Snap's $2,195 SPECS AR Glasses Open for Preorder — And the Headset Era Might Be Over
Snap's SPECS AR glasses are available for preorder at $2,195 with a $200 refundable deposit. Here's why this price point could finally break AR into the mainstream.
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Snap's SPECS AR glasses are available for preorder at $2,195 with a $200 refundable deposit. Here's why this price point could finally break AR into the mainstream.
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