Snap Specs True AR Glasses Reportedly Launch This Fall For Around $2500

Veteran tech journalist Alex Heath reports that Snap will launch its standalone true AR glasses, named Specs, this fall with a price point of around $2500. The company officially announced the release of these glasses just under one year ago. Compared to the bulky Spectacles development kit rented to developers for $99/month, CEO Evan Spiegel claims the consumer Specs will feature a smaller form factor, lighter weight, and greater capability while running the same Snap OS. Snap OS is Android-based but restricts native code installation, requiring developers to build sandboxed 'Lenses' using JavaScript or TypeScript via Lens Studio. Recent updates like Snap OS 2.0 have improved first-party apps to prepare for consumer readiness. If launched as reported, Specs would be the first standalone true AR glasses from a major tech company, targeting a wide field of view binocular display system with head tracking, hand tracking, and real-time environment meshing.