<ul><li>Snap plans to release its first consumer pair of augmented-reality glasses, called 'Specs,' in 2026, beating competitor Meta Platforms by several months and Apple's upcoming smart glasses.</li><li>The new eyewear, Specs, will be a smaller and lighter version of the Spectacles available to software developers, running Snap OS and featuring hand gesture controls.</li><li>Specs won't require an external battery, focus on comfort and usability, and come in black initially, with potential for special editions. The price will be less than Apple's $3,499 Vision Pro headset.</li><li>The glasses will feature an artificial intelligence assistant, gaming capabilities, a 'workstation' for browsing and video streaming, and integration with AI models for features like translation, currency conversion, and recipe suggestions.</li></ul>

Snap plans to release first consumer AR smart glasses, ‘Specs,’ in 2026

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