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Snap Unveils Fifth-Generation AR Spectacles for Developers

The new Spectacles, available for $99 a month, feature advanced AR capabilities and a proprietary Snap OS.

  • Snap's fifth-generation Spectacles are designed exclusively for developers, requiring a $99 monthly subscription with a one-year commitment.
  • The new glasses boast a wider field of vision, improved battery life, and dual Snapdragon processors for better performance.
  • The Spectacles feature Snap OS, a new operating system that supports hand gestures, voice commands, and enhanced AR effects.
  • Snap aims to build a robust developer ecosystem to create compelling AR experiences before potentially releasing the glasses to the public.
  • Despite the advancements, Snap faces significant competition from Meta and other tech giants in the burgeoning AR market.
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