Snap's new Spectacles offer AR features like piano lessons and video calls. Spectacles are lighter than competitors but have a short battery life and some lag. I could see these glasses becoming ...

The AR glasses aren’t available to the general public, but that hasn’t stopped criticism over the gadget’s limited battery life and field of view. The AR glasses aren’t available to the general public ...

Among the flood of smart glasses expected in the next couple of years, Snap is preparing its own new pair of Spectacles. CEO Evan Spiegel told me the new augmented reality glasses will be smaller than ...

AR devices are having a moment in the sun, but getting access to them is not as straightforward as it could be. One device that has created a lot of buzz lately is Snap’s fifth-generation release of ...

Concern surged as 2026 marks Snap’s move into consumer hardware, and the consequences are immediate for advertisers, developers, and privacy advocates. Bloomberg reported Snap will ...

Although virtual reality (VR) headsets allow for immersive, unique experiences, the reality of a world where we walk around with a massive headset is clearly not the most feasible. Instead, the ...

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, introduced its fifth-gen Spectacles AR glasses six months ago, and now the company is releasing a number of new features that aim to improve geo-located AR ...

Snapchat creator Snap today released Snap OS 2.0, the XR operating system powering its fifth and upcoming sixth gen Spectacles AR glasses, which are expected to launch next year. Snap’s sixth gen ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...