Spectacles (product)

Spectacles are standalone augmented reality (AR) glasses developed and released by Snap Inc. The most recent, fifth generation release features a 46 degree stereo display, adjustable tint, and Snapdragon processors. They run the Snap OS operating system, which is controlled using hand-tracking and voice input. Snap OS allows users to interact with AR software called Lenses which are available for a variety of purposes, such as learning, gameplay, and utility.

Spectacles feature built-in cameras and sensors to enable hand-based interactions in both Snap OS and Lenses, track spatial placement of people and environments, and record AR-enhanced video. They also feature built in batteries for untethered use.

The first Spectacles were released in 2016 and have undergone numerous revisions and upgrades since.