Snap built standalone AR glasses without a convincing reason to wear them
Snap Inc. wants its Specs to be the future of everyday computing, but between the eye-watering price and lackluster demos, we don't see it happening. Snap Inc's new Specs On Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled Specs, a $2,195 pair of augmented reality glasses. The glasses, notably, are fully standalone and do not need to be tethered to a computer or smartphone to work. They come in two sizes, too. A 47mm model that weighs 132 grams, and a 52mm model that weighs 136 grams. The lens inserts are removable and support a wide range of prescriptions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Snap Inc. wants its Specs to be the future of everyday computing, but between the eye-watering price and lackluster demos, we don't see it happening. Snap Inc's new Specs On Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled Specs, a $2,195 pair of augmented reality glasses. The glasses, notably, are fully standalone and do not need to be tethered to a computer or smartphone to work. They come in two sizes, too. A 47mm model that weighs 132 grams, and a 52mm model that weighs 136 grams. The lens inserts are removable and support a wide range of prescriptions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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wants its Specs to be the future of everyday computing, but between the eye-watering price and lackluster demos, we don't see it happening.
Snap Inc's new Specs On Tuesday, Snapchat unveiled Specs, a $2,195 pair of augmented reality glasses.
The glasses, notably, are fully standalone and do not need to be tethered to a computer or smartphone to work.
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