Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about GeoBarta.
What is GeoBarta?
GeoBarta is a free AI-powered news briefing platform that summarizes news from hundreds of sources and organizes it by geographic relevance — from global headlines to your local neighborhood. Get your daily briefing in about 60 seconds.
Is GeoBarta free?
Yes, GeoBarta is completely free to use. No subscription, no hidden fees, no paywalls. We believe everyone deserves access to quality news.
Do I need to create an account?
No signup required. Just visit geobarta.com and start reading. Your preferences (like location and theme) are saved locally in your browser.
How does the AI summarization work?
Our AI reads thousands of articles from trusted news sources, identifies the most important stories, clusters related coverage, and generates concise summaries that capture the key facts. Every summary links to the original sources so you can read more.
What news sources do you use?
We aggregate from hundreds of trusted sources including major wire services (AP, Reuters), national newspapers, regional outlets, and local news organizations. We prioritize credible, established journalism.
How often is the news updated?
News briefings are updated throughout the day. You'll always see the latest stories when you visit.
Can I customize my news feed?
Yes! You can set your location to get relevant local news, choose your preferred topics, and adjust the reading direction (LTR/RTL). Your preferences are saved automatically.
Is there a mobile app?
A native mobile app is coming in January 2026. In the meantime, GeoBarta works great as a Progressive Web App (PWA) — you can add it to your home screen for an app-like experience.
How do you handle my privacy?
We respect your privacy. We don't require accounts, don't sell your data, and store preferences locally in your browser. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Are the summaries accurate?
We strive for accuracy and always link to original sources for verification. AI summaries focus on extracting facts without editorial bias. For complex or nuanced stories, we recommend reading the full articles.
Why is it called GeoBarta?
'Geo' represents our geographic organization of news (Global → Regional → National → Local), and 'Barta' means 'news' or 'message' in several languages including Bengali.
How can I report a bug or suggest a feature?
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at hello@geobarta.com with your feedback, bug reports, or feature ideas.
Do you have ads?
Currently, GeoBarta is ad-free. We're focused on building the best news experience first.
Can I use GeoBarta offline?
As a PWA, GeoBarta can cache some content for offline viewing. However, for the latest news, you'll need an internet connection.