Consumer Review Report in McKeesport

Ever wonder what the flap on a fast food fries container is for? Find out secret reasons that may not have been obvious. Also, find out amazing things you can have in your house, if you have the cash to spare.

Hear about Windows news and helpful hints as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explains Windows 11 and Thio Joe gives help on fixing any Windows corruption without reinstalling. Next, is Apple news and helpful hints on Apple glasses and iPhone tricks.

Find out what Consumer Reports Magazine has to say when they tested the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and they also talk about their worse car buyiing experience. Later, CNBC gives us their opinion as to Why Car Buyers are Ditching Dealerships for Online Sales.

From Amazon scams to Zelle, two-way authentication, student school loans and cryptocurrency scams, new ones are popping up all the time. Listen to find out what scams the FTC and Thio Joe are reporting and how to not get caught in them.

Consumer Report Magazine has a section called Ask The Experts where readers can submit consumer questions and CR experts will answer them. This is a compilation of various questions and answers on Coronavirus, food and cooking, technology, and more

PennEnvironment was successful in instilling a single-use plastic bag ban in Philadelphia and, now, they're targeting Pittsburgh. Are there more reasons to ban the bags than not? You'll be surprised that maybe that isn't so.

In the Oct issue of Consumer Reports Magazine, they show us how to shop smarter in these strange times of inflation and product shortages both in the walk-in stores and online. Also, find out what "dark" stores are doing to combat product shortages.

I don't know about you, but when I try to cook a large dinner for guests, I'm constantly turning this way and that trying to figure out where to put this and that. Learn tricks to maximize space to accommodate more equipment and create more space.

Consumer prices are rising on products from new and used cars to food. But is this inflation of prices short-lived? Also, more scam alerts including a strange home / landline phone glitch that can scam you even when you try to do the right thing.

Casper, foam beds in a box, inner spring mattresses, Sleep Number beds, which one is right for you? On this podcast, listen too reviews and facts about these types of beds. Also, hear from Thio Joe on his review of a new, water-cooled mattress.

As consumer prices continue to rise on everything from food to energy to even rental cars, how does this affect the consumer at this time. Local consumers were asked this question. Also, if brands don't raise prices, they may utilizes shrinkflation.

Every month, Consumer Report Magazine has an "Ask The Experts" section. On this show, I've compiled some "Ask The Experts" questions relating to the coronavirus, human & pet health, car questions, food & cooking, TVs, and the annoying robocalls.

We've talked about the Arctic Air personal space cooler but now they have the Arctic Air Freedom neck fan. Find out how TV Stuff Reviews rated this product. Also, why does bitcoin have any value and what scams are out there to gain bitcoins.

Consumer prices are rising on products from new and used cars to food. But is this inflation of prices short-lived? Also, more scam alerts including a strange home / landline phone glitch that can scam you even when you try to do the right thing.

Apple's Spring 2021 products were unveiled to be available May 2021. The iMac, iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K streaming box, Siri TV remote, and Apple podcasts had significant improvement upgrades while a new product was introduced, the Apple AirTag.

I dare you to find a nonstick skillet, for stir-frying, that's durable, easy to use, has a large capacity, and has a long-lasting, slick nonstick surface without a lot of maintenance and all of that for a reasonable price.

If you're concerned about a predisposition genetic issue, should you rely on direct-to-consumer DNA tests or should you ask your doctor? Also, how can the results of your DNA tests be used? Law enforcement? Digital Hacking? The answers will shock you.

Shopping malls aren't only a shopping experience, they are a social experience. With the decline of shopping malls as we know them, either by closing down or transitioning from shopping to entertainment, our shopping mall experiences will have to change.

Listen here for the Best Electric Vehicles Of 2021 rated by Edmunds. Also, listen for how Tesla, GM, and others plan to fix EV range anxiety by upgrading and producing more EV charging according to CNBC. Also, Mustang Mack-E reviewed by Verge.

The mysterious world of cryptocurrency. What is a bitcoin? What is a ethereum? How do they exist? Find out the answers to these and more as we listen to audio with in-depth explanations about the mysterious world of data and currency.

Find out what scams to look out for in 2021 to put the scammers out of business. Consumer Report Magazine tells about their first impressions of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra plus they answer reader car questions like why fender benders are so expensive.

America's Test Kitchens gives the 411 on whether to equip your kitchen with a slow cooker or an instant pot and reviews stainless steel skillets including the All-Clad brand. Also, does the EggPod actually work? TV Stuff Reviews will let you know.

Watch out for coronavirus vaccine scams from people claiming to sell vaccines and cures to charging you to get on a list. Also, from The Verge, a CES 2021 concept gadget recap. Short reviews on the Samsung S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra.

CR Magazine talks about their favorite and disappointing cars in 2020. Autoguide.com also weighs in on the 10 Most Reliable Cars in 2020. Also, keep informed on car-wrapping scams and what that is. Also, CR's Ask The Expert car questions.

CR Magazine's Ask The Expert section in each issue answers consumer's questions on a variety of subjects. This show focuses on questions about laundry, such as how to get rid of front loader odor, health, and the coronavirus.

