News tagged with consumer report
Consumer watchdog warns iPads hot to handle
A vaunted consumer watchdog organization on Tuesday warned that Apple's new iPad is a bit hot to handle.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Dell earnings rise slightly though revenue is flat
(AP) -- Dell's third-quarter net income rose 9 percent though revenue remained flat from last year as the computer maker continued pruning less profitable parts of its business.
Nov 15, 2011 |
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iPhone 4S gets thumbs up from Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports, the influential magazine for product reviews, gave a thumbs up to Apple's new iPhone on Tuesday after declining to recommend the previous model because of reception problems.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 08, 2011 |
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Daily deal companies are here to stay, according to consumers
Despite recent news reports questioning the long-term viability of daily deal companies, a new study from researchers at Rice University and Cornell University shows that the companies are more popular than ever among consumers.
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Sep 14, 2011 |
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Consumer Reports: Best, worst new cars for fuel economy
Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assigns a fuel economy rating to all new vehicles, Consumer Reports magazine conducts its own independent testing. The magazine recently concluded testing on 2011 models ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Jun 14, 2011 |
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7.5 million Facebook users are under 13: study (Update)
Some 7.5 million of the 20 million minors who used Facebook in the past year were younger than 13, and a million of them were bullied, harassed or threatened on the site, a study released Tuesday said.
May 10, 2011 |
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Apple to speak on iPhone 4 amid antenna troubles
(AP) -- Apple Inc. will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model amid complaints about its antenna and Consumer Reports magazine's refusal to endorse it until the problems get fixed.
Jul 15, 2010 |
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Apple silent after Consumer Reports critique
(AP) -- A decision by Consumer Reports against endorsing the latest iPhone because of reception problems threatens to tarnish Apple Inc.'s reputation, yet fans who have braved poor reception for years are ...
Jul 14, 2010 |
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Consumer Reports faults iPhone 4 antenna in test
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 12, 2010 |
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People born in the 1940s not the spenders we thought they were
People born in the 1940s are often portrayed as having both the means and the willingness to spend money on consumption, but how do they appear in the consumption statistics? According to the Consumption Report 2009, published ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 19, 2010 |
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EnergyStar ratings systems may be in need of major updates
In a sea of energy-guzzling consumer products, the government's EnergyStar sticker is a beacon of light for many energy-conscious consumers. But that little blue square with a star on it might not be so bright after all, ...
Oct 05, 2009 |
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