@MKBHD: There needs to be a name for how incredibly useful something has to be to overcome how ridiculously goofy it looks
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MKBHD comments on the need for a term describing how useful a product must be to overcome its goofy appearance, reacting to a demo of Snap's new AR glasses.
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There needs to be a name for how incredibly useful something has to be to overcome how ridiculously goofy it looks
Nathie @ AWE (@NathieVR): Evan Spiegel showing off the new Specs AR glasses to the public for the first time.
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