SPECS, Snap's First-Ever AR Glasses, Ships Out This Fall
A new, lightweight and stylish personal wearable computer.
Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, has begun accepting preorders for its pioneering augmented reality (AR) glasses, named SPECS. The glasses are slated for release in the United States, United Kingdom, and France later this fall of 2026. SPECS, a pair of glasses designed for daily wear, is constructed from durable Swiss TR90 thermoplastic in two sizes - 47mm and 52mm - with the lighter 47mm model weighing 4.6 ounces. Despite its weight, SPECS is packed with advanced optics and a wearable computer.
At a preorder price of $2,195, including a refundable $200 deposit, SPECS is marketed as the most advanced consumer AR glasses. Instead of a conventional powered display, SPECS employs transparent waveguide technology to project UI elements onto regular lenses without obstructing spatial awareness. Alternatively, it can display full-color immersive content with a 51-degree field of view, comparable to a 115-inch cinema screen placed ten feet away.
The glasses are electrochromatic, adjusting their tint based on lighting conditions, and are compatible with prescriptions. Powered by a dual Snapdragon processor and using Snap OS 2.0, SPECS integrates infrared and RGB cameras, sensors, and computer vision, contextual awareness, and AI assistance to comprehend the user's environment and provide real-time information and experiences.
As a Snap product, SPECS capitalizes on the company's established AR ecosystem and Lens platform. The glasses boast a 4-hour battery life in mixed-use scenarios, extendable to 20 hours with the included charging case.
While SPECS is not for everyone due to its premium price, it may appeal to creators, professionals, travelers, and enthusiasts of AI-powered wearable technology who find its innovative features and cool factor justify the investment. IGN Deals, with over 30 years of combined experience in finding the best deals, recommends following their newsletter, setting them as a preferred source in Google Shop on Amazon, following them on social media platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and checking out their Amazon Storefront for more information.
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