Snap gets closer to releasing new AI glasses after years-long hiatus
Snap partners with Qualcomm for AI glasses launch
Snap is making significant strides towards launching its new AI glasses, Spectacles, after a lengthy hiatus. The company has partnered with Qualcomm to leverage its Snapdragon XR platforms, aiming to enhance the glasses with advanced AI capabilities and graphics. This move follows years of development, including a recent restructuring of Snap's AR-focused subsidiary, Specs, and the departure of a key executive earlier this year.
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Snap's new AI glasses, Spectacles, are set to launch later this year.
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The partnership with Qualcomm will utilize Snapdragon XR platforms for advanced features.
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Specs has been in development for over a decade, with the last consumer version released in 2019.
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