncured' products, increases cancer and heart disease risk
Meat Gets a Makeover
Are the new plant-based patties and eventual lab-grown meats safe, healthy, or tasty? And will they save the environment?
What Deli Meat Labels Really Mean
CR decodes six confusing terms
Insights
Are Snack Bars for Kids a Healthy Choice?Many companies now offer 'healthy' snack bars for kids. But are they actually good for them?
Which Peanut Butter Cup Is the Healthiest?
Consumer Reports looked at three updated versions of the classic confection to determine which is best for you
Road Report
The Right Way to Sit Behind the Wheel of a Car
Expert tips on adjustments for comfort and safety
CR Money
Will You Have Enough Money to Retire?The Great Recession has affected family decisions at every life stage. Get back on your financial feet even if you’re getting a late start.
Baby Boomers Are Giving Financial Help to Their Grown Children
What’s healthy, what’s not
Departments
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Selling It
Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
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