Losing weight. And exercising with an elliptical machine is good way to do it. Consumer Reports tested more than a dozen.

Thinner TV don't have space for high-quality speakers, so the solution is to add a separate sound system.

In its energy tests, refrigerators generally use about 20 percent more energy than it says on their yellow EnergyGuide label.

Consumer Reports tested a series of simple camcorders for online video.

Infomercial products are a $100-billion-a-year business. There are infomercials for exercise equipment, kitchen gadgets, and of course, products you never thought you needed.

Consumer Reports just tested 11 bathroom scales to see how they measure up.

Toyota recently recalled almost four million vehicles because of a possible problem with unintended acceleration. Consumer Reports has just completed an in-depth analysis of government data from the 2008 model year that shows Toyota isn't the only manufacturer with complaints.

When it comes to cell service, Consumer Reports says the top complaint is how much it costs. Prepaid plans are hands down cheaper for many people, according to the magazine.

Consumer Reports' readers have complained about a number of products that aren't even close to being full. They do contain the amount listed on the label, but it still makes people mad.

Do you have someone on your holiday list who really wants a digital camera? One of the hot new cameras this season is a Nikon that comes with a built-in projector. Consumer Reports just took a look at that groundbreaking new gadget.