Snap Introduces GPS and AR Keyboard to Fifth-Gen Spectacles

The developer-focused AR glasses gain new features and a $20,000 monthly challenge to boost innovation despite hardware constraints.

Snap's fifth-generation Spectacles now support GPS-based AR experiences, enabling navigation tools, walking courses, and location-specific applications.
Improved hand-tracking capabilities include grab gestures and recognition of smartphone use, enhancing interaction possibilities.
An AR keyboard allows text input directly through the glasses, leveraging advanced hand-tracking technology for accuracy.
Snap has launched a $20,000 monthly challenge to encourage developers to create innovative Lenses using the new features.
The Spectacles, equipped with advanced hardware but limited to a 45-minute battery life, remain available only through a $99-per-month developer subscription.