Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, announced that it will launch its first-ever consumer-focused AR smart glasses, named "Specs", in 2026. This marks a major strategic push into the wearable augmented reality space, positioning Snap to compete directly with tech giants like Meta, which already has AR smart glasses on the market. Snap’s announcement reflects over a decade of AR development and a $3 billion investment in this technology. The new smart glasses will be lightweight, powered by Snap’s AR tools like Lens Studio, and are intended for mass-market use, distinguishing them from Snap’s previous limited or developer-only releases.