❗️ Spotify bricking your CarThing device is anti-consumer and bad IoT practice. Refund consumers now!

In our first-of-its-kind investigation examining which retailers are leading in EV charging, only one retailer we looked at, IKEA USA, offers #EVcharging at nearly 100% of its U.S. locations. See more from our investigation below: consumerreports.org/cars/ev-charge…

Join us, craig newmark philanthropies, and Aspen Digital on May 29 at 1pm ET to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of #CyberCivilDefense and discuss the future of cybersecurity. Hear from keynote speaker Stacey Higginbotham, Senior Fellow at CR. Register below. x.com/AspenDigital/s…

Gabe Knight, safety policy analyst at CR, explains how a new bill in Congress would help protect consumers from fires linked to batteries used in e-bikes and scooters, and how to use those batteries safely. (via WMUR TV) wmur.com/article/nh-con…

👀 New proposed rulemaking from FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel re: disclosing the use of AI in political ads ⬇️

“This is encouraging,” says Brian Ronholm, head of food policy at Consumer Reports, about the FDA's action. “So hopefully they’ll be able to continue to do this type of work because I think, ultimately, they’re going to be concerned by what they find.” fastcompany.com/91127185/tara-…

“The consumerfinance.gov's new rule is an important step towards extending basic rights to buy now, pay later ( #BNPL ) users, but the Bureau should take further action to fully protect consumers,” said Jennifer Chien, a senior policy counsel for financial fairness at CR. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

Love all the great #ChildPassengerSafety info being shared today under the #CheckBeforeYouChange hashtag. Want to learn even more? It is not too late to register for the webinar starting in 1 hour (2 pm ET). bit.ly/T4CIP-

The California Assembly approved a bill to shield school children from food dyes.

“Removing these harmful dyes from school foods will protect the health and well-being of kids in California,” said Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at CR. #AB2316 advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…

The USDA will no longer allow salmonella in breaded, stuffed chicken. “This is a historic first step toward addressing salmonella contamination in a meaningful way,” said Brian Ronholm, CR’s director of food policy. consumerreports.org/health/food-sa…

'Colorado is the first state in the country to extend baseline protections to its citizens when it comes to high-risk AI-decision technology. [But] the law needs to be strengthened,” said Grace Gedye, policy analyst for CR. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_release/…