Question 1

What is Situ?

Accepted Answer

Situ is a spatial audio engine. Open the app, and a real-time AI narrator uses history, local lore, and culture to drop you directly into the pulse of the community—unlocking the story of where you are.

Question 2

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

The system anchors to your GPS. It scans historical databases, local lore, and Wikipedia, synthesizing the raw data into a continuous, broadcast-quality audio experience tailored to your exact coordinates.

Question 3

Can I interact with the narrator?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The engine is fully conversational. Speak naturally to ask for more detail on a specific building, skip a topic, or request the history of the neighborhood ahead.

Question 4

Does it work everywhere?

Accepted Answer

Situ is optimized for narrative-rich environments like cities, historic districts, and cultural landmarks. Rural coverage depends on the availability of documented local history.

Question 5

What languages are supported?

Accepted Answer

Situ broadcasts in over 50 languages. While source material remains in its native text, the audio output can be toggled to your preferred language at any time in the settings.

Question 6

Is my location data tracked?

Accepted Answer

Your GPS is used exclusively to trigger local stories. Location data is not logged, stored, or monetized beyond the active session.

Question 7

What does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The first 24 hours are free. Continued access is $1 for a day pass, $5 per month, or $40 annually.

Question 8

How are the sources and SITU outputs licensed?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the source. The actively playing topic shows a link at the bottom of the page to the source material and the relevant copyright, such as public domain, Creative Commons BY-SA, or all rights reserved. The photographs and SITU narration maintain the license of source. All other aspects of SITU are copyright, all rights reserved.

SITU — Spatial audio narration app