Many people “drop a pin” when they want to send their location to someone else, but what if you don’t have a good connection or need to speak where you are? Now, an app called what3words can help.

Law enforcement agencies are encouraging the public to download the what3words app. The app identifies precise locations. Every 10-foot square is given a unique combination of three words. Police ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When you're out on the water or hiking in a remote area, trying to describe exactly where you are can be nearly impossible. Street names and landmarks don't exist out in the middle ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Getting lost while hiking or running can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when there are no recognizable landmarks to help describe your location. In light of such ...

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The What3Words (W3W) geocoding algorithm creates potential for confusing different nearby addresses, with potentially hazardous implications in emergency situations, according to a new ...

When you’re out on the water or hiking in a remote area, trying to describe exactly where you are can be nearly impossible. Street names and landmarks don’t exist out in the middle of a lake or deep ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - When you’re out on the water or hiking in a remote area, trying to describe exactly where you are can be nearly impossible. Street names and landmarks don’t exist out in the ...

IONIA COUNTY, Mich. — The director of Ionia County Central Dispatch says he and his team want to get the word out about a smartphone app they've been using for years that could help rescuers get to ...

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