Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that provides unbiased reviews and ratings of consumer products and services. The organization was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Yonkers, New York. Consumer Reports conducts extensive testing and research on a wide range of products, including appliances, electronics, automobiles, and home and garden products. The organization does not accept advertising and does not endorse any particular products or brands. Instead, it provides independent, objective evaluations of products based on its own testing and research. Consumer Reports also provides information and advice on consumer issues and advocates for the rights of consumers. The organization publishes a monthly magazine and maintains a website that provides access to its ratings, reviews, and other resources.