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Snap Specs hands on: Standalone AR glasses are here

Engadget • Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?

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The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?

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The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?

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