Arlene Paredes

HTC M7 One is how many gadget buyers know the latest HTC flagship phone. The official name, however, is simply HTC One. Now those looking into buying their new smartphone for the year can start comparing from One to Z -- as in Xperia Z, Sony's new waterproof and dustproof 2013 smartphone entrant.

American Idol 2013 (Season 12) took its Hollywood Top 40 to Las Vegas to trim the contestants to about half the number. As the much-awaited live rounds draw near, viewers launch into a quest to pick their top Idol bets, early ‘hates,’ and early favorites. (Watch videos.)

iOS 6.1.2 Jailbreak is possible and has been tested for Apple iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, much to the delight of Apple users looking to maintain a jailbroken device. The update was the second from the Apple OS in a week's time. iOS 6.1.1 software update addresses "an issue that could impact cellular performance and reliability for iPhone 4S."

Two men were found dead early Thursday morning in separate Sydney suburbs. Police confirmed to reporters the deaths of both men were suspicious. Police are unable to release more information due to the nature of the deaths. It is understood the families of both men are being contacted as of this posting. Anyone who may have some information about the incidents is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

"Once Upon a Time" Season 2 Episode 14, "Manhattan," is perhaps in the Top 5 of the best episodes of the series, so far. OUAT will not be back until March 3. For now, viewers can read some spoilers and speculate on what will happen next to the most dysfunctional family tree in Fairy Tale history. If you haven't caught the series in a while, now is a good time for some catching up - things are about to get even more complicated.

Nexus 10 4.2.2 Jelly Bean has been available to many tablet users as Over-The-Air (OTA) update. It is not a major Android tweak, perhaps not even close to the much-anticipated Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie. But the minor improvements are much appreciated by Google tablet users, nonetheless.

YouTube Harlem Shake videos continue to go viral as the all-male Aussie hip-hop group Justice Crew went trending on Twitter for their own abs-revealing “Harlem style.” Could this dance craze beat the phenomenon of Korean Psy’s Gangnam Style?

Google Nexus 4 is a well-built snappy smartphone that offers great value for money. If you are considering buying the device, you should know now is a good time. One, the Google brand and LG supply chain are finally meeting consumer demand after months of discrepancy. Two, the phone's fantastic specs could lose its magic a couple more months later. Three, Nexus 5 may or may not be coming by mid-year.

Giovanna Plowman aka Tampon Girl shocked social media users when she sucked on her own used tampon following a dare. Now a duo of Japanese girls is on the same trail of "internet fame" over a raunchy video involving condom ice cream.

The shocking Glee "I do" episode threw a few surprises last week, prompting fans to speculate what is going on, and what will happen next. The series is not coming back until March 7, so here are a few Glee spoilers. A giveaway shout-out from dramedy creator Ryan Murphy settles the debate among Finchel (Finn and Rachel) followers.

Mr Gideon Cross, the hero in Sylvia Day’s erotic “Crossfire” series has been spinning some dazed, confused, and lovestruck readers into a wild episode of confusion. Do they like him better than Fifty Shades’ Christian Grey?

Nexus 7 4.2.2 Android update should be easy to install from the settings page of your device. Check the OS changelog for a good understanding of your improved OS. If updating has been a challenge for you, read on for the link to a variety of how-to methods. Android 4.2.2 is considered only a minor update, but early reviews indicate a good show of improvement, nonetheless.

iPad Mini 2 release date has been consistently pegged in the final quarter of the year, specifically in the month of October. Meanwhile, analysts are saying the new small Apple tablet could be more expensive by 30 per cent.

Nexus 5 updates remain unofficial as neither LG nor Google has referred to a Nexus 4 successor just yet. But which LG device got a Bluetooth certification recently? Sleuthing Android watchers posed the question, encouraging tech bloggers to delve deeper into the next Google-LG Nexus smartphone mystery.

Sony Xperia Tablet S is attracting new gadget shoppers with a price drop of $50 and free Casual Cover for a total savings of $110. Meanwhile, the international release of Xperia Tablet Z, the new flagship tablet from the Japanese tech firm remains one of the most anticipated news of 2013.

