<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Former Snap design engineer criticizes Snap's Spectacles AR glasses, calling them bad.</li><li>Snap aims to launch its consumer AR glasses, Snap Specs, before Meta for a competitive edge.</li><li>Snap Specs will be smaller, lighter, more comfortable, and easier to use compared to Spectacles.</li><li>The glasses will feature an AI assistant, gaming capabilities, and a 'workstation' for web browsing and video watching.</li><li>Snap intends to offer a different experience from smartphones, emphasizing looking up at the world instead of down at a screen.</li><li>Snap OS update will enable Specs to work with various AI models and offer privacy-focused camera access.</li><li>Snap faces competition from Meta and other companies like XREAL developing their own AR glasses.</li><li>Meta's success with Ray-Ban smart glasses prompts Snap to focus more on augmented reality capabilities.</li><li>Snap's approach with Snap Specs includes design improvements, AI integration, and a focus on practicality.</li></ul>

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