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      Although the most fuel-efficient vehicles help you to pay less at the pump, they also increase the overall cost of vehicle ownership.

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      Information and entertainment systems are more connected than ever before in the latest crop of concept vehicles.

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    • AAA study finds vehicle talk-to-text feature highly distracting

      June 12, 2013—A vehicle feature that’s designed to reduce driver distraction doesn’t deliver the intended benefits and is more distracting than is talking on a cellphone, according to a new study.

    • VW iBeetle will turn iPhone into car’s infotainment system

      April 22, 2013—Apple iPhone 5 owners will have a new accessory option—a car.

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      Enhanced versatility is the rule of the day.

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       The latest dishwashers are quieter, use less water and have more wash options than older models did.

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      Today's strongest models might need makeup-air systems.

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    • Plan to reduce HFCs won’t increase prices on air conditioners or refrigerators

      June 12, 2013—Air-conditioner and refrigerator manufacturers will phase out the use of coolants that harm the ozone layer over the next few years, but experts tell Consumers Digest that the change likely won’t have a significant effect on prices.

    • GE’s newest washer dries clothes overnight

      April 22, 2013—General Electric’s newest front-loading washing machine also can dry your clothes.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Streaming A/V Gear: Making the Right Connections

      Streaming-video boxes deliver more features than ever.

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      It’s difficult to judge which service best suits your demands.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Sound Opinions: Today’s Best Home-Theater Audio

      The number of sources of digital media is on the rise. 

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    • Microsoft creates iPhone app for Office documents

      June 17, 2013—Microsoft created a version of its Office software for Apple’s iPhone.

    • Report: Apple could introduce larger versions of iPhone

      June 13, 2013—Apple might launch new iPhones in 2014 that have larger screens than current iPhone models do, according to Reuters.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Affordable Kitchen Makeovers: What’s Below the Surface: Top-Rated Kitchen Cabinets, Countertops & Flooring

      Makers of kitchen countertops and flooring have cooked up new features on their latest products.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Pouring It On: Innovative Kitchen Faucets & Sinks

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Home-Security Services: Under Surveillance

      A lack of regulation can lead to unlicensed workers installing home-security systems.

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    • Amazon.com might expand grocery-delivery service nationwide

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      April 26, 2013—AT&T is the latest telecommunications company to launch a home-security and home-monitoring service.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Medical Apps: Gambling With Your Health

       Some medical mobile applications do what they claim to do, but others just siphon bucks from your pocket.

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    • Preventive mastectomies benefit a select few

      June 10, 2013—Movie star Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a pre-emptive double mastectomy in an effort to reduce her exposure to breast cancer has made waves in both Hollywood and health-care circles. However, Jolie’s radical approach is one that very few women should follow.

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      Boats now ride more smoothly than they did 4 years ago.

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      Today’s car-top carrier models can be attached and removed more conveniently and securely than their predecessors were.

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      Prices vaulted in the past 4 years; great deals are scarce.

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    • Latest waterpark-injury estimates raise more questions for consumers

      June 11, 2013—School’s out for summer, which means that it’s waterpark season again. However, the latest government estimates for waterpark injuries reinforce the notion that no reliable safety statistics exist.

    • United Continental checked-bag subscription adds up for frequent travelers only

      June 6, 2013—United Continental introduced an annual subscription service that allows you to bypass fees for checked luggage each time that you fly.

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      New safety concerns have emerged about soft bedding and infant car-seat weight limits.

    • test1 160 106 test3 The Fleecing of America’s Elderly

      Government could do a lot more to protect seniors.

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      As technologies change in hearing-aids, consumers still must navigate a maze of confusion when it’s purchase time.

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    • CFPB creates guidelines to detect financial elder exploitation

      June 14, 2013—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have published handbooks that are designed to help consumers to identify financial elder exploitation more easily.

    • FTC to field consumer questions during identity-theft workshop for senior citizens

      May 6, 2013—Senior citizens who have questions about identity theft can submit questions to Federal Trade Commission on May 7, 2013, as part of an agency workshop that will be broadcast on the Internet.

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      Manufacturers have improved the design and functionality of their outdoor fireplaces at all prices.

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      Today’s fall yard-care machines cut your chores down to size more efficiently than ever before.

       

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    • Cub Cadet introduces first electric ZTR lawnmower

      April 5, 2013—The first Cub Cadet electric-powered zero-turn-radius riding lawnmower will arrive in stores this month.

    • First hybrid riding lawnmower can double as portable generator

      March 25, 2013—This spring, you can buy a riding lawnmower that cuts grass and saves gasoline—sort of.

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      Where to donate in today's economy.

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      Some insurance companies use tactics to delay death-claim payments to increase their profit.

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      An unqualified agent might take no security measures at an estate sale, which makes it easier for someone else to steal.

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      June 14, 2013—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have published handbooks that are designed to help consumers to identify financial elder exploitation more easily.

    • United Continental checked-bag subscription adds up for frequent travelers only

      June 6, 2013—United Continental introduced an annual subscription service that allows you to bypass fees for checked luggage each time that you fly.

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      Consumers aren’t any closer to understanding what exactly is in energy drinks.

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      A lack of regulation can lead to unlicensed workers installing home-security systems.

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      No independent research indicates whether artificial sweeteners are better for your health.

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      Think twice before you take your computer to the nearest repair specialist. Many people are scammed by technicians who are moved more by profit than principle.

    • Grave Concerns: Digging Up the Dirt on Cemetery Scams

      You might face more than the grief of the loss of a loved one: grave desecration and double-sold plots.

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