RealSam UK

💫 Passionate about supporting the blind & partially sighted community
💫 Home of RealSAM Pocket and Re Find out more at www.realsam.co.uk

RealSAM Pocket is the fully voice-controlled mobile phone, media player and assistant for people with sight loss. RealSAM Pocket launched in the UK in 2018, in partnership with the RNIB and O2, as an easy to use mobile phone with features to help Blind and Visually Impaired people. These features include unlimited access to audio books, newspapers, magazines, podcasts and radio stations plus an inbuilt magnifier, navigation support and video access to Be My Eyes. In 2022, RealSAM Pocket launched in the US wth new features including optical character recognition to read printed or handwritten text and object recognition. With a range of contract and pricing options available, there is a RealSAM Pocket product that's right for you.

10/01/2026

Release the pressure of the new year!

January arrives with a familiar kind of pressure. New habits, new routines, new versions of ourselves we’re supposed to become overnight.

BookClub was never meant to be a resolution or a challenge. You listen when you can, join the conversation when you want, and come back when it suits you. No pressure, no falling behind — just stories and people moving through the month together.

As we head into the New Year, BookClub is growing too. Our BookClub app is coming soon, making it even easier to listen, reflect and stay connected — all in one place, built with accessibility at its heart.

Start the year slowly. Start it together. 📚✨

Read the full article via the link in our bio.

02/01/2026

Pick 3: The Spy Who Loved by Clare Mulley

Narrated by Jenny Coverack | Playing time: 15 hours 2 minutes

A fascinating, deeply human account of a woman who lived — and loved — dangerously.

What it’s about:

Christine Granville, born Krystyna Skarbek, was Britain’s first female secret agent during the Second World War. Fearless, resourceful and endlessly complex, she skied across mountains into occupied Poland, worked in North Africa, and was parachuted into France, where survival was never guaranteed. Clare Mulley’s biography explores not just her extraordinary wartime service, but the cost of living at full intensity — and the tragic end of a life shaped by secrecy and courage.

02/01/2026

Pick 2: The Jump by Martina Cole

Narrated by Annie Aldington | Playing time: 22 hours 8 minutes

A raw, uncompromising crime novel from one of Britain’s most powerful voices.

What it’s about:

Donna Brunos believes completely in her husband — so when he’s jailed for armed robbery, she’s certain he’s been framed. Desperate to save him from a brutal prison sentence, Donna agrees to help plan his escape. What follows pulls her into a violent underworld she never imagined, forcing her to confront truths about love, loyalty and herself that she may not survive. Dark, gripping and relentless.

Contains strong language.

02/01/2026

Pick 1: The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by Peter Marinker | Playing time: 14 hours 41 minutes

A glamorous, melancholy portrait of ambition, excess and slow collapse.

What it’s about:

Anthony and Gloria are young, magnetic and convinced the world owes them everything. New York is their playground — full of parties, drinking and big dreams — and their marriage is fuelled by passion and performance. But as money tightens and expectations go unmet, the cracks begin to show. Fitzgerald’s novel charts the gradual unravelling of a life built on beauty, entitlement and delay, asking what’s left when charm runs out, and reality arrives.

02/01/2026

RealSAM BookClub January Picks Are Here!

January is a month for starting again — turning pages, setting intentions, and easing back into routine with a good story in your ears.

This month’s BookClub picks take us from glittering excess to gritty reality, and into the hidden lives behind history.

This month our picks are…

❄️ The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald — a dazzling, disillusioned Jazz Age classic about love, money and decline

❄️ The Jump by Martina Cole — a dark, fast-paced crime thriller driven by loyalty, desperation and dangerous choices

❄️ The Spy Who Loved by Clare Mulley — a gripping biography of Britain’s first female special agent, full of courage and contradiction

Whether you choose one or tackle all three, these are rich, absorbing listens to carry you through winter days and long evenings.

30/12/2025

✨ We’re Back!

Our team is now back in the office and ready to help.

Thank you for your patience over the Christmas break.

If you’ve messaged us or requested support, we’ll be replying as soon as possible.

Here’s to a productive and exciting year ahead!

26/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from RealThing AI! 🎄

Wishing a peaceful, warm, and joy-filled holiday to all our customers, readers, and partners.

