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    CR Digital Archive

    October 2019

    Cover Story

    Smart Speakers That Listen When They Shouldn’t
    Researchers at Northeastern University say the Amazon Echo may respond to dialogue other than its wake word

    Special Report

    Danger at the Deli
    Regularly 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

    Building a Better World, Together
    Join with us to make a safer, fairer, healthier marketplace
    Selling It
    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    The October 2019 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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