What3words

[KKOB]

What3words has divided the entire globe into 57trillion 3m-squared boxes and given each location point a code or 'address' using three words from the English dictionary.

The w33 pin can be moved around Google Maps and will show the code for the precise point where the pin has been placed.

Alternatively, users can search the site for landmarks or addresses to find that location's code.

Or three random words can be entered, each separated by a full stop, to find a surprise location.

Once a location has been identified it can be shared by email, Facebook, Twitter or GPS systems.


According to what3words our front gate in Kaya is located in the square labelled belated.fairer.hence . Far easier to remember that GPS coordinates.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3458234/The-Etonians-realised-three-words-pinpoint-planet.html

[KKOB]

You can also change the 3 words to a local language without changing the language of the rest of app. The following are currently available: Turkish, French German, Spanish, Italian. With more to follow soon.

[Stuart T]

Just did it.

Good heavens.

......and it's global!

Most odd but I'm not sure how to take any advantage of it.

Perhaps I'm being obtuse?

[KKOB]

It'll be handier once they get it properly set-up for directions.