Allen St. John

Upper Montclair

Contributor at Forbes

Multimedia Content Specialist at Consumer Reports

Articles

ðŸ¦" Apple AirPods Pro 2 now has hearing aid feature, offers hearing test

1 month ago | clickorlando.com | Allen St. John

Do you find yourself leaning in while you're having a conversation, all the better to read the speaker's lips? Do you ask people to repeat themselves? Do you crank the television a little (or a lot) more than you used to? Those can all be signs of hearing loss, and Apple claims to have an answer. The company has found a way to turn its popular AirPods Pro 2 earbuds into a free over-the-counter hearing aid.
Best and Worst Range Brands of 2025

Jan 24, 2025 | consumerreports.org | Allen St. John

Which company makes the best ranges? CR’s testing and survey data point to a few clear winners, and other brands you might want to avoid. January 24, 2025 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more.
69,000 Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speakers Are Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards - Consumer Reports

Dec 4, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Allen St. John

Consumers should stop using the speakers, which are powered by lithium-ion batteries, and request a replacement from Anker, which is also recalling speakerphones December 5, 2024 Wireless Bluetooth speakers with the model number A3102 were sold by Amazon between March and October 2023. Source: CPSC Anker Soundcore is recalling about 69,000 wireless speakers because the devices can overheat, leading to fire and burn hazards.
Best and Worst Cooktop Brands of 2024

Nov 7, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Allen St. John

Who makes the best cooktops? CR’s testing and survey data point to a few clear winners, and some brands you might want to avoid. November 8, 2024 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more.
How to Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids

Oct 31, 2024 | msn.com | Allen St. John

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Which Is Right for You?

Oct 24, 2024 | msn.com | Allen St. John

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Portable vs. Whole-House Generator: Which Is Right for You?

Oct 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Allen St. John

Both provide power during an outage, so your decision may come down to price and convenienceA portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model (right), but it's also more difficult to use and maintain. By Allen St. JohnWhen the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity until the power comes back on.
Top Picks in Tech for 2024

Oct 23, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Nicholas De Leon |Courtney Lindwall |Allen St. John |James Willcox

CR experts pick the year's best TVs, laptops, headphones, and more from top brands like Apple, Bose, LG, and Samsung October 24, 2024 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more.
Cómo instalar un generador de forma segura

Oct 5, 2024 | laopinion.com | Allen St. John

Cuatro pasos importantes pero sencillos para garantizar que tu generador portatil funcione de forma segura Pon mucha atención a las pautas de seguridad al instalar un generador, especialmente si es nuevo o no lo has usado durante un tiempo. By Allen St. JohnLa regla principal al conectar un generador portátil es simple: No te saltes pasos. Puede ser peligroso y, en ocasiones, hasta mortal.
Pros and Cons of Inverter Generators

Sep 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Allen St. John

Top-rated inverter generators from Champion, Honda, and others run longer—and quieter—than traditional generators, but they often cost more, tooInverter generators can run longer on a tank of fuel than conventional models, which can be a big advantage in an emergency when gasoline might be scarce. By Allen St. JohnShould you buy an inverter generator? It all depends on how you plan to use it and, ultimately, your willingness to pay more for better performance.