Icon Vs. Snap-On: How Does Harbor Freight’s 3/8-Inch Low-Profile Ratchet Compare? It goes without saying that you’re going to need a ratchet in your tool kit if you plan on doing mechanical work. Ideally, you’d have at least three, since ¼-inch, ⅜-inch, and ½-inch are all commonly used sizes. If, for whatever reason, you had to go with just one, though, the ⅜-inch could be considered the most versatile because of its medium size....

The iPad Air launched online and in retail stores around the globe this morning, and like clockwork, the folks over at iFixit have already ripped it apart. The teardown gives us a closeup look at the components inside the tablet. And this is particularly interesting this year, as Apple has completely redesigned the 5th gen iPad to be thinner, lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. You’ll find photos of its A7 chip, 5mp camera and more after the fold…...

We heard before thatiPhone 8 could get delayeddue to various technical issues stemming from a newaugmented-reality 3D camera system, thelamination processof curved organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels and anew thin-film 3D Touch system. Analyst Timothy Arcuri of Cowen and Company, however, contends that iPhone 8’s rumored in-screen Touch ID sensorremainsits biggest bottleneck. Arcuri’s note issued to investors Wednesday mentions poor yields for iPhone 8’s Touch ID, suggesting Apple might even change the design of the handset if its in-screen fingerprint reader cannot be produced in volume in time for a fall launch....

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 models are widely expected to pick up 5G functionality, but you’d be wise not to hold your breath for 2×2 MIMO uplink support. That’s according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo with TF Securities, who in June 2019 made a prediction that 5G-enabled iPhones would include as many as six power amplifiers for 5G networking. But the analyst is now backtracking on that claim, saying that the next iPhone will instead feature just one or two power amplifiers, meaning support for 2×2 MIMO uplink will most likely be dropped as a result of this assumed change....

The Lenovo Miix 630 is a Windows laptop that uses the same Qualcomm CPUs seen in top phones. Well, 2017’s top phones. This helps it last absolutely ages off a charge. And we really mean ages. However, there are a few problems. It runs a training wheels version of Windows 10. This runs OK, but take those wheels off and the laptop’s ability falls off fairly swiftly. More important for the Miix 630’s intended use, the keyboard is flaky (even though, ironically, parts are quite excellent)....

We first reported on theIntel CPU instability issue in February 2024, and since then, Intel has offered various fixes that helped, but still failed to fix the problem once and for all. Now, it finally seems like the owners of Intel’sbest CPUsmight soon be able to rest easy. Intel has shareda new updatethat pinpoints the four causes of Raptor Lake problems and provides a fix. Intel’s July updateon the matter disclosed that the company was aware of issues within the microcode and that the problem was related to incorrect voltages....

Nintendo has revealed a newTraversing Hyrule trailerfor the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This trailer shows off a handful of the regions you will explore, plus a few new mechanics never seen before. Echoes of Wisdom was revealed earlier this year during aNintendo Directas the next 2D Zelda title and will utilize the same art style as theLink’s Awakening remake. Thebig twistthis time is that Link isn’t the main protagonist, but for the first time ever Zelda will take center stage in a mainline entry using a brand new form of magic called Echo that allows her to copy almost any object or enemy in the world....

No Rest for the Wickedhas now released its latest and biggest patch. The update includes newweapons,enemies, andbossesto face inthe Crucible mode. Players can explore new scenarios and uncover hidden secrets while fighting to survive in this challenging game mode. No Rest for the Wicked Biggest Update Crucible modeallows players to enjoy a new kind of dungeon with significant new features such as new merchants, a new faction, customized chambers, and more....

In the world of ultralightbackpacking, every ounce counts. That is exactly whyOsprey Packswent back to the drawing board when creating its latest line of bags designed specifically for those who like to go light and fast on the trail. The newly updatedExosand completely newwomen’s-specific Ejapacks are lighter than ever, without compromising on comfort and carrying capacity. Both models are available in 38-, 48-, and 58-liter capacities, with weights ranging from 2....

Today, the endless sandboarding journey from Alto’s Adventure creatorslaunchedfor iPhone, iPad and Apple TV a day early. We’ve had the last few weeks to test it out and while a lot of the mechanics the same, we found it a thoroughly satisfying follow-up to a classic. Welcome to the endless desert For those not in the know, Alto’s Odyssey is a sequel to the popular endless snowboarding game from Snowman,Alto’s Adventure....

Since Super Mario Maker first hit the scene, people have eyed up Zelda as the next in line to potentially get some sort of dungeon-creation tool that players could play through and enjoy while sharing content with their friends and making challenges along the way. It seems that this idea isn’t fully coming to fruition anytime soon from Nintendo, but many others are stepping up and making their own attempts which includes the likes of Super Dungeon Maker, a most aptly-named title....

Should You Change Your Synthetic Oil Based On Time Or Mileage? For many years, car owners have known to follow the traditional 3,000-mile rule for oil changes. But, with modern advancements in engine technology and the popularization of synthetic oil, manufacturers can’t seem to agree onhow often to change your oil. Plenty stick with 3,000, some claim 5,000 miles, others argue 7,500 miles, and few even go as high as 10,000 miles....

Courtesy of Warner Bros.,The Bodyguardis the next classic movie to get remade. Tony-nominated playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance) has been tapped by the studio to write a reimagining of the romantic drama that brought together Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner in 1992. The new movie will be directly inspired by the original version, but very little else has been revealed about its plot. Lawrence Kasdan of Kasdan Pictures, the writer-producer of the original movie, is producing this new take onThe Bodyguardalong with Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich of Rideback....