Consumer Reports

Holiday shopping season is here and studies show one in three Americans will fall victim to an online scam. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey spoke to local cyber security expert Todd Haness about what to watch for and how artificial intelligence is changing how scammers operate.

Each year thousands of children are injured after pulling a dresser, bookshelf, or television down on themselves. Consumer reports just finished testing furniture anchor kits to find out which ones work best to prevent tragedy.

You can prevent a tragedy for a few dollars and a few minutes of work. Consumer Reports puts furniture anchor kits to the test.

We’re used to underarm deodorant to keep us smelling fresh, but now there’s a new category for the whole body — whole body deodorant and anti-perspirant creams and wipes. Do they work? Do you even need them? Consumer Reports sniffs out the truth so you can decide if they’re worth your money.

Disinfecting wipes seem like an easy way to spruce up a dirty surface, but depending on who’s around, especially young children, using them might do more harm than good. Consumer Reports reveals the downsides of disinfecting wipes and what you can use instead.

Thanksgiving will soon be here and that means many of us will spend hours preparing a turkey dinner. One thing you don’t want to bring to the holiday table is food poisoning! Consumer Reports reveals the one thing many of us get wrong that could make guests seriously sick.

Losing a loved one is difficult, and add to that funeral expenses. A funeral can be nearly $10,000 and easily much more if you are required to have a vault to place the casket and the experience becomes even more stressful. Consumer Reports explains, you don’t have to break the bank to have a meaningful farewell.

Thanksgiving is later this year, which means those big Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are closer to Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a bargain earlier in the month. Consumer Reports hand-picked some of the best november deals to help you start the holiday shopping season.

Weather can be unpredictable, causing driving conditions to change quickly. Knowing how to protect yourself can make a big difference in surviving a crash, fire, flood, or severe storm. Consumer Reports reveals some essential ways to stay safe when things take a turn for the worse.

It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. We’re talking about picking up what your dog leaves behind. Consumer Reports has the scoop on the best gadgets and techniques for cleaning up poop.

Dressers like the one in your child’s bedroom are safer than ever before, thanks to new safety standards, but older models could still pose a deadly risk. Consumer Reports details what you should know to keep your kids safe.

Even if you don’t work from home every day, you want to make sure your at-home work space is comfortable and productive. Consumer Reports says adding a few ergonomic upgrades can boost your office and maybe even your productivity.

Your head hurts. Maybe you were staring at your computer or phone too long or you skipped breakfast, didn’t sleep well or got stressed fighting traffic. Consumer Reports explains what to take to treat the dreaded head pain.

Halloween is right around the corner and soon, your kids and their friends will undergo a fall transformation, becoming ghosts, witches, and superheroes. Consumer Reports explains why some costumes can pose a safety hazard and how to keep trick-or-treaters of all ages safe on spooky nights.

They’re marketed as a way to help infants move around, but baby walkers have been linked to thousands of injuries and even deaths. Consumer Reports explains why they are so dangerous and what parents can do to protect their children.

Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. The good news is that a high-quality alarm can costs less than $20. Consumer Reports is making finding the best, most budget-friendly smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for your family even easier.

Even if you don’t live near wildfires, you might see and feel the effects of smoke and dust pollution both outside and inside your home. Consumer Reports’ experts share some simple steps to improve the air quality, making breathing a little easier.

If you hadn’t noticed, mushrooms are having a moment. Along with finding them in the produce aisle, you’ll see them in snacks, broths, supplements, and even coffee and tea. Consumer Reports says their popularity is well-deserved!

Warnings about eating too much sugar have been around for years, but many of us find it hard to satisfy our sweet tooth without it! Now a slew of potentially healthier and more natural sweeteners are making waves. Consumer Reports finds out if they are better for you.

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner. No doubt you’ll be asked the same question over and over at checkout — Would you like to open a store credit card? Consumer Reports says think twice before you sign the dotted line.