K-Pop stars send love to Smart subscribers, Filipino fans in KCON:TACT HI 5 finale

“It’s my first time here at KCON, the world’s biggest K-Culture festival. Good to see you all here. The energy here charges me,” said Korean pop icon Rain. “It was great to be able to share this moment with you all. It’s awesome to share this moment with you. I want to be together with you next time.”

Much love was exchanged between fans and some of the biggest K-Pop stars as the much-awaited virtual K-culture gathering returned in KCON:TACT HI 5. In the Philippines, the event was livestreamed exclusively on Smart’s new GigaPlay App, giving subscribers free access to watch the live performances and meet-and-greet events from Sept. 18 to 26.

With MNP in full swing: Now is the best time to be with Globe

Globe is excited to welcome new customers as the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) comes into full swing. Customers can now port to Globe, hassle-free and retain their number even if they upgrade from prepaid to postpaid and vice versa. They can also enjoy access to their GCash account without the need to create a new one. Most of all, porting is FREE.

“This is the best time to be with Globe. There are so many reasons for our customers to stay and excited for those who will join us in the Globe family. Our ecosystem of services allow us to help uplift the lives of our customers and empower them to make the right choices,” said Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, Globe Chief Commercial Officer.

Moon at arm’s reach: Infinix launches Zero X Pro, takes phone photography and mobile gaming to lunar heights

Infinix is launching its latest flagship phone Zero X Pro in the Philippines–taking mobile photography to lunar heights with the smartphone’s Super Zoom Moonshot camera and smart photo algorithm engine. The phone sports a dual-chip gaming processor to give a seamless and exciting gaming experience.  

Zero X Pro carries a 108 MP primary camera, an 8MP periscope lens with 5X optical zoom and 60X hybrid zoom, and a 120° field of view (FOV) 8MP ultra-wide and macro lens for the optimum photographic experience. These tiny but powerful cameras, which are unparalleled in the market, allow users to capture high-resolution images of the moon and night sky views. 

The superzoom camera feature unlocks endless possibilities for young users who are active visual storytellers, including 960 FPS super slow motion and 4k time-lapse quality for an incredible, immersive video experience and a 16MP dual flash front camera for selfie-savvy Filipinos. 

Win Big Giveaways from Your Favorite Brands at Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival

Here’s how you can win ₱430,000 worth of prizes from over 30 of your go-to brands

Heads up, brand sukis. At Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival, you’ll enjoy not just the best deals and discounts from trusted brands, but also free shipping with no minimum spend, ₱1,000 off brand vouchers, and exciting Big Brand Giveaways amounting to ₱430,000 worth of prizes!

Leading up to October 10, you can look forward to daily free vouchers, bundles, newly launched items, and even a lifetime supply of products from your favorite electronics, personal care, health, fashion, and home brands. Check out some of the prizes you can expect from your favorite brands below:

Rising alt-pop artist Mezzaluna conquers music on her own terms

Watch the music video of her brooding, sultry number “In Situ”

Introduced earlier this year as one of the first Asian artists to join pan-regional music label, OFFMUTE, Mezzaluna has captivated music fans with her jazzy, soulful and sometimes brooding take on pop music. With deep, sultry vocals and intensely personal storytelling style, the Indonesian newcomer delivers inspiring and powerful songs with a universal reach.

She also grew up in a musical household as the daughter of Indonesian rockstar, BimBim — drummer of the legendary Indonesian rock band Slank, and started picking up the piano and guitar at an early age. Despite coming from a lineage of acclaimed and respected musicians, Mezzaluna forged a path of her own, and developed her own sense of artistry in a uniquely humbling way.

Japan’s Tokimeki Records finds new city pop muse in Filipina singer-songwriter syd hartha

Listen to the boogie-infused cover of The Cardigan’s “Carnival”

After gaining prominence with some notable pop classics, Japanese music project Tokimeki Records brings boogie and ‘80s retro sounds back to the dancefloor with a reimagining of The Cardigans’ “Carnival.”

Featuring Filipina singer-songwriter syd hartha on vocals, the new version of “Carnival” evokes pre-pandemic Tokyo where neon pulses through the towering skyscrapers and a random stroll downtown offers the best form of therapeutic escape. Trading the ‘90s twee-pop sound of the original for a more lighthearted disco-pop affair, electronic music producer Yutaka Takanami of Tokimeki Records embraces the carefree bliss that has come to define his previous releases, while infusing spacious production and sticky-sweet, synthesizer melodies to the mix. 

Things Only Financially Independent Millennials Can Relate to

If you take advantage of online payments’ convenience and rewards, then you’re one of them! 

Were you born between 1981 to 1996? If you answered ‘yes,’ then you’re a millennial! Millennials experienced life before smartphones, social media, and the internet, while also living and thriving in the current digital age. Although millennials sometimes get an undeserved bad rap, this generation, in fact, displays high levels of maturity and responsibility—they’re socially aware, financially conscious, and tech-savvy. 

Do you consider yourself a financially independent millennial? Here’s a quick adulting checklist for all you independent millennials: