Nissan had a problem. Its competition in the compact SUV segment (read: RAV4, CR-V, Forester, et al) all now offer hybrids, an option that’s rapidly becoming the de facto internal combustion ...

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Power strips are a common and convenient way to provide additional sockets, but experts warn that there are certain household items you should never plug into one.

We’ve always had a soft spot for the Toyota Prius at Consumer Reports. This hybrid model has never been flashy or sporty, but for the past two decades each generation came with two promises: Practical ...

Don’t worry, it’s not just you. Everyone dropped their first, or likely fortieth, F-bomb when their dad had them hold the spark plug while he hit the kickstarter on their dirt bike. While it might ...

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A smart plug is essentially a plug, but with smart technology that opens up a range of features and functions. Just plug in a device and you can switch it off and on with an app on your phone or ...

A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy. Losing a mucus plug can indicate the start of labor. Contact your doctor if you lose your mucus plug before 37 weeks. A mucus plug is a ...

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Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...