Snap unveiled its latest augmented reality Specs during a keynote at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California. The standalone glasses will go on sale later this year starting at $2,195 and mark the company's first public release of the product.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel presented the new Specs as a wearable computer designed to overlay computing on the real world. He emphasized that the device differs from typical AI glasses focused on recording, noting instead its potential for contextual assistance through partnerships with OpenAI and Google.
The glasses feature improved specifications over prior developer versions, including a 51-degree field of view, four hours of battery life, and weights of 132 grams or 136 grams depending on size. They include electrochromic lenses and support for prescription inserts.
Pre-orders opened with a refundable $200 deposit, with shipping expected in the fall to customers in the US, UK, and France. Spiegel said the company aims to reduce the price over time to improve accessibility while initially targeting early adopters and developers.
Spiegel also addressed privacy concerns, confirming that facial recognition features are not permitted and that parental controls will limit content for younger users.
