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Snap Specs AR glasses launch progresses

Overview

Snap Inc. unveiled its first consumer‑focused AR glasses, Specs, at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach on 16 June. Priced at $2,195 with a refundable $200 deposit, the standalone device ships in September 2026 to the United States, United Kingdom and France. The launch triggered a market reaction, with Snap’s share price falling between 5 % and 8 % in the days that followed. Specs combine two Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, a 51‑degree LCoS waveguide display, interchangeable prescription inserts and electro‑chromic lenses that tint in seconds. Battery life is about four hours of mixed use, extendable to roughly 20 hours with an included charging case. Additional hardware disclosed on 21 June includes dual cameras, infrared sensors, six‑axis inertial tracking and USB‑C connectivity for external display use. A rumor on 23 June suggested Snap was negotiating a $100 million stock package for actor Robert Downey Jr. as a brand ambassador, though neither party confirmed the report. On 11 July Snap debuted the Snap Spectacles 2026 at AWE Hong Kong, featuring the same dual‑Snapdragon architecture, hand‑tracking, photochromic lenses and silicon‑on‑display optics. The company highlighted education use cases such as 3‑D visualizations, real‑time translation and AI‑driven tutoring. Snap will detail the final Specs product in a consumer‑focused livestream from Los Angeles on 16 September, confirming a price of roughly $2,200, two frame sizes and AI integrations from OpenAI and Google. Deliveries to France and other European markets are slated for autumn. Financially, Snap reported Q2 revenue of $1.6 billion, beating expectations and lifting the stock more than 10 % in after‑hours trading on 3 August. The company announced a 16 % workforce reduction and a new PR partnership in Norway, while reaffirming the September Specs launch.

Entities

Snap Inc. · Evan Spiegel · AR Specs

Timeline

28 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
Snap to Unveil $2,200 AR Specs Glasses at Sep 16 Event
Snap will reveal its $2,200 AR Specs glasses at a September 16 livestream from Los Angeles, highlighting AI features, two sizes, four‑hour battery and plans for European delivery this autumn.
about 2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Snap Spectacles 2026 debut brings standalone AR glasses to market
Snap Inc.'s Snap Spectacles 2026, priced at $2,195, launch as standalone AR glasses with Snapdragon processors, targeting consumers and education with immersive visual overlays.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Rokid unveils AI‑powered AR glasses with Snapdragon processor at Open Day 2026
Rokid introduced its AIOS YodaOS and new AR glasses featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon Supreme spatial‑compute chip, dual cameras, 6DoF tracking, and accompanying AI helmet, citing strong crowdfunding and sales.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Snap launches high‑price SPECS AR glasses amid stock slump and celebrity‑ambassador rumor
Snap unveiled $2,195 SPECS AR glasses, a heavy, high‑price wearable, as its stock falls over 90% from its 2021 peak; the company is rumored to negotiate a $100 million stock deal with Robert Downey Jr. to boost
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Snap unveils Specs AR glasses with dual Snapdragon chips and eye‑tracking
Snap unveiled Specs AR glasses with dual Snapdragon processors, eye‑tracking and a 4‑hour battery, while a Dubai startup showed a prototype smart contact lens that projects images and may monitor health metrics
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Snap's $2,195 Specs AR Glasses Launch Triggers Stock Drop
Snap launched its $2,195 Specs AR glasses, slated for September 2026 shipments to the US, UK and France. The high price caused a >5% drop in Snap’s stock as investors evaluated market potential.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Snap launches $2,195 AR glasses as shares tumble 8%
Snap released $2,195 Specs AR glasses with AI assistance; the launch triggered an 8% drop in Snap’s stock despite recent revenue growth.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Snap launches Specs AR glasses with $2,195 price tag
Snap unveiled Specs AR glasses, a $2,195 wearable computer with LCOS display, four‑hour battery, and parental controls, slated for fall release in the US, UK and France.
2 months ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 27 sources
Snap launches $2,195 Specs AR glasses as stock falls over 5%
Snap launched $2,195 Specs AR glasses, a standalone device with dual Snapdragon chips and a 4‑hour battery, shipping this fall to the US, UK and France. Shares fell over 5% amid concerns about price and market‑

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