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Snap unveils $2,195 smart glasses after previous flops

Snap unveils $2,195 smart glasses after previous flops

Summary

Snap Inc has introduced new smart glasses called Specs that cost $2,195 and will start shipping this autumn. These glasses show digital images over the real world and work without being connected to a phone, but their battery lasts about four hours before needing a recharge.

Key Facts

  • Snap’s new smart glasses are called Specs and cost $2,195.
  • Specs provide augmented reality, adding digital images to real-world views.
  • They will be available in the US, UK, and France starting this autumn.
  • The glasses work independently and don’t need to be linked to a smartphone.
  • Battery life lasts about four hours per charge, with a charging case providing 20 hours total.
  • Users can watch videos, browse the internet, play AR games, and use an AI assistant.
  • A light on the glasses shows when recording to protect privacy, and users control their data.
  • Snap’s previous smart glasses led to financial losses, and the new glasses face skepticism about broad customer appeal due to the high price.
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