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

Here’s your weekly cheat-sheet of all of the major happenings in the Asian tech scene, condensed into a single post to enjoy by the poolside.

1. Darma is a smart cushion that corrects your posture and reminds you to meditate

Sitting too much is unhealthy – but inevitable – so why not teach people how to do it right? Darma is a smart cushion that aims to do just that.

2. Google’s new Boat Trekkers will capture images of recovery from Japan’s tsunami-ravaged coastline

Google Japan’s “Street View from the sea” project aims to document the coastal areas hit hardest by the country’s March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

3. The case for bootstrapping: building and selling a startup without a cent of funding

Juggling both investor expectations and the day-to-day task of building your business up is incredibly taxing, and certainly not for everyone. Jon Yongfook, founder and CEO of Beatrix, believes there is another path that is equally rewarding, and that is to bootstrap.

4. Uber finally rides into Hong Kong

More than a year after it first ventured into Asia, popular transportation network company Uber has finally arrived in in the fragrant harbor.

5. This startup could be a lifesaver when you’re seeking credible statistics

Type a search term and Graph instantly generates – you guessed it – a graph with selectable timeframes and parameters.

6. Ask a question, get a plan: new Indian startup streamlines your travel booking

FindmyCarrots mimics the aggregation model of a large travel portal like Expedia or MakeMyTrip but has other variables and layers of metadata for destination discovery and booking to one’s taste.

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