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Snap Inc. opens preorders for Specs AR glasses

Overview

Snap Inc. has opened preorders for Specs, its first consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses, with shipping expected in the United States, United Kingdom, and France during the fall of 2026. The device is priced at $2,195, which includes a $200 refundable deposit.

Constructed from Swiss TR90 thermoplastic, the glasses are available in 47mm and 52mm sizes. The hardware utilizes transparent waveguide technology to project UI elements or a full-color immersive display with a 51-degree field of view. The system runs on the proprietary Snap OS 2.0 and is powered by dual Snapdragon processors, utilizing infrared and RGB cameras alongside sensors for computer vision and AI assistance.

Key features include electrochromatic lenses that automatically tint based on lighting conditions and compatibility with prescriptions. While the device offers real-time translation in up to 60 languages and Bluetooth calling, early technical assessments have noted limitations such as optical artifacts—including blue light streaks and rainbow effects—and a refresh rate of approximately 30 FPS.

To address privacy, the glasses include a visible external LED indicator that activates during recording. For enterprise integration, Snap continues to collaborate with Nvidia, Amazon Web Services, and Salesforce to incorporate professional workflows.

Entities

Snap Inc. · Evan Spiegel · Shopify · Nvidia · Verizon

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Snap Inc. opens preorders for SPECS augmented reality glasses

    Snap Inc. has opened preorders for SPECS, its first augmented reality glasses, scheduled to ship in the US, UK, and France in fall 2026 for $2,195.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Snap launches Specs standalone augmented reality glasses

    Snap has released Specs, the first standalone augmented reality glasses, priced at $2,195. While innovative, reviews cite technical limits like a narrow field of view and optical artifacts.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Snap introduces SPECS Intelligence proactive AI assistant

    Snap has launched SPECS Intelligence, a proactive AI assistant for iPhone, Mac, and AR glasses that uses connected apps to anticipate user needs and manage routines.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Snap unveils Specs augmented reality glasses for $2,195

    Snap Inc. launched Specs, $2,195 augmented reality glasses featuring AI-driven translation, navigation, and spatial computing, with shipments starting this October in the US, UK, and France.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 40 sources
    Snap launches Specs AR glasses and Specs Intelligence AI

    Snap has launched Specs, its standalone AR smart glasses, and Specs Intelligence, an anticipatory AI assistant for Specs, iPhone, and Mac. The device starts at $2,195 and ships this fall to the US, UK, and FR.

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