Unlocking the grid: the fascinating story of what3words' unique localization journey

Globally Speaking Radio by RWS

Oct 24, 2023Business

‘Hurt. Soap. Blows.’ In case you are wondering, we haven't gone crazy, these are just the three words what3words uses to describe our location today. But now we're wondering what those three words would be like in French...

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