Whether you’re spending today relaxing, celebrating, or curling up with a good audiobook — we hope it brings comfort and connection.

From all of us at RealThing AI,

✨ Have a wonderful Christmas Day! ✨

26/12/2025

What does an accessible Christmas look like in 2025?

This year, more people are searching for calmer, more inclusive ways to celebrate — especially blind and low-vision people navigating a very visual festive season.

We’ve shared our thoughts on why accessibility, comfort and connection matter more than ever at Christmas, and how small changes can make the season work better for everyone.

👉 Read the full blog here https://realsam.co.uk/12-thoughtful-gift-ideas-for-blind-or-low-vision-loved-ones/

If you’re still looking for festive inspiration, you can also explore our Gift Ideas for Blind guide — or discover how RealSAM BookClub brings accessible reading and connection all year round.

18/12/2025

🎄 Looking for meaningful Christmas gift ideas for blind or visually impaired loved ones?

We’ve put together a thoughtful guide packed with accessible, practical and genuinely useful gift ideas — from tactile and talking gifts to cosy treats and subscriptions that last all year.

Whether you’re shopping for someone who’s blind, partially sighted or has low vision, this guide is here to help you give with confidence.

👉 Read the full blog post via the link in our bio

18/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at RealThing AI ❤️

Our RealThing AI office will be closed for the festive season from 12:30 pm on the 24th of December until the 29th.

If you need support during this time, you can still visit our website for helpful resources.

Wishing all our customers, partners, and community a warm and joyful Christmas and a very happy holidays! 🎄❄️☃️🎁🦌🌟

09/12/2025

We’re excited to share more from our collaboration with RNIB, Samsung and Virgin Media O2 Business!

Here’s a snippet of one of the key ideas our CEO discussed with the team while shaping the final film — themes that sit at the heart of our mission and this partnership.

We can’t wait to show you the full video soon. Stay tuned ✨

Video Transcript:
[text on screen] What does AI mean for the blind and low vision community?

Nick Howden (CEO of RealThing AI): AI plays a huge part in enhancing accessibility for our customers. AI is very hot at the moment and everyone’s talking about it, but for people with disability, it is a transformative technology that enables them to live independently and live life on their own terms.

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[text on screen] RealThing AI; harnessing AI for good; O2 Virgin Media, Samsung, RNIB

08/12/2025

We’re excited to share more from our collaboration with RNIB, Samsung and Virgin Media O2 Business.

Here’s a first look at some of the key ideas our CEO discussed with the team while shaping the final film — themes that sit at the heart of our mission and this partnership.

We can’t wait to show you the full video soon. Stay tuned ✨

Video Transcript:
[text on screen] What does AI mean for the blind and low vision community?

Nick Howden (CEO of RealThing AI): AI plays a huge part in enhancing accessibility for our customers. AI is very hot at the moment and everyone’s talking about it, but for people with disability, it is a transformative technology that enables them to live independently and live life on their own terms.

[screen fades to white]
[text on screen] RealThing AI; harnessing AI for good; O2 Virgin Media, Samsung, RNIB

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The voice controlled smart phone & media player for people with sight loss

RealSAM In Your Pocket is the UK’s first fully voice-activated smart phone, media player and personal assistant for its two million people living with sight loss*.

The result of a two-year collaboration between the RNIB, O2 and Australian Artificial Intelligence developers, RealThing AI, In Your Pocket features a simple accessible voice interface, where users can ask ‘SAM’ for help in everyday life. This includes turning on its inbuilt video magnifier when reading labels while shopping, or its custom-built navigation software that allows users to bookmark landmarks when travelling alone and be guided back with direction and distance. SAM also connects directly to Be My Eyes, an online community of over two million volunteers who help people with sight loss through a live video call.

Recently launched on the Galaxy xCover 4s and now IP68 rated, In Your Pocket is waterproof, with an extended battery life and faster processor. Prices start at £25.99 a month as part of a two-year contract, offering unlimited access to RealSAM In Your Pocket’s entertainment library, UK calls and texts and a choice of data plan with O2.

All customers are offered 121 telephone support with setting up their handset and have access to a UK based helpline staffed by both a sighted and visually impaired team. – Call 0333 772 7708 to reserve yours now or visit www.inyourpocket.net

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