A new artificial intelligence application called Wrinkles aims to transform how people explore their surroundings and travel. Available on both iOS and Android, the app acts as an automated audio tour guide, revealing hidden histories and local lore about nearby streets and buildings so users can engage with the world without constantly staring at their screens.
Founded by David Stemler and Ryan Hansan, the startup emerged from a desire to fix the cumbersome experience of traditional museum apps. The platform launches with a global foundation of 1.3 million points of interest across 177 countries, allowing museums, creators, and everyday users to enrich the map with personal memories, historical data, and interactive location-based content.
Wrinkles remains free for consumers, generating revenue through partnerships with tourism boards, hotels, and businesses that utilize the platform to offer custom experiences to visitors. Moving forward, the founders envision the app becoming an everyday companion for urban navigation and cultural exploration.
- Launch of Wrinkles for iOS and Android as an AI location-based audio guide.
- Global database featuring 1.3 million points of interest across 177 countries.
- Users and cultural institutions can add custom stories and family memories.
- Free consumer model supported by B2B partnerships and location sponsorships.
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