Snap has officially introduced Specs, a new pair of augmented reality glasses that combine AI, spatial computing, and a see-through display in a lightweight wearable design.
Announced by Snap CEO Evan Spiegel at AWE USA 2026, the glasses are designed to function as a wearable computer, supporting everything from immersive entertainment to productivity and AI-powered experiences.
Specs pack cameras, AI, and a built-in display
Specs are made from lightweight Swiss TR90 polymer and come in 47mm and 52mm frame sizes, weighing 132 grams and 136 grams, respectively. Snap also allows users to insert prescription lenses, making the glasses easier to share and customize.
The hardware includes two full-color cameras, two infrared computer vision cameras, and 6-axis IMUs that continuously feed data into AI-powered experiences. Two Snapdragon processors split the workload, with one driving the display and the other handling computer vision tasks.
The glasses feature a 51-degree field of view using stereo waveguide displays with automatic tint adjustment. Snap says the experience is comparable to viewing an 115-inch screen from 10 feet away.
Spatial speakers, a microphone array, hand tracking, gesture controls, and natural voice commands are also built into the device.
Battery life, AI integrations, pricing, and availability
Power is another area that has received a major upgrade. Specs offer up to 4 hours of mixed use, while the included charging case increases total runtime to around 20 hours. Earlier developer-only Spectacles lasted for roughly 45 minutes.
The glasses can stream videos, cast content, power virtual whiteboards, and run Snapchat Lenses. They can also connect to a phone, computer, or gaming system over USB-C and function as an external display.
Snap is also expanding Lens Studio with agentic development tools and integrations for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor, while developers can build AI-powered experiences using OpenAI and Gemini APIs.
Specs are priced at $2,195 with a refundable $200 deposit and are available for pre-order starting today. The glasses will launch later this fall in the U.S., UK, and France.
Snap’s launch also puts it ahead of several competitors, including Apple. While Apple is reportedly developing true augmented reality glasses, they’re not expected to arrive for several more years. The company’s first smart glasses, rumored for late 2027, are expected to focus on AI features without an integrated display, leaving Snap with an early lead in the AR glasses race.
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