The Harlem Shake is an old dance move sparking new interest among YouTube video makers and viewers today. A week ago, a Harlem Shake compilation video of the best dance clips was posted to the video sharing site, and it has so far drawn over 6 million views. Is it the new Gangnam Style?

The iOS 6.1.1 update for iPhone 4S users is creating some battery drain problems, according to many users who raised the matter on Apple Support Communities. The iOS update was released Monday last week. Within days, several users have expressed regret over updating the OS of their mobile device.

The 2013 Russian meteor shower on Friday will go down in history as the day people saw in real life what could look "good" in Armageddon movies: the threatening trail of smoke in the sky followed by glasses splattering due to a shockwave. Jokes were shouted out on Twitter. One image suggests what really happened was that the fireball trail was caused by the anime Dragon Ball popping out in the real world from popular fiction. But the meteor hit posed a very serious reminder.

A meteorite has reportedly crashed Friday into the Earth's atmosphere above central Russia. International news agencies have received reports of "windows crashing" and "injuries." Meanwhile, UFO fears reportedly sparked panic in the affected region, as witnesses reported their ordeal on Twitter.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z has recently been unveiled in Japan during an NTT DoCoMo sprint portfolio event. Quick reviews of the device have been drawing praises from gadget watchers, making spectators wonder whether the Xperia Z tablet could be a formidable competition to iPad 4, and eventually, iPad 5.

Nexus 7.7 and iPad Mini 2 are expected to further heat up the battle for big chunks of the small tablet market in 2013. Each gadget's name is not even official yet, but potential buyers already know each device by such name, due to persistent rumors among tech blog sites and forums. Reports are mostly unconfirmed, but buyers are looking for info anyway, because a lot of rumours typically prove positive upon launch date.

Grey's Anatomy Season 9, Episode 15 is called "Hard Bargain." In this episode, doctors continue to struggle with imminent changes to Seattle Grace Mercy West and their personal lives. Calzona's Callie Torres left a game-changing question in the previous episode. Fans are about see the response of other doctors, including Crowen couple Owen Hunt and Cristina Yang.

An amateur astronomer from Australia has caught a preview image of the near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA14 on Feb 13. If you are a stargazing enthusiast and you have instruments for space observation, you might want to wake up early on Feb. 16 to watch the sky from 4:30am (AEDT).

Nexus 7.7 release date could fall within months away from the iPad mini 2 launch, according to rumours. The May Google I/O event will reportedly coincide with the new Nexus tablet and Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie announcements. One of the most prevalent speculations is that Nexus 7.7 will have both front- and rear-facing cameras.

Apple iPad mini 2 release date and rumours are one of the subjects most frequently discussed in tech communities online. iPad 5 anticipation features also come aplenty, but not as ubiquitous as the Apple mini reports. It may be difficult to draw the exact number of blogs and updates published daily for each iOS device. But it is understandable why more people would search for the new iPad mini than its full-size sibling.

Sony Xperia Z will arrive in Australia on Feb. 20, according to an Aussie online store. Meanwhile, users in Japan are now able to buy Sony's flagship smartphone via NTT Docomo.

An Apple iPhone 5 case which renders the premium smartphone waterproof is essential for mobile users who have an active outdoor lifestyle. If you are still thinking of a Valentine's Day gift for your loved one, here is an idea. Even those who are not the beach-going type also need it, just to be very sure about protecting such a very expensive device.

Google Nexus 5 is now being discussed again by Android fans itching to explore Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie as soon as it comes out. The next Google flagship phone could reportedly feature a 13 megapixel rear camera, too, to compete against Xperia Z and the yet-to-be-unveiled Galaxy S4, among other mobile devices.

Many Samsung Galaxy S3 users are considering the S4 release date, which has reportedly been set to March 15. Tech bloggers and sleuthing Android watchers are citing reliable intel reports that point to the said date as the next big day for the Korean tech giant.