Snap’s AR glasses with display reportedly beat Android XR to launch, but for $2,500
Snap's AR glasses, known as Spectacles, are set to launch later this year at a price of $2,500. This release is expected to beat the first Android XR glasses to market, which are scheduled for 2027. The Spectacles are designed specifically for augmented reality, allowing users to place objects in physical spaces.
- ▪Snap's Spectacles AR glasses will reportedly launch in the fall of 2026.
- ▪The price for the Spectacles is set at $2,500.
- ▪These glasses are designed for augmented reality, differing from other smart glasses that act as heads-up displays.
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