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Snap Introduces SPECS, Combining AI Assistance and AR in a Standalone Device

Snap has introduced SPECS, a new pair of standalone augmented reality (AR) glasses designed to bring AI-powered computing, productivity tools, entertainment, and immersive experiences into users' field of view without requiring a smartphone or external device.

The company said SPECS are available for pre-order at $2,195 with a refundable $200 deposit and are expected to begin shipping in the United States, United Kingdom, and France later this year. Announcing the product, Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., said the device marks a shift from smartphone-based computing to wearable spatial computing.

"SPECS are the beginning of a new era in computing," Spiegel said, adding that the goal is to bring digital experiences into the user's environment rather than requiring people to interact through handheld screens.

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Snap said the glasses are the result of more than a decade of investment in augmented reality technologies, including operating systems,...

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Helpdesk scammers are making house calls to make their lies feel more real

15-year-old among six arrested after Dutch cops target suspected bank fraud call center Six people suspected of bank helpdesk fraud are in custody after Dutch cops stormed an Amsterdam residence and caught them in conversation with a potential victim. Police say the individuals were aged between 15 and 30 and

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