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Future in focus: Snap unveils $2,195 AI-powered Specs
31 Jul
Summary
- Snap's new AR glasses, Specs, will be available to the public this fall.
- The advanced glasses will cost a significant $2,195 for consumers.
- Specs integrate AI assistance from OpenAI and Google for various tasks.
Snap is set to release its standalone augmented reality glasses, Specs, to the public following an event on September 16th at 7 PM ET. This event will provide the first comprehensive demonstration of the $2,195 glasses, showcasing how they integrate AI assistance, work tools, and entertainment into the user's surroundings.
Pre-orders for Specs opened last month, with the devices slated to begin shipping in the US, UK, and France this autumn. The glasses will be offered in two sizes: 47mm and 52mm. Snap indicates that the battery is designed to last up to four hours with typical use.
Equipped with built-in browser and AI capabilities powered by OpenAI and Google, Specs promise access to hundreds of AR applications, including games. The thick arms of the glasses house two Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, dedicated to computer vision and AR applications respectively.