Are blue light blocking glasses a help when looking at digital devices? Do they really help avoid future eye problems? Find out what marketing tactics is based on real or false information. You decide. Are blue light blocking glasses right for you?

Find out amazing gifts you can buy for your pets like cat treadmills and, if it's in your budget, a $40,000 dog house. Find out what gifts can help out the pet owner too. Also, the top 20 list of the most awesome As Seen On TV products over the years.

Find out little tidbits that Consumer Reports Magazine has to share about cars like winter tire performance and how to buy a new and used car. Also, learn about the most important auto safety feature you've never heard of.

Everybody is excited that the new apple products are being ushered in including the iPhone 12 family. Not everyone is excited though as Thio Joe tells why he's not. Also, Verizon makes an announcement on rolling out their 5G and why it's special.

As you may know, by listening to this podcast I refer to Amazon as "the most magical place on earth". That does not mean Amazon does not come with some short falls. So I talk about the fake reviews and counterfeit products that can lead you astray.

Questions from readers about car issues from "When is a good time to buy a used car?" to "I saw a sign for 'walnut blasting' service at my auto shop. Which cars need that?" and "Should I use tire gloss when cleaning my tires"?

Check out reviews, from Amazon and TV Stuff Reviews, of the PowerFit Elite exercise machine. Does it enhance muscle tone to do exercises, such as planks and bicycle crunches, on a vibrating machine? Can unfit people get fit using this machine?

The Pros And Cons of delivery apps, such as UberEats, GrubHub, Postmates, and DoorDash from the perspective of the restaurants and the consumers. For example, what percentage of delivery drivers admit to taking a bite out of a meal to be delivered?

Consumer Report Magazine, every month, they have an "Ask The Experts" section. On this show, I've compiled some "Ask The Experts" questions relating to gadgets and things. Also, ThioJoe explains 9 Totally Unnecessary Overkill Gadgets And Tools.

The Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau have warning and scam alerts on their websites. So I'll go over the latest of those. Also, I will air audio from a video Thio Joe posted on YouTube titled Five New Scams You Must Know About.

Looking for the right noise cancelling over or in ear headphones? Listen to this indepth review from Consumer Reports Magazine on what they considered the best on a budget. Also, find out what Amazon purchasers of these earphones thought.

Apple announced their upcoming products, from changing their processing IC to a watch that counts down a 20 second handwash. Also, what happens to purchased hardware when the web-based or application based software is not supported anymore. Paperweight?

In May, Windows 10 got an update that has some new changes. We'll hear from ThioJoe, from his video on YouTube, on what the Best New Changes were. And now that we're in the vacation season, are timeshares a viable vacation option? Maybe or maybe not.

Air conditioners such as how to find the perfect air conditioner and what the best PORTABLE air conditioner is. Also, everything you need to know about electric bikes or e-bikes as they're otherwise called and whether an e-bike is right for you.

This week, I thought I'd talk about something that I could learn from which is How To Complain Well And Get Results from the Jan / Feb issue of CR magazine. Also, is Handvana Foam Sanitizer a scam or legit and how was it reviewed? Listen and find out.

I'll be talking about reviews of two "As Seen On TV" items. That's right - TWO items. The first item is the Navage Nose Cleaner,

How does telemedicine impact patients and doctors and is this a positive direction in health care or not. Also, I'll talk about how telemedicine will help lessen the spread of the coronavirus and anything else for that matter.

This episode focuses on how the coronavirus impacts the consumer. Everything from scams to how buying habits will be impacted. Also, you'll hear how a couple of companies are making positive contributions to the public during this time of chaos.

Nike has been in the news lately because of an innovative new running shoe that helped Eliud Kipchoge run a marathon in under 2 hours which nobody has ever been able to do before. How does this happen and why is it causing controversy?

I have a CDC update on the e-cigarette EVALI crisis. I'll also be talking about how Juul plans to keep their vaping products out of the hands of minors in the US and how the changes are incorporated in Canada and the UK now. Also,

What is the company Theranos and who is Elizabeth Holmes? Why have they been in the news recently? Listen to the medical fraud story that was allegedly purpertrated by Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani through a $9,000,000,000 startup company.

The demise of local and supermarket pharmacies and why. Tech news such as hospitals giving tech giants medical records and Google and third party cookies and how that affects marketers and ad agencies. Tinder Dates adds safety checkins and panic buttons

Consumer news starting with a Pharma company that thinks they can undercut drug pricing. Next, the top consumer trends predicted for 2020. Also, ThioJoe will catch us up on The Coolest Tech You Missed at the Consumer Electronic Show.

For college kids, how to avoid scholarship scams and where to apply for legitimate scholarships. News about Verizon and their plan to drop bundles, CBD and the FDA, plant-based meat makers want to add pork to the menu, and Sono sues Google.

People think quite alot about a change in eating habits, diets, and eating healthier this time of year. I'll be talking about a NPR article titled "Choose the Best Diet For You" and the decline of meal-kit companies like HelloFresh according to the WSJ.

There's alot of talk about the US and China trade negotioations, but how does it affect the consumer and will it affect Christmas shopping? Another milestone for the negotiation are coming Dec 15th. Will it have an impact? Find out here.