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What's new on ConsumerReports.org Find out what we're testing and when. Visit ConsumerReports.org and read our News blog to find information on the products and services you use every day. What to do for bad sunburn Dermatologists offer advice on the best treatments and the ones you can skip. Also find out which sunscreens protect well. Save on eyeglasses Follow our advice to save big on eyewear. (Hint: You'll probably pay more by buying from your eye doctor.) Plus, learn the lingo for lenses and coatings to avoid overpaying. Toyota Prius Plug-in and Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid review About 25 conventional hybrids are on the market, including the Toyota Prius Plug-In and Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. Find out which hybrid is right for you.

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Your guide to summer road trips The tips and advice in our guide will make your journey on the road safe and trouble-free. It covers maintenance, emergency kits, pet safety, fuel economy, and much more. Laundry detergents that clean up Store shelves are teeming with endless laundry detergent brands. Find out which products clean best, and watch our video to learn why you may want to avoid detergent pods. Sony Xperia Tablet Z is innovative The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is the thinnest tablet we've tested and the lightest in our Ratings, plus it's water-resistant. Our video buying guide has details on other top tablets.

Best hand and stick vacuums These lightweight appliances are meant for spilled cereal, dirty car floors, and other small messes, and top picks start at only $35. Watch how we test vacuums in the lab for all the dirt on top upright and canister vacs. Pricey Oppo tops Blu-ray player Ratings The Oppo BDP-103 is built like a tank and loaded with features, plus it can play discs of all types. But it's not cheap, so if you want a more moderately priced player, consider one of the LG models that made our Best Buy list. New SUVs make their mark See how the updated Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Kia Sorento performed in our latest road tests. In the market for something more upscale? Check out the new luxury subcompact, the Buick Encore.

Stroller tests are in Some baby strollers cost a bundle, including the Stokke Scoot, which at $900 is the most expensive stroller we've tested. But you can find plenty of smart choices for $200 or less. Portable desktops don't make great tablets Some of the latest desktops can be used like giant tablets. They're not perfect, but the possibilities are intriguing. If a laptop is more your thing, watch our buying guide. Dry out those damp spaces at home Humid weather can be plenty miserable when you're outdoors. To keep comfortable inside your home, get a dehumidifier. Check our reviews to find a quiet and efficient model.

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