Snap's First Consumer AR Glasses, 'Specs,' Launch for $2,195
Snap is introducing its first augmented reality glasses for the general public, named Specs, with a price tag of $2,195. The company describes Specs as a "wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses." Consumers can now preorder a pair through specs.com with a $200 refundable deposit. Shipments are expected to begin "this fall" across the US, UK, and France.
Snap is set to launch its first consumer-oriented augmented reality (AR) glasses, known as Specs, with a retail price of $2,195.
The company has characterized Specs as "a wearable computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses." Prospective buyers can place preorders for the device immediately on specs.com, requiring a $200 refundable deposit.
Deliveries of Specs are anticipated to commence "this fall," with initial availability limited to the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
This release represents a significant step for Snap in the smart eyewear market. The company previously made its debut in this sector with its original Spectacles in 2016 and has since been developing nonpublic AR iterations of Spectacles over recent years.
(Source: The Verge)
