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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced the launch of the company's new Specs AR glasses during a keynote speech at the AWE virtual reality expo.

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AWE (Augmented World Expo)

Who
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel
What
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced the launch of the company's new Specs AR glasses during a keynote speech at the AWE virtual reality expo.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:52:59 GMT · 4h 36m ago
Where
AWE (Augmented World Expo) ·
Why
The Specs AR glasses are fully wireless and include never-before-seen features for the category, marking a significant step forward for augmented reality products according to Snap.
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Snap's new Specs AR glasses, with their wireless design and advanced features, represent a notable advancement in augmented reality technology, potentially influencing the rapidly growing smart glasses market, though their high price point limits initial accessibility.

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    Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced the launch of the company's new Specs AR glasses during a keynote speech at the AWE virtual reality expo.
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    Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced the launch of the company's new Specs AR glasses on Tuesday during a keynote speech at the AWE (Augmented World Expo) virtual reality expo.
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    Snap unveiled SPECS, a new computer designed for augmented reality built into see-through glasses, and launched new tools in Lens Studio to make it easier for developers to create experiences for SPECS.
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    Snap unveiled new Lens Studio tools for SPECS developers, including agentic development with AI integrations like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor, and a Native Development Kit for C/C++ code.
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