Arlene Paredes

Will you choose the Samsung Galaxy Mega over the Korean tech firm's Galaxy Note 2? The Mega is a new arrival against the more established Note. Phone users shopping for a bigger screen are likely to consider these two options. The 6.3-inch Mega and 5.5-inch Note carry more differences than the screen size. Here are top three of the reasons shoppers are more likely to lean on the "smaller" Note.

American Idol 2013 Top 5 performance night is made socially relevant by top contender Candice Glover, who captured everyone with “Miracle” by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. America is still reeling from the emotionally devastating Boston marathon explosion tragedy. But Glover’s delivery of the powerful inspirational song seems to have lifted many spirits, if only for the night.

American Idol 2013 Top 5 will tackle two themes Thursday on Fox. Each contestant will sing two songs, one each from "Divas" and "Songs from the year you were born." Top contender Candice Glover is covering Mariah Carey's and Whitney Houston's "Miracle." For the second them, Glover chose Paula Abdul's "Straight Up."

“Man of Steel” 2013 raises the hype for its June arrival in yet another dramatic trailer. The latest star-studded HD video sparks an even greater interest in the film. Henry Cavill looks every bit a convincing superhero in this clip. The character voices in the background send chills down avid Superman fans. This is it, in two months’ time.

iPad mini 2 release date updates is one of the most important topics to many gadget shoppers in 2013. Some of them rejected the original mini over issues on specs. Some of them have just recently realised smaller is better in tablets. So when could they get the next small tablet from Apple? But the more important question is, what kind of specs will be served to them this time?

"How I Met Your Mother" Season 8 comes back with a new episode Monday. It could be the calm between the storm, so to speak, if "storm" means the flurry of story developments leading to the season finale. The most recent episode, "Time Travelers," surprised HIMYM fans with big revelations about Ted Mosby's love story. Hail, Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, these guys are masters of great distraction. This same episode sparked or re-sparked some persistent fan speculations relate...

Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 anticipation is rising, as new rumours surface about what could be the latest innovation on Android 5 Key Lime Pie. Nexus 5 is reportedly still a work in progress, but a Reuters report has earlier cited unnamed sources confirming the release of the new Nexus 7 in July. In related updates, it appears one of the things Android fans will enjoy in the next OS iteration is a patented GPS-in-camera feature.

"Man of Steel" 2013 is one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year. Its official trailer (#2) has drawn over 31 million views since December. Waiting fans are becoming more anxious, as the new Superman film is coming out in two months. Warner Bros. Pictures on Sunday posted to YouTube a new trailer to tide fans over. Will Superman Henry Cavill make history as the best Clark Kent ever? Scroll down to see the new trailer on YouTube.

The Voice Australia Season 2 (Blind Auditions) has introduced several contestants to the ARIA singles chart. Leading everyone else is emerging matinee idol Harrison Craig, whose version of “Broken Vow” (Lara Fabian/Josh Groban) debuted on No.18. Week 2 contestant Kaity Dunstan debuted at No. 40 with the 1972 Melanie song “Brand New Key.” How did the other contestants’ singles fare in the records sales?

Once Upon a Time Season 2 finale is airing soon, but there is still no new episode this week. Fans are combing entertainment sites for finale spoilers this early because OUAT has finished filming. There are only four more episodes left to air this season. Could it be true that Baelfire aka Neal is also Peter Pan? And he will be taking Snow White to a "new land" in the upcoming finale?

The Mentalist Season 5 returns Sunday with a new episode (19) called, “Red Letter Day.” The series is drawing closer to its season finale. From the spoilers we’ve read, Patrick Jane’s hunt for Red John will see a major change -- and a mind-blowing cliffhanger.

Business and tax professionals in Australia can now easily lodge their business reports online with the Australian Taxation Office. The ATO is providing a secure interactive way for business owners to conveniently access information, services and functions on ato.gov.au.

Fifty Shades of Grey movie cast rumours continue to spread online even as film producers insist it is too early to name anyone for the prized roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. "Arrow" lead Stephen Amell has expressed interest in the Grey role, while "Man of Steel" Henry Cavill has maintained the "cross the bridge when he gets there" stance. Which actor between the two hot celebs is better fit for the role?

Trending Thursday on Twitter is a hashtag with perhaps the most popular mobile photo sharing app on Android and iOS devices, Instagram. The Twitterverse is flooded with #WhyIHateInstagram shout-outs, with several users saying hashtag junkies are acting as a main turn-off.

American Idol 2013 will go down in history as the first Idol year with an 'all-girls' Top 5. For the first time since Fantasia Barrino won in 2004, Idol viewers will see a female-only Final Three. This brings the audience to speculate: Which girls will wind up in the grand finale showdown? It is worth noting that Kree Harrison, Candice Glover, and Angie Miller are the only ones who have not been in the bottom 2 or 3 this year.

