DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Finding yourself in an emergency situation without any nearby landmarks can be extremely distressing. The Brookville Fire Department (BFD) would like to remind people the free ...

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 ...

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

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ShipEngine, a leading shipping API, today announces that it has partnered with innovative location technology what3words, enabling seamless deliveries and strengthening the ...

A smartphone app that converts GPS coordinates into three simple words is gaining traction among emergency responders in the Charlotte area, potentially saving crucial minutes when locating people in ...

HEALTH COVERAGE. NOW, IF YOU BECOME LOST AND YOU’RE NOT ABLE TO GIVE DIRECTIONS OR MAYBE IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE LOST, IT TURNS OUT THERE ARE THREE WORDS THAT CAN MEAN RESCUE. IT’S AN APP THAT CAN BRING ...

Warmer temperatures mean many of us will spend more time outside whether that’s hiking trails, weekends on the lake, or music festivals. And along with sunscreen, there is a smartphone app you should ...

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Miami Beach is the first city in South Florida to use a new app that helps 911 dispatchers find callers who aren’t sure where they are. City officials in a press release ...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Ingham County first responders successfully rescued a woman in her late 70s on Monday, thanks to modern safety tools. On Monday, July 14, at 5:35 p.m., Ingham 911 was alerted ...