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Snap is spinning off its internal generative AI video team into a new company called Dotmo, which will focus on developing AI models for interactive gaming experiences, citing high costs as a reason for the spinoff.

Snap's stock dropped over 5% after unveiling its expensive AR glasses, Specs, priced at nearly $2,200, raising concerns about affordability for its core teenage user base. CEO Evan Spiegel justified the cost by comparing them to high-end computers.

Ronald Mannak critiques Snap's new Specs AR glasses, calling them impressive as a tech demo but clunky as a consumer product, and suggests offloading compute to other devices.

Snap unveils its $2,195 AI-powered Specs, with CEO Evan Spiegel declaring them the computer of the future.

Snap introduced SPECS augmented reality glasses at Augmented World Expo 2026, featuring a lightweight standalone design with liquid crystal on silicon display technology and electrochromic lenses for everyday use.

Snap has launched its new AR Specs smart glasses for consumers at $2,195, featuring a 51-degree field of view, four-hour battery life, and AI-powered visual assistance, with preorders available now.

Snap is launching its consumer AR glasses, Specs, for $2,195 with preorders available now and shipping this fall. The standalone glasses feature dual processors, a 51-degree field of view, and up to 20 hours of total battery life with the charging case.