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 is not airing a new episode this week, so viewers are left with questions surrounding Miranda Bailey. Last week's episode called "She's Killing Me," identified Bailey as the 'she' in the title. Is this the crisis that will be carried on to the series finale, or a mere distraction to yet another heart-crushing disaster? Alex Karev, who escaped a tragic plane crash last season, is not entirely safe just yet.

Apple iPhone 5 and iPad users on iOS 6.1.3 are having some battery drain issue, according to reports posted to Apple Support Communities. Other users are saying they are not having an issue at all, which results to some arguments on the support site. Here is a round-up of what's being said about the latest Apple iOS update.

HTC One release date falls within the week of April 15 in Australia. Meanwhile, in the U.S. the HTC website indicates the Taiwanese tech firm has run out of stock of Unlocked variants (32 GB) and Developers Edition (64GB). If you like the HTC One reviews you've read and you're interested in getting your own One, perhaps it is best to place your pre-order today.

Various rumours surround the release of iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 later this year. iOS enthusiasts want to know the release date and specs, but the sources right now are anyone and anything but Apple itself. What we know is that there has been no significant price drops on the existing flagship tablets. This could mean a couple more months of waiting for the upgrades. Still, we keep on guessing: Which of the two prized tablets will deliver more cash to the giant Cupertino tech company?

American Idol 2013 Top 6 performs Wednesday night on FOX, with only one man left standing in the race for the title. Candice Glover and Amber Holcomb are in a competition all their own: "Who's the real showstopper?" On the far opposite end is Lazaro Arbos, whose two numbers didn't justify at all how he outlasted Burnell Taylor and Devin Velez in the reality singing competition.

iPhone 5s release date and specs rumours are making waves online. Many iOS phone users are eager to find out as much "information" as possible on their potential upgrade. If you currently have the iPhone 5, which is the latest handset from Apple, there are several reasons why you do not really need an upgrade. Most of these reasons, you already know. As for the other reasons, you are probably trying to ignore them because you simply must have the next iPhone.

"Confession Bear" funny memes are typically self-deprecating if not self-indulgent declarations by active social media users. Reddit is one of the best go-to places for such memes, with Tumblr, Facebook, and Twitter following close behind. Over the weekend, a controversial "murder confession" got the Redditors' attention, and the FBI reportedly received a report on the matter.

Sony Xperia ZL is finally coming to the U.S. with a $249.99 price after a mail-in rebate from carrier Cincinnati Bell. Buyers will sign for a two-year contract for this lower-end sibling of the much-celebrated Xperia Z handset. In Australia, the Xperia ZL price tag is marked $589 off-contract.

Galaxy Note 8 is arriving in Australia within the next couple of days. Those who have made pre-orders will soon enjoy this new device from Samsung Electronics. The Note 8 is expected to steal gadget shoppers from Google Nexus 7 and Apple iPad mini. What shopping reasons could drive buyers into choosing or rejecting the new small tablet from Samsung?

HTC First features specs that are nowhere near the HTC One and HTC Butterfly levels. But it's the first Android phone dedicated to the recently announced Facebook Home suite. Early reports indicate the First can only be bought with carrier contracts. The good news is sleuthing Android experts have found a way to make Facebook Home available in Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 devices.

Apple iOS users have been psyched by rumours surrounding the 2013 release date for iPad 5, iPad mini 2 and iPhone 5S since early this year. It is typical for such rumours to sprout as soon as a new iOS device is released. Even as other mobile tech companies are upping their game, many gadget shoppers couldn't be less psyched about what's coming from Apple. Here are five of the reasons behind this observation.

Castle Season 5 finale is scheduled to air on May 13 (Monday), just about a month from now. Fans are already scouring the internet for spoilers. Series creator Andrew Marlowe has been generous (and mean) enough with teasers. He warned, "We're looking at a very emotional finale."

"How I Met Your Mother" Season 8 finale is about a very important wedding. Avid viewers of the hit CBS comedy know this much. We know that it will be different from the Lily-Marshall wedding in Season 2. And we hope it will not be even remotely like the Ted-Stella non-wedding in Season 4. Next week's HIMYM episode, "Romeward Bound," ushers in the final three episodes of the season. The characters will be talking Rome. Viewers can expect the remainder of the season will be all abo...

HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 will be arriving in Australia beginning the week of April 15. Reviews for both devices come aplenty on the web. But phone shoppers are confused as to what's best for them. The One will be the first to arrive, and it will have more than a week of market head start. Mobicity announced it is expecting the S4 on April 26. But being the first to arrive does not guarantee being the first on sales. Perhaps we could take a look at the specs of both super smart Android ph...