Arlene Paredes

Sony Xperia Z and HTC J Butterfly (aka DROID DNA) share a couple of in-demand features, on top of which are stunning Full HD screen display and waterproof technology. But which of these Android smartphones would you pick?

iPad 5 release date will fall sometime in October, says the many rumours surrounding Apple iOS devices. Sony could be ready by then, judging from the Xperia Tablet Z videos now enticing gadget watchers on YouTube.

iPad mini 2 release date is believed to fall within the last quarter of the year, just in time for the release anniversary of its predecessor. Rumours are persistent that the new small tablet from Apple will feature Sharp's IGZO technology, dramatically boosting its screen display. Why is there much anticipation for the IGZO advantage?

Adele does not seem to be the type who would keep her mouth shut after standing close to Chris Brown when the latter snubbed the standing ovation for Frank Ocean’s Grammy win Sunday night. Photos of the British hitmaker have been circulating the social media, with captions saying she gave Brown a piece of her mind. What did Adele say to Chris Brown?

How I Met Your Mother Season 8, Episode 16 continues the plot on Ted’s “bad crazy” girl friend Jeanette (guest star Abby Elliott). The previous episode revealed that Jeanette has been stalking Ted since he covered the New York Magazine back in Season 7 (“a year and a half ago”). Meanwhile, Robin spends time with Marshall’s and Lily’s baby Marvin. Does she change her mind about becoming a mother?

Nexus 4 supply is getting better now, which means many of those who have been waiting for months are now enjoying Google's flagship smartphone. New owners might want to root their Android phone, others might be satisfied with the way things are running out of the box. But to those who are tech-curious, here is an introduction to rooting the LG-manufactured Nexus 4.

Once Upon A Time Season 2, Episode 13 ("Tiny") is mostly a build-up into Rumplestiltskin's search for his long lost son, Baelfire. The re-appearance of Anton the Giant (guest star Jorge Garcia) seems to be a neat trick to distract the viewers prior to a "surprise" coming up. Meantime, the burning question blazes more intensely than ever: Is Baelfire Henry's father, or is he Neal's father (which would make him Henry's gramps)?

Pope Benedict XVI has announced his intention to resign, saying “my strength is no longer adequate, given my advancing age.” (Translated from Latin) Here are five things to know about the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, with answers to frequently asked questions about the largely unexpected announcement.

Bones Season 8 Episode 15, called "The Shot in the Dark" will reveal more about Dr Temperance Brennan's history - her childhood, her mother, and how that history plays out in her head now that she's a mom.

"We are Proud of Ed Sheeran" has gone trending in anticipation of the musician's category being called at the Grammy Awards 2013. His song "The A Team" was nominated for Song of the Year. The Twitterverse is filled with reasons why Sheeran is enjoying such a strong support from fans.

UFO sightings is not uncommon in Australia. Over the weekend, another UFO Australia video made it to YouTube, this time, three bright objects were filmed in triangular formation at daytime in Melbourne. The clip gets interesting by the time one of the UFOs moved at ultraspeed as it zipped across the horizon.

How I Met Your Mother Season 9 is going to be a farewell offering tied in a neat ribbon, as hinted by creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, who dished "a new way to tell the story" up ahead. From the subtle hints dropped, many fans are quick to predict HIMYM Season 9 will be a story in the direction of "How I Met Your Father."

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is making its way to the market and will hit the stores soon enough, as the Galaxy S4 release date has been largely speculated to be March 15. Which of these two high-end Android smartphones would upgraders prefer?

Bianca Giaever, from Middlebury in Vermont, is a member of the social video sharing site Vimeo. She talked to a 6-year-old boy about a movie he may have in mind. And the boy dished more than just a concept. What follows is a delightfully fascinating story that paints a smile on, and leaves a warm feeling to the viewers.

American Idol 2013 begins Hollywood Week Wednesday (Feb.6). Early favorites from the auditions gear up their vocal chords for this challenge to impress judges Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, and Randy Jackson. The Top 40 has been leaked earlier, but how accurate is it?

iPad mini 2 release date is rumoured to be scheduled in October, in time for the release of iPad 5. Other rumours indicated a mid-year unveiling, but so far the 2013 last quarter release is one of the most persistent tittle-tattle. It coincides around the time of the small tablet's first anniversary in the market.

Acapulco, Mexico is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, but for six Spanish women who were gang raped by armed men and the six men who were vacationing with them, the image of the paradise has been gravely tarnished. Here are 10 things to know about the Acapulco gang rape.

Tsunami watch has been raised in Australia after a magnitude 8 earthquake struck near Solomon Islands Wednesday morning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) issued a tsunami warning for the affected islands.

Giovanna Plowman's Twitter account is followed by over 156,000 users. It is not clear whether these are all unique users, but it is clear Plowman wants to enjoy her fame with them. To Plowman, she has fans and she is more relevant than other celebrities. One thing is clear in the infamous Plowman's tampon-sucking state of mind: the more haters you have, the more "words to live by" you need to shout out.

'American Idol racism' does sound odd to many viewers of the show who know all the champions in the show's history. Yet a report has surfaced on a lawsuit being prepared against the Fox singing competition. A California legal analyst believes the contestants suing the show are "highly unlikely to win" the case if it does move forward at all.

Sony Xperia Z is going to be released soon in Australia. Speculations suggest a March 1 official release. How does the new Sony flagship smartphone fare against existing popular Android smartphones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3?

UFO sightings come in many shapes and forms, but here's one that is remarkably fast. A strange flying object was captured zooming past a passenger plane and a jet from a distance. A young boy's startled reaction was also caught in the background.

Many Twitter users are raving about the Destiny's Child Super Bowl reunion, with several calling it "best halftime show." Fans obviously got nostalgic over the unexpected show. Jumping in the trending topic is comedy actor Steve Martin, who got thousands of re-tweets and 'favorites' for his "Congrats, Beyonce" tweet.

'UFO Sighting 2013' records keep expanding on the MUFON web site, as reports of strange objects in the sky continue to be sent in from various U.S. states. Just over the weekend alone, MUFON received 40 sighting reports, with several submissions from Florida and Texas. But one of the most unusual reports came from California.

American Idol 2013 judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Randy Jackson are believed to be the reasons why the show got its lowest-ever premiere ratings. Now that the first part of Idol auditions is over, viewers hope that all the unnecessary bickering, weak reviews and abused clichés could stop. Here are 10 of the Idol hopefuls who showed great potential during some decent airtime in the past three weeks.

American Idol 2013 (Season 12) may have lost a lot of its magic since the first season. After Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, no Idol champ has really reached remarkable peaks in the industry. But there’s still hope viewers could witness the coming out of yet another big name in music. Here are 7 of the best pre-Hollywood Idol auditions this season.

Nexus 4 is gone again in Australia after only days of being available. Both the 8GB and 16GB variants of the Google flagship smartphone has just returned to Google Play site, but now buyers are doused with cold water again.

Alyssa Rosales (Dog Girl), Giovanna Plowman (Tampon Girl) and Dino Bruscia (Poop-Ice Cream Guy) are today's internet celebrities for reasons you parents will probably not believe. Then again, what haven't you seen online?

The kid president says "the darndest things," but he does drive his point home. The 9-year-old YouTube celebrity Robby Novak was on CNN recently to discuss his latest video clip, ‘A Pep Talk from Kid President to You.”