tech
January 28, 2026
Snap gets serious about Specs, spins AR glasses into standalone company
The social media company's smartglasses are set to be released to the public later this year.
TL;DR
- Snap Inc. has created a new subsidiary, Specs Inc., dedicated to developing its AR glasses, Specs.
- A new consumer version of Specs is expected to launch later this year.
- The glasses feature four cameras for hand tracking and utilize Snap OS, which includes an improved browser and an AI function for contextual information.
- Specs offer collaborative capabilities, allowing multiple users to see the same augmented reality content.
- Early demos revealed some issues with the glasses' weight and heating, though the physical design is expected to change before launch.
- Snap aims to compete with major players in the AR glasses market, such as Meta.