Top Tech News: 2nd March, 2018

WhatsApp on iOS gets time, location stickers and option to search for group participants


With the update of version 2.18.30 for iOS, WhatsApp comes with the option of sharing time and location stickers on photos which is similar to the features that Instagram and Snapchat offer on their apps.

The new update also includes a new feature, where users will be able to search for a participant from the group info window itself.


Uber starts Offering rides to the Doctors


On Thursday, Uber said its Uber Health business will handle rides set up by doctor's offices or other health care providers and then bill that business, not the patient, for the service.

The company also said rides can be set up within a few hours or days in advance and Patients won't need access to a smartphone to use the service.

More than 100 health care providers have signed up including hospitals, clinics and physical therapy centers.


Harley Davidson invests in Silicon Valley based Electric Motorcycle Startup


Harley Davidson Inc. has invested in a Silicon Valley based eletric motorcycle startup which makes lightweight electric motorcycles, and looking to offer motorcycles that appeal to younger consumers.

The tie-up between both the companies announced on Thursday. This will allow Harley to work with Brisbane, California-based Alta Motors to develop new electric vehicles.

Companies said, Alta and Harley hope to attract riders who are interested in riding electric motorcycles that have no gears or clutch.


16 Cryptocurrency exchanges of Japan will form Self-Regulatory Body


16 government-registered cryptocurrency exchanges of Japan will set up a self-regulatory body to strengthen the trust in an industry which faced $530 million digital money heist in last month, January.

Hackers stole about $530 million in digital money from Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange "Coincheck Inc" in January which increased the security concerns about trading the asset in the i9ndustry of Japan.

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