18 June,2026 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Snapchat unveils the all-new smart AR sunglasses (Pic/Snapchat.Inc)
As technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, smart glasses have emerged as one of the most anticipated categories in consumer electronics, promising hands-free access to digital information and AI-powered assistance.
The race to develop wearable devices that can seamlessly blend the physical and digital worlds has intensified, with major technology companies investing heavily in augmented reality (AR).
Joining the competition, Snapchat (Snap Inc.) has unveiled the all-new âSPECS', a new pair of standalone AR glasses designed to let users access navigation, entertainment, productivity tools and contextual AI without reaching for a smartphone, marking the company's latest step into the future of wearable computing.
Speaking about the smart sunglasses, Evan Spiegel, founder of Snapchat (Snap Inc.), said, "For decades, computers have asked us to look down, sit still, or step out of the moment. SPECS brings computing into the world around us where we live, work, learn, create, and connect."
These smart sunglasses from Snapchat have been designed in a way that they stand as one of the best AR glasses across the market.
Using these sunglasses helps you eliminate the need for a smartphone connection or an external computing pack. The device combines augmented reality, artificial intelligence and spatial computing features, allowing users to access navigation, digital workspaces, entertainment and interactive applications through transparent lenses.
The glasses weigh between 132 and 136 grams, depending on the size, and support prescription lens inserts. Snapchat said that the display system of these smart sunglasses offers a 51-degree field of view and can project digital content comparable to a large desktop monitor or home theatre screen.
The hardware is powered by two Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, one dedicated to computer vision tasks and another for running AR applications. The brand further claims that the setup enables responsive hand tracking and low-latency interactions between the physical and digital worlds.
As per the officials, Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., while expressing concerns about the battery performance of these glasses, asserted, "SPECS offer up to 4 hours of mixed-use battery life, including audio and video playback, Lenses, AI assistance, Bluetooth notifications, and more, and these are the most capable and most wearable AR glasses ever built."
SPECS offer up to 4 hours of mixed-use battery life, including audio and video playback, lenses, AI assistance, Bluetooth notifications, and more. The included charging case provides four additional charges on the go, delivering up to 20 total hours of mixed use.
