Omaha Startup Debuts 'Paper-Fi' Books with Synchronized Audio

Radioposter's new platform uses computer vision to sync soundtracks with physical books, creating an immersive reading experience.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Midwest startup Radioposter has launched a new platform called "Paper-Fi" that synchronizes audio soundtracks with physical books using computer vision technology. The system, which works with smartphones or smart glasses, allows readers to experience an immersive, multi-sensory story without any hardware embedded in the books themselves. Radioposter's first title, "Forest Bathing for Punks," features a dynamic punk rock and atmospheric soundtrack that shifts in intensity based on the contents of each page spread.

Why it matters

As digital fatigue grows and consumers return to physical media, Radioposter's "Paper-Fi" technology aims to give printed books new life by lending them the sonic power of the web. The startup is positioning the Midwest as a hub for this new physical-digital hybrid medium, which it believes can help reduce screen time by enhancing the reading experience.

The details

Radioposter's proprietary system uses a patent-pending computer vision technology to detect which page the reader is on and trigger the corresponding audio score. This includes music, narration, and ambient soundscapes that react in real-time as the reader turns the pages. The experience is designed to be ambient, with no need to interact with a smartphone or other device once the session begins.

  • Radioposter officially launched its "Paper-Fi" platform in February 2026.
  • The company's first title, "Forest Bathing for Punks," is available for purchase now.

The players

Radioposter

A media technology company based in Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to merging physical publishing with synchronized audio.

Casey Fictum

The founder of Radioposter and a product veteran from Apple and Google.

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What they’re saying

“We aren't trying to give books pixels. We are doing the opposite. We created an advanced system to make the screen disappear, allowing the reader to get lost in the physical artifact and audio. The goal is to give paper new superpowers so it can compete with the dopamine loops the screen-driven internet is so good at.”

— Casey Fictum, Founder, Radioposter (businessinsider.com)

“The internet gave us infinite content, but the Midwest can give us finite, beautifully crafted stories worth holding onto.”

— Casey Fictum, Founder, Radioposter (businessinsider.com)

What’s next

Radioposter plans to release additional "Paper-Fi" book titles throughout 2026 and is actively working with artists and composers interested in creating content for the new medium.

The takeaway

Radioposter's "Paper-Fi" technology represents a novel approach to enhancing the physical reading experience by blending it with immersive audio, positioning the printed book as a viable competitor to the digital distractions of the screen-driven internet.