Snap spectacles wearable by Snap chat!

pushpendra prakash sagar
3 min readFeb 9, 2023

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Snap Inc well known for Mobile App Snap Chat has been making Spectacles for more immersive AR experience.

It’s been years… The 1st Smart glasses or Spectacles were launched on 10th November 2016.

and they have been launching new versions of the hardware since then. What is the purpose of these Spectacles? Here is an answer from Wikipedia:

They are made for Snap’s image messaging and multimedia platform, Snapchat, and were initially distributed exclusively through Snap’s pop-up vending machine, Snapbot. On February 20, 2017, Snap Spectacles became available for purchase online.

Animated GIF captured from the XR creator Don Allen Stevenson demo video.
Animated GIF captured from the XR creator Don Allen Stevenson demo video.

Here is the latest version of Spectacles called next generation of Spectacles probably called Spectacles4 but not listed on the website for sale* yet.

  • UPDATE: The New Generation Spectacles are not for sale according to Snap Inc. It is only meant for chosen creators who are pushing the boundaries in the field of impressive AR. A creator needs to fill out the Snap Inc form for Spectacles creator… submit portfolio and projects to be reviewed.
next generation of Spectacles probably called Spectacles4.
next generation of Spectacles probably called Spectacles4.

“According to gadgetvoize.com Snap Inc launched it 2 years back on 25th May 2021.”

Animated GIF showing XR creator Don Allen Stevenson
XR creator Don Allen Stevenson

Though you go to Spectacles official webpage and go to tab called learn you will see a YouTube video unboxing the product and talking about key features of hardware and software.

Here are some image captures from the video.

next generation of Spectacles probably called Spectacles4.
Spectacles4(Used here for appreciation purpose only)

See the full video on the source site:

https://youtu.be/Vv0jn7gdhGk

So, what are your thoughts on Snap spectacles? Let us know in the comments.

Disclaimer: All the images/screen shots, videos and links shown here belong to respected owners and shared here for appreciation purpose.

1st published on AR VR UX Trends and Tips website’s blog on 28th January 2023 Snap spectacles wearable by SnapChat (arvruxtrendsandtips.com)

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pushpendra prakash sagar
pushpendra prakash sagar

Written by pushpendra prakash sagar

UX designer with a down to earth approach. crafting meaningful solutions for digital devices.

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