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Snap Inc. has officially announced SPECS — a portable computer in the form factor of augmented reality glasses. The device is already available for pre-order at a price of $2,195. Shipments will begin this fall in the US, UK, and France.

The key difference between SPECS and many competitors is full autonomy. The glasses operate without being tethered to a smartphone or external module. The device weighs between 132 and 136 grams, with a body made of high-strength TR90 polymer. The technical specifications are impressive: a 51-degree field of view, two Snapdragon processors, and a signal latency of just 7 milliseconds. Battery life is up to 4 hours on a single charge and up to 20 hours with the charging case.

The lenses feature an electrochromic coating that automatically adjusts tinting within 10 seconds depending on lighting conditions. The device runs on its own Snap OS operating system with support for gesture and voice control. Users have access to navigation services, work tools, and educational applications.

For developers, Snap has updated Lens Studio — creating AR effects is now easier and faster. AI assistants integrated into the system can analyze the surrounding environment in real time. This opens up broad opportunities for gaming, education, and professional activities.

Special attention deserves the approach to privacy. The glasses are equipped with an LED indicator that activates during video recording. Most data is processed locally without being sent to the cloud. Users can independently manage sync history and delete recordings.

My expertise: Snap is betting on the premium segment and full autonomy. The $2,195 price tag is not for the mass market, but for early adopters and developers. However, if Snap can scale the technology and reduce costs, SPECS could become a serious competitor to Meta Orion and Apple Vision Pro in the niche of wearable AR devices. For now, it is a demonstration of technological leadership rather than a commercial product.