Snap's Specs, which have been in development for many years now, are going to market this fall. Will they be a hit with users?
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CEO Evan Spiegel, discussing the Specs on today’s Q3 2026 earnings call: “We’re really looking forward to beginning to ship Specs later this fall.” That’s not exactly news, as Snap has been talking about a fall target since it revealed the Specs in June. But I want to point out that it’s already November. If you want to read about what it’s like to actually use the Specs, here’s my impressions. [Link: I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses | https://www.theverge.com/tech/996422/snap-specs-hands-on-ar-glasses | The Verge]
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Snap is finally launching augmented glasses for the public
They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.