Love your smartphone but hate those expensive monthly bills? Cary-based Republic Wireless is a new cellphone service provider that promises an unlimited data plan for just $19 a month.
Love your smartphone but hate those expensive monthly bills? Cary-based Republic Wireless is a new cellphone service provider that promises an unlimited data plan for just $19 a month.
Consumer Reports just tested more than 50 blenders ranging from $40 to $600.
Professionals know the key to a great paint job is taking the time to tape the edges. Yes, it's a pain - but it pays off.
Local health directors say a Senate bill that seeks to ease restaurant inspection requirements could compromise the safety inspections, but supporters of the legislation argue it's simply a misunderstanding.
Every Friday, 5 On Your Side highlights the top- and bottom-scoring restaurants in health inspections.
Consumer Reports recently analyzed the billion-dollar identity theft protection industry.
Infomercials for the Smart Mop and the Fuzzy Wuzzy Microfiber Mitt, for example, claim to make cleaning a breeze, but do they really perform "as seen on TV?" Consumer Reports recently tested some of the most heavily advertised cleaning products to find out if they work as well as they seem.
Consumer Reports put more than 100 vacuums to the test to see which ones worked best on pet hair.
Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries - they're all touted as super sources of antioxidants. But lots of companies have jumped on the antioxidant bandwagon, making a wide range of products that supposedly contain the powerful molecules. So, how true are the marketing claims? Consumer Reports finds out.
New generics of big name drugs such as Lipitor, Actos or Lexapro could be big money savers. But just because you buy a generic, doesn't mean you're getting a great price. In fact, a month's supply of one drug could cost you an extra $133. Consumer Reports shows us why it pays to shop around.
Most new cars now come with Bluetooth technology built in so you can talk hands-free. But older cars don't have that option. That's where Bluetooth kits come in. Consumer Reports just checked out four inexpensive choices.
Is there such a thing as healthy candy? Celebrities are touting a new confection called Unreal Candy, so Consumer Reports decided to give it a try.
The new ultra high-definition television offers a picture with breathtaking detail - at a breathtaking price. Consumer Reports tests this new TV, which costs more than some cars.
Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements, especially by women. For a while now, health experts have recommended women take it along with calcium to help prevent bone fractures. Sales are at an all-time high. But recent studies question the benefits of vitamin D for healthy women.
Video cameras such as the GoPro are getting more popular because people want to get action shots without risking expensive equipment.
State lawmakers are pushing for changes to the state's relatively new Triangle Expressway toll road after numerous complaints from drivers about unexpected bills, big late fees and poor customer service.
Months of frustrating emails and phone calls left a Raleigh man no closer to resolving his claim with a vacuum cleaner sales company that damaged his mattress. He called 5 On Your Side for help.
How scary would it be to suddenly see someone peering into the windows of your home? That's what's happened to a Raleigh man as a result of a common home rental scam.
