Snap's 2,200 Dollar Specs: Ambitious AR Glasses That Actually Do Things
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Snap's 2,200 Dollar Specs: Ambitious AR Glasses That Actually Do Things
Snap has been trying to make smart glasses happen for years, and its latest attempt, the Specs, priced at 2,200 dollars, is the most serious one yet. The Verge got hands-on time with the device, and alongside that, Snap announced Specs Intelligence, a new AI assistant that connects to external accounts and services. The picture that emerges is of a product that genuinely does interesting things, but one that costs enough to make it a niche purchase for now.
Key Takeaways
- Snap's Specs smart glasses are priced at 2,200 dollars and feature genuine AR waveguide displays
- Snap announced Specs Intelligence, an AI assistant connecting to external accounts, coming to iOS and Mac
- Battery life is approximately four hours of active AR use
- Previous expensive consumer AR devices from Microsoft and Magic Leap have consistently struggled to find mainstream audiences
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