martglasses are having a moment in 2026, and Snap is seeking to take that a step further by infusing a traditional glass form factor with AR technology, in what it's calling a wearable computer.
On Tuesday at the Augmented World Expo, Snap unveiled SPECS, glasses that deliver AR capabilities while shedding the bulk typically associated with AR headsets, unlocking everyday AR use cases. Users will be able to receive contextual AI assistance, such as turn-by-turn directions, while also enjoying a large private display for streaming content or getting work done.
“SPECS are the beginning of a new era in computing,” said Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap, in the announcement. “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."
One aspect of smart glasses is wearability, which is dependent on looks and comfort. Aesthetically, the glasses keep the classic black frame aesthetic, with a frame shape that is a bit more unique. SPECS will be available in two sizes: the 47 mm model, weighing 132 grams and the 52 mm model, weighing 136 grams.
It supports four hours of mixed-use battery life with no tethered puck, and the included charging case provides four additional charges, for up to 20 total hours of mixed use. Other highlights include:
Display: Liquid crystal on silicon display, with a 51-degree field of view, equivalent to a 24-inch desktop display or 115-inch home cinema screen, and 16 million colors for rich visualsLenses: Electrochromic lenses that can shift from clear to tinted in 10 seconds; removable inserts support a wide range of prescriptions, according to SnapProcessors: It is powered by two Snapdragon processors, one for computer vision and the other for running the lenses** Frames**: Made from high-performance Swiss TR90 polymer** Privacy**: LED light glows when recording, on-device data processing prioritized, and users are prompted before accessing sensitive information
A key element of SPECS is its rich developer ecosystem, and, at the conference, the company introduced new developer tools. For instance, it launched agentic development for SPECS Lenses in Lens Studio, making it easier for developers to build and improve their tools. The developer preview is rolling out in Claude Code, Codex and Cursor.
SPECS are available for pre-order today for $2,195 with a $200 refundable deposit. While the price is steep for smart glasses, it's useful to compare it to the price of a traditional AR headset rather than something like the $800 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. The glasses are expected to ship this fall in the United States, United Kingdom, and France.
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The smart glasses category is expanding at a rapid pace, blending the real world, AI assistance, and, with Snap's AR component, a virtual world too. Snap brings expertise in AR from years of developing filters and experiences within Snapchat. However, having worn the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, which weigh 69 grams in the standard size and 79 grams in the large, and finding them a bit too heavy to be comfortable, the SPECS do raise some comfort concerns for me at nearly double that weight. That said, the added functionality of being able to work from them may be worth the extra weight, making them tolerable when worn during the specific moments they are most useful. I definitely intend to test them to find out, and will share what I learn.
Disclosure: Sabrina Ortiz's travel to Augmented World Expo was paid for by Snap. The Deep View's coverage is editorially independent from the companies we cover.