Arlene Paredes

A video of an 84-year-old grandfather playing Black Ops 2 and Halo 4 with his grandchildren is going viral on YouTube. The candid footage, uploaded only three days ago, has since received over 600,000 views.

“Alien base on the moon” sounds like an element of science fiction. But to UFO watchers and people bent on presenting evidence of extraterrestrial life, proof is everywhere. Consider a man’s insight to an old lunar photo from NASA’s Apollo Image Atlas.

How I Met Your Mother Season 9 is now official in all levels. Praises for the show and excitement for a "proper close" have come from as high as 20th Century Fox Television leadership. Meanwhile, Cobie Smulders teases fans on HIMYM Season 8X15: "P.S. I love you" and Barney's "mission."

iPad mini 2 and Nexus 7.7 could hit the gadget stores this year, if persisting rumours prove true. One is an Apple, the other is from Google. Each gadget is not for everyone, but there is an overlap in market when it comes to certain specs. Here is a quick look into rumours surrounding the two devices.

Nexus 4 and Xperia Z, flagship smartphones of Google and Sony, respectively, are two of the latest NFC (Near Field Communications)-enabled devices to hit Australia early this year. Forecasts suggest more mobile users will switch to NFC gadgets in 2013. Which of these much-anticipated phones will get the bigger market slice?

Google Nexus 4 could be available soon for gadget shoppers who have been itching to get the smartphone since late last year. From "Sold Out," the status for the LG-manufactured device has been changed to "Temporarily out of stock" in the Google Play Store. Consumers are advised to "keep a sharp eye" on the Nexus 4 page.

Asteroid 2012 DA14 will fly by Earth on Feb. 15 in a "record-setting close approach," just 17,200 miles above the planet's surface, says NASA. The report came barely three weeks after another near-Earth asteroid had whizzed past the planet.

UFO sightings particularly in Cotulla prompted Texas-based KENS5 news channel to delve a bit deeper into witness reports, particularly the strange report from Eagle Ford oil hot spot. The site has been labeled the "mother ship of UFO sightings."

How I Met Your Mother Season 9 is the show’s “victory lap,” at least that is how the actor who plays Ted Mosby sees this development. Next week on HIMYM, Robin Sparkles appears (perhaps for the last time) to entertain the gang and the viewers.

The Mentalist Season 5 Episode 13 significantly changed the "Who-is-Red-John" guessing game with the return of CBI supervising agent Ray Haffner and the "Red Barn" case. "I'm getting close, Lisbon. I'm getting very close," says Patrick Jane in the latest episode of the CBS series.

The Kindle Fire devices are winning the Android tablet game, at least in the U.S. According to a study, Google Nexus 7 does not even come close to Kindle Fire as the most dominant Android tablet in the country.

iPad mini 2 will reportedly be released in October, in time for the fall launch rumours that have been making the rounds on tech blogs. New 7-inch tablet buyers could be wondering whether the small Apple tablet is the right gadget for them. But how does it compare to other 7-inch tablets, like the Amazon Kindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7?

An unidentified flying object (UFO) was filmed in Australia, impressing some UFO watchers with the craft movement he captured. Narrating what he was seeing, the man said the strange flying object appears to be moving up and down. He noted it couldn’t have been a regular plane. He also tried to zoom in as close as he could. The UFO video may have convinced some viewers, but some YouTube users pointed out it could be a satellite.

Google Nexus 4, one of the most sought-after mobile devices late in 2012, will be available in Australia in February. Aussies could only hope that its availability won't be as erratic as in Google Play Store.

The Mentalist Season 5 has not seen Brett Partridge again, but some of those who have been reviewing previous seasons of the CBS series this character is Red John himself. What do you think?

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 Episode 12 is called "Walking on a Dream." Fans find this title easy to relate to Jessica Capshaw's character, Arizona Robbins, whose leg has been amputated early this season. Capshaw dishes her thoughts on this episode, as well as her character's relationship with Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez).

Sony Xperia Tablet Z: quad-core, waterproof. Nexus 10: octo-core, latest Android. Which one will you choose? It is an interesting year for tablet-makers and gadget users looking for the next best mobile device.

The year 2013 could be marked by sightings of two bright comets, one of which could be the brightest comet sighting in history. Astronomers, however, are careful not to spark too much anticipation because comets can be unpredictable. Here are five things to know from two comets observers could see this year until 2014.

A UFO sighting in Phoenix on Jan. 16 was reported to MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), with a number of witnesses saying they saw the strange lights, too. The witness, who did not leave a name, said she was driving along the elevated part of the North Valley when she saw some strange lights. She claims she has grown accustomed to the scenery there, but something strange appeared that night.

How I Met Your Mother Season 8 has had some blah episodes this season, but they picked up with a constant pace from Episode 10, "The Over-Correction." The mystery surrounding the Swarley-Patrice "romance," tickled viewers to speculate what is really going on. Then the engagement happened, so viewers are hooked again.

Matt Bomer aka Neal Caffrey of “White Collar” is chatting with fans online at the time of this feature’s posting. The live chat is made possible by USA network’s “Character Chatter” web page in time for mid-Season 4 return of the WC series Tuesday night.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" movie casting prediction talks have been going on for several months now. Matt Bomer, an early favorite for the Christian Grey role, has been at the center of fans' discussions. Is the 35-year-old "White Collar" actor too old for the role? His guest appearance on "The New Normal" seems to have answered this question.

White Collar Season 4 is back Tuesday night on U.S. television via USA network. Here are some of the things you have to remember from the pre-hiatus episode and some teasers from showrunner/series creator Jeff Eastin.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 9 is preparing its audience for another dramatic turn of events. The ABC drama took a rest last week following the tragedy in Richard Webber’s life. But towards the end, Meredith Grey warns, “Ignorance is bliss.”

Sony Xperia Z has yet to see the light of retail stores, but rumours are quickly spreading about an upcoming Sony Mobile 6.44-inch phablet. How did such a speculation start?

LG Optimus G is ready for a global rollout to over 50 countries, the Nexus 4 manufacturer announced in a press release. This came out days after reports about the imminent launch of Optimus G Pro in Japan surfaced on the web. The Optimus G, which was unveiled in September last year, has received positive reviews for its 4G LTE support. LG is confident its flagship device will give users the best 4G experience.

A metal detail found by a man in Russia has reportedly been studied and found to be 300 million years old. Findings prompted speculations that the relic could have been left behind by aliens or extraterrestrials.

Sony Xperia Z and ZL will both be available in at least five Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore and the Philippines. Sony Mobile confirmed both Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will be available in the SE Asian stores within the first quarter of 2013. The announcement was made at a launch event in Singapore last week. Which device should be in your gadget shopping list?

A UFO sighting witness from the west-central San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles (CA) reported having photographed a strange craft with the L.A.P.D. helicopter while working on some practice shots. The witness uploaded to MUFON a 2.70 MB (4912 x 3264 pixels) photo to back his report. (See accompanying photo.)