Snap Specs hands on: Standalone AR glasses are here
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The glasses come with AR apps that actually feel useful, but is that enough to get people excited for the $2,195 device?
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A high-end recording studio with soundproof booths and professional recording equipment, where a musician wearing Snap Specs AR glasses is struggling to adjust them while trying to monitor audio tracks.
Caption: $2,195 for glasses that distract from the headphones.
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Based on the original story on engadget.com.
Editor's note
The Snap Spectacles offer a tangible, if pricey, entry into augmented reality that feels both innovative and immediately useful, which is a significant leap from previous concepts. Whether the $2,195 price point will resonate with consumers remains to be seen, but their potential to transform everyday experiences with a mix of digital and real-world information is undeniable.
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Panel 1
*Alex is wearing Snap Specs AR glasses, holding a tablet with an AR app open. Sam stands beside him, looking skeptical.*
Alex: Imagine if everyone could see the world through these apps. It’s revolutionary!
Sam: Revolutionary, or just $2,195 for a fancy screen on your face?
Panel 2
*Robin is playing around with the AR glasses, making silly faces and interacting with virtual objects in the air.*
Robin: Ooh, look! A dancing unicorn over there!
Sam: And over here, $2,195 worth of skepticism.
Panel 3
*Alex and Sam are trying to work in a coffee shop, while Robin is having a blast with the AR glasses, ignoring everyone else.* Sam (sighing)
Alex: I still think this could change how we interact with technology.
Robin: Can I have one, please? I want to show my cat all the dancing unicorns!
Sam: Guess it’s the unicorns that will make it fly.
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