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Snapchat's parent company has announced it is releasing new smart glasses, called Specs, that will allow users to see digital elements overlaid onto the world.

US, UK, France

Who
Snap Inc., Evan Spiegel, Ben Hatton
What
Snapchat's parent company has announced it is releasing new smart glasses, called Specs, that will allow users to see digital elements overlaid onto the world.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:14:29 GMT · 2d 0h ago
Where
US, UK, France ·
Why
The new augmented reality (AR) glasses are part of Snap Inc.'s vision for a "new era in computing."
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Snap Inc. is releasing new AR smart glasses after a previous financial setback, and while they are cheaper than Apple's Vision Pro, their $2,195 price and four-hour battery life make them unlikely to become a mainstream device for Snap's core younger audience, potentially limiting their immediate market penetration.

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