Snap plans to release first consumer AR smart glasses, ‘Specs,’ in 2026

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Snap Inc Evan Spiegel wears the Spectacle Augmented Reality glasses in Paris on May 19. Photographer: Joel Saget/AFP/Getty Images
Snap plans to launch its first consumer pair of augmented-reality glasses next year, called “Specs,” beating a planned release from rival Meta Platforms by several months, while Apple’s smart glasses are reportedly in development.
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