Overview

• Evan Spiegel revealed at the Augmented World Expo that the next-generation Specs will arrive in 2026 with a smaller, lighter design and enhanced AR performance.
• The new glasses will integrate OpenAI and Google’s Gemini AI models to deliver on-the-fly text translation and real-time virtual assistance.
• Snap is rolling out developer tools including a Snap3D API for generative 3D objects, a Depth Module AI for 3D mapping and a Fleet Management app for remote monitoring.
• The company has invested over $3 billion and more than a decade in AR research while building a platform with 900 million monthly and 460 million daily active users.
• Specs will compete in a crowded market alongside Meta’s Orion prototype for 2027, Google’s Android XR initiatives and Apple’s Vision Pro.