Snap Specs Standalone AR Glasses Arrive As Wireless Wearable Computers With Dual Processors And Built In AI Capabilities
Snap has just released Specs, its standalone AR glasses, marketing them as a completely wireless, wearable computer, boasting local AI capabilities. Unlike early smart glasses, they are not tethered to an external battery pack, nor a mobile device. According to documentation released by Snap, Specs cost 2195 USD and are now available for preorder in the US, UK, and France.
The wearable computer is offered in two different form factors. You may order a 47 mm size model, with an approximate weight of 132 grams for smaller heads, or the 52 mm size model weighing 136 grams to accommodate wider head shapes. Both configurations employ a magnetic system, and allow you to easily switch between different electrochromic lenses prescription glasses are even available. The integrated wave guide displays boast a 51° field of view, and a range of 16,000,000 colors.
Inside the frame, two separate Snapdragon processors work to manage the immense amount of spatial data in real time. One handles the computer vision software and the second deals with the rendering of the augmented reality lenses themselves. This division of labor enables the glasses to support gaming applications, play media and even a voice assistant. The device has a 4 hour operating time, powered by its built in battery pack; the charging case stores another 4 uses of the device extending your non tethered operation time to 20 hours.
The built in AI can comprehend and observe its surroundings with the use of sensors. The computer system is able to provide answers to the questions you pose and identify objects with which you're interacting in real time. In order to provide transparency about recording, which may feel intrusive, an illuminated red LED light is located on the front of the spectacles, that is activated whenever the device is actively capturing video and audio. Wider retail distribution will be available later this year.
