Snap to Launch New Lightweight, Immersive Specs in 2026

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) announced today at the Augmented World Expo 2025 that it is launching lightweight, immersive Specs in 2026. Specs are an ultra-powerful wearable computer integrated into a lightweight pair of glasses, featuring see-through Lenses that enhance the physical world with digital experiences.

Snap’s all-new Specs are uniquely positioned to understand the world through advanced machine learning, bring AI assistance into three-dimensional space, enable shared games and experiences with friends, and provide a flexible and powerful workstation for browsing, streaming, and more.

“We believe the time is right for a revolution in computing that naturally integrates our digital experiences with the physical world, and we can’t wait to publicly launch our new Specs next year,” said Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. “We couldn’t be more excited about the extraordinary progress in artificial intelligence and augmented reality that is enabling new, human-centered computing experiences. We believe Specs are the most advanced personal computer in the world, and we can’t wait for you to see for yourself.”

People use AR Lenses in the Snapchat camera 8 billion times per day, and over 400,000 developers have built more than 4 million Lenses with Snap’s world-leading AR tools. Snap released its fifth generation of Spectacles for developers in 2024, paving the way for the public launch of Specs in 2026. Developers all over the world are already building new experiences, including:

• Super Travel from Gowaaa helps global travelers translate signs, menus, and receipts and convert currencies.
• Drum Kit from Paradiddle teaches new drummers how to play by overlaying cues on a real drum set and listening to the notes.
• Pool Assist from Studio ANRK helps players make better shots in pool.
• Cookmate from Headraft finds recipes based on available ingredients and provides step-by-step cooking guidance in the kitchen.
• Wisp World from Liquid City brings you on whimsical adventures to playfully explore the world around you.

The company also announced major updates to Snap OS, building on feedback and suggestions from its developer community: