10 of our hottest tech stories, lists, and features for your weekend reading

Too busy to read Tech in Asia twice a day? We forgive you (this time). Here’s a refresher course on the past week’s biggest stories.

1. In the wake of MH370, Flight Tracker wants to help families of flyers feel at ease

In light of the tragedy of flight MH370, Flight Tracker might just be the app worried families need for reassurance.

2. Xiaomi breaks into global top 10 for smartphone shipments, kicks out HTC

Boosted by buyers in China, half of the worldwide top 10 phone brands are now Chinese. Huawei is third, Lenovo fourth, Xiaomi debuts in sixth, Coolpad is eighth, and ZTE is ninth.

3. Pocari Sweat is putting the first ever ad on the lunar surface

Singapore startup Astroscale and Japanese sports drink company Pocari Sweat will deliver a time capsule to the moon next year.

4. This is China’s answer to the Oculus Rift, and it’s now on Kickstarter

Oculus is not the only company working on VR technology. Sony has already announced its plans to enter the arena with Morpheus, and now a Beijing-based startup, ANTVR, has launched a Kickstarter for its own virtual reality device.

Lists

1. Here are 5 websites to help you find your dream car in Indonesia

In Indonesia’s thriving automotive market, there are a lot of marketplace options for buying cars that you can find on the web.

2. 5 entrepreneurial inspirations from Japanese anime

Gengo’s CEO offers some fun entrepreneurial insights through an “otaku” lens.

Features