Autio - Audio for Travel

About

Autio, founded in 2020 and based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in location-based audio storytelling for travelers. The company provides a mobile app that features over 23,000 audio stories, automatically triggered by geolocation technology. This allows users to receive relevant historical and cultural information about landmarks and destinations as they explore. The app includes narratives from well-known figures like Kevin Costner, Phil Jackson, and John Lithgow, covering a variety of topics such as history, sports, and music. Recently, Autio introduced playlists to enhance the listening experience, allowing users to engage with a wider range of global stories. The app has received recognition in major publications and has been ranked among the top-grossing travel apps in the Apple App Store, winning the Webby Award for Best Travel App.