Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 PMTechnology
If Snap’s Specs are still ridiculously expensive, they’re also a
When I tried a prototype of Snap’s Specs at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year, the experience left something to be desired. The company’s AR glasses —…
Summary
When I tried a prototype of Snap’s Specs at CES in Las Vegas earlier this year, the experience left something to be desired. The company’s AR glasses — which the company calls a “new kind of computer” — were heavy (they weighed around 8 ounces) and fit rather uncomfortably on my face. The device was also hot, and made my face feel tingly — a common side-effect of smart glasses where massive computing is happening under the hood. Fast forward to late October, when I met back up with the Snap team at a Four Seasons in downtown San Francisco.
Positives
- What I can say is this: Specs has improved the form factor significantly since my first brush with the device.
Risks & concerns
- The article may not provide enough evidence to validate every implication.
- Execution, cost, adoption, regulation, or security could change the outcome.
Primary sourceTechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/11/08/if-snaps-specs-are-still-ridiculously-expensive-theyre-also-a-lot-more-comfortable-than-they-used-to-be/
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