Jack Rico discovers how online ads are aimed at consumers and shares simple steps to avoid being targeted; Consumer Reports experts test a tire's slip and grip on wet pavement; Jack uncovers hidden breakfast sugar.

Jack Rico learns about data smart speakers are collecting and how to protect his privacy while using them; a Consumer Reports expert shares how to keep summer cookouts safe by keeping the grill clean; how to pack a carry-on suitcase like a pro.

Jack Rico learns easy steps to help minimize pesky robocalls; a Consumer Reports expert shares a deep dive into the world of online mattress shopping; how to keep kitchen appliances in tip-top shape.

A Consumer Reports expert shares how to protect online accounts by using a password manager; Jack Rico faces off against two teens to see who can get their dirty car the cleanest in five minutes; secrets behind making a healthy, delicious smoothie.

Jack Rico climbs aboard the newest advancement in micro-mobility: shared-ride scooters; Consumer Reports experts share how to protect digital privacy by taking control of smartphone permissions; modern car safety features at the Auto Test Center.

Jack Rico discovers Consumer Reports tire testing taking place in an unexpected location; how to choose headphones; how to get the most out of vacuums.

When a neighbor is spotted with a suspiciously lush lawn, Jack Rico uncovers dozens of tips on how to get the most out of his own yard; two teens drive with a top instructor at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center; how to keep Wi-Fi routers secure.

Jack Rico learns how to make the ride easier for both him and his car on a long road trip; how to remove nasty allergens from one's home; a Consumer Reports expert shares how mesh networks can help when one Wi-Fi router doesn't cover an entire house.

Jack Rico plays the game That Sounds Shady to guess which scenarios sound like online privacy traps; the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center dives into drivetrains to learn what's powering car wheels; and smooth sounds in the speaker-testing lab.

Jack Rico gets a blast from the past and a peek at the future of electric vehicles at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center; how to be a super snacker in the kitchen; how snowblowers are tested year-round and how to pick the right one.