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Snap Releases $2,200 Specs Augmented‑Reality Glasses
WHY IT MATTERS
Snap’s Specs illustrate a tangible step toward social augmented reality, showing how AR can enable shared, interactive experiences in real‑world contexts, potentially reshaping how people play and collaborate.
What happened
Snap has unveiled its Specs, a $2,200 pair of augmented‑reality glasses that let users interact with virtual objects in real‑world settings. In a test, the author played dominoes with a Snap employee, selecting a virtual tile with a pinch gesture and moving it to the table, where the tile appeared to snap into place.
The experience demonstrates shared digital interaction between two users wearing the same device. Snap says it has spent more than five years developing the technology and has produced two generations of glasses before this release.
The Specs showcase the company’s commitment to social AR and its potential to blend virtual and physical play in everyday environments.
PRIMARY SOURCES
I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses
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