Snap has just introduced its fifth-generation Spectacles, standalone AR glasses powered by the new Snap OS, integrating new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and enhancing social interactions through augmented reality.
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The details
The new Spectacles feature a suite of cameras and sensors, enabling multimodal AI, contextual understanding and complete freedom of movement, while remaining lightweight and compact.
Snap OS, built specifically for Spectacles, lets users interact with My AI, launch immersive Lenses, and extend Snapchat experiences into 3D.
Snap also launched AI-powered video and portrait generation tools, creating videos and images from a single photo to enhance creative expression.
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Spectacles are available now to developers in the United States and require a $99/m subscription with a 12-month commitment.
Why does it matter
While it’s a big step in the right direction for wireless and limitless AR and AI devices, the 45-minute battery life and 46-degree field of view leave Spectacles with room for improvement. Regardless, Snap is pushing the boundaries of engineeringaria of technology, and it will be fascinating to see where technology goes in a few years.
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