Company
Date Published
Author
Sam Sklar
Word count
643
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Storyrabbit, an innovative app developed by Treefort Media, offers personalized audio tours that share location-based stories and history tailored to individual interests. Founded by Kelly Garner, Treefort Media is known for producing audio content, including true crime podcasts and scripted shows. Inspired by the need for more engaging historical context during his travels, Garner created Storyrabbit to provide users with customizable audio experiences. Supported by a grant from ElevenLabs, Treefort Media leveraged advanced text-to-speech technology to develop professional-grade voice clones, enhancing the app's interactive capabilities. Actor Dominic Monaghan contributed by creating nature-focused content, while the app plans to expand its offerings with both scripted and unscripted formats, richer sound design, and practical features like live data integration. The ElevenLabs grant facilitated the app's development by providing extensive resources, enabling Storyrabbit to test and launch its services at scale.