# RealNetworks

> RealNetworks is a Seattle technology company founded by Rob Glaser in 1994. A pioneer of internet audio and video, it now combines SAFR enterprise computer vision and access control with RealPlayer consumer media software and GameHouse casual games. Its former mobile division, including KONTXT anti-fraud technology, was acquired by TransUnion in April 2026.

- **Founded:** 1994
- **Headquarters:** Seattle, United States
- **Founders:** Rob Glaser (Founder, Chairman and CEO)
- **Products:** RealAudio, RealPlayer, GameHouse, SAFR, SAFR SCAN
- **Notable:** Introduced RealAudio Player in April 1995, an early consumer internet streaming product., SAFR SCAN achieved certified integration with Genetec Security Center., Launched SAFR Guard for retail security in April 2025.

## Products & services

- **RealAudio** — Historic internet audio technology introduced in April 1995; the origin of the RealPlayer family.
- **RealPlayer** — Consumer video player, downloader and library manager, with mobile synchronization and AI-assisted media features. Free download with paid upgrades.
- **GameHouse** — Casual games publishing and distribution across mobile and PC, including story-driven games and subscription access. RealNetworks acquired GameHouse in 2004.
- **SAFR** — Computer vision software for facial matching, enterprise security, authentication and live-video applications; publicly launched in 2018.
- **SAFR SCAN** — Edge facial-authentication devices for physical access control, integrated with existing security platforms; began shipping in May 2022.
- **SAFR Guard** — On-camera facial matching and mobile alerts for retail loss prevention and asset protection.
- **KONTXT (former mobile division)** — AI-based messaging and voice fraud detection. The mobile division was acquired by TransUnion on April 1, 2026.

## Achievements

- Introduced RealAudio Player in April 1995, an early consumer internet streaming product.
- SAFR SCAN achieved certified integration with Genetec Security Center.
- Launched SAFR Guard for retail security in April 2025.
- Former KONTXT platform blocked more than eight billion spam and scam messages over eight years, according to Glaser’s February 2026 statement.

## Latest updates

- **2025-04** — SAFR Guard launched for retail loss prevention and asset protection.
- **2025-09** — SAFR announced Genetec Security Center SaaS integration for SAFR SCAN.
- **2026-02** — TransUnion announced an agreement to acquire the mobile division; terms were not disclosed in the announcement.
- **2026-04** — TransUnion completed the mobile division acquisition on April 1.

## Links

- Website: https://realnetworks.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realnetworks
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RealNetworks
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realnetworks

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