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Snapchat's parent company announced it is releasing new smart glasses named Specs, a decade after its original pair lost the company tens of millions of dollars.
US, UK, France
Who
Snap Inc., Evan Spiegel, Ben Hatton
What
Snapchat's parent company announced it is releasing new smart glasses named Specs, a decade after its original pair lost the company tens of millions of dollars.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:14:29 GMT · 1d 23h ago
Where
US, UK, France ·
Why
The new augmented reality (AR) glasses, called Specs, will allow users to see digital elements overlaid onto the world.
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How this affects you
Snap Inc. is releasing new smart glasses, Specs, costing $2,195 and shipping this autumn in the US, UK, and France, aiming to compete in the augmented reality market despite concerns about the price point and battery life making them unlikely to be mainstream soon.
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