Lab notes: November 2020
Here’s what we’ve been up to this month at the Digital Lab. Hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving! California voters strengthen data...
Category: Updates
Blog Posts
Lab notes: October 2020
We’ve been busy at the CR Digital Lab introducing new tools, research and policy solutions to strengthen consumer power. Have a look at what...
Introducing the new Security Planner
We’re thrilled to share the news that Consumer Reports (CR) has agreed to become the steward of the Security Planner project, carrying the torch...
Lab notes: September 2020
CR named five public interest technology researchers to its inaugural Digital Lab Fellows cohort The Digital Lab Fellows program supports original...
Lab notes: August 2020
Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been up to this month: On Social Media, Only Some Lies Are Against the Rules Digital Lab investigative...
Lab notes: July 2020
Hope everyone is staying safe and cool this summer! Here’s a quick update on all the work we’ve done this month to hold tech accountable and...
Lab notes: June 2020
We are undergoing a transformative moment in society. At the Digital Lab, we have taken this moment to help inform people who are protesting across...
Fall 2020 Open Challenge for Data and Privacy Prototyping
UPDATE: The deadline is July 6, 2020! Get the proposals in! END UPDATE. Are you interested in and passionate about helping people understand the...
Raw Data Release: 2019 Smart TV Testing
A Consumer Reports engineer evaluates smart TV privacy practices. PHOTO: MICHAEL A. SMITH Consumer Reports just released our 2019 Smart TV...
Lab notes: May 2020
As people and businesses adjust to a new (and very online) normal, the Digital Lab is hard at work investigating technology’s profound impact on...