Spectacles (product)
5th Generation Spectacles announced at SPS in September 2024 | |
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| Developer | Snap Inc. |
| Manufacturer | Snap Inc. |
| Type | Smartglasses |
| Release date | First generation: November 10, 2016 Second generation: April 26, 2018 Third generation: November 2019 Fourth generation: May 2021 Fifth generation: September 17, 2024 |
| Camera | 115° field of view |
| Platform | Snapchat |
| Online services | Snapchat |
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| Website | spectacles |
Spectacles are standalone AR glasses developed and released by Snap Inc. The most recent, fifth generation release features a 46 degree stereo display, adjustable tint, and Snapdragon processors. They run the Snap OS operating system, which is controlled using hand-tracking and voice input. Snap OS allows users to interact with AR software called Lenses which are available for a variety of purposes, such as learning, gameplay, and utility.
Spectacles feature built-in cameras and sensors to enable hand-based interactions in both Snap OS and Lenses, track spatial placement of people and environments, and record AR-enhanced video. They also feature built in batteries for untethered use.
The first Spectacles were released in 2016 and have undergone numerous revisions and upgrades since.