Snap to Launch Lightweight Smart Glasses in 2026, Outpacing Competitors
Snap's CEO Evan Spiegel revealed plans for new lightweight 'Specs' smart glasses, set to launch in 2026, ahead of Meta and Google.
Overview
- Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced the release of new lightweight 'Specs' smart glasses, targeting a 2026 launch.
- The new smart glasses aim to enhance Snap's position in the competitive AR glasses market.
- Snap is positioning itself ahead of major competitors Meta and Google in the smart glasses sector.
- The announcement highlights Snap's commitment to innovation in augmented reality technology.
- The lightweight design of the 'Specs' is expected to attract consumers looking for practical AR solutions.
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Announce plans for lightweight AR smart glasses, competing with Meta and Google, launching in 2026.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced plans to sell new lightweight AR smart glasses called Specs to consumers starting in 2026.
Snap faces competition from Meta and Google in the AR glasses market.
Snap's previous attempt to sell consumer smart glasses in 2016 was not successful.
They'll work without needing a phone.
The new smart glasses are expected to be released next year.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Announce plans for lightweight AR smart glasses, competing with Meta and Google, launching in 2026.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced plans to sell new lightweight AR smart glasses called Specs to consumers starting in 2026.
Snap faces competition from Meta and Google in the AR glasses market.
Snap's previous attempt to sell consumer smart glasses in 2016 was not successful.
They'll work without needing a phone.
The new smart glasses are expected to be released next year.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Articles (3)
Fortune·6d·"…Snap CEO Evan Spiegel promises new lightweight ‘Specs’ smart glasses next year, in race to beat Meta and Google to market."
CNET·7d·"…The aim is to bring games and 3D collaborative experiences to a larger audience, but at an unknown price and design."
TechCrunch·7d·"…Snap seems to believe it’s done just that with Specs, but several details are still unclear."