Company
Date Published
Author
Greg Jourdan
Word count
503
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Mapbox Dash and what3words have collaborated to introduce a voice integration feature that simplifies navigation by allowing users to input three-word addresses instead of traditional street addresses, which can be cumbersome due to length and complexity. What3words divides the world into 3-meter squares, assigning each a unique three-word combination, facilitating precise and memorable location descriptions already used by companies such as Mercedes, Ford, and Mitsubishi. This system is particularly beneficial in scenarios where traditional addresses are inadequate, such as large buildings, remote areas, or locations without formal addresses. The integration, available in 48 languages, is designed to improve navigation and logistics applications, with the core what3words and Mapbox Search SDK solution accessible on GitHub for developers. The technology enhances user experience by enabling precise communication of locations and is ideal for applications in e-commerce, on-demand logistics, and navigation.