Snap unveils £1,995 smart glasses after previous flops
The augmented reality glasses from Snapchat's parent company are expected to ship in autumn.
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"Specs only work if people trust them."
— Evan Spiegel , Executive
"Despite the impressive features and experiences available through Specs, glasses with a 4-hour mixed-use battery life and bulky design are not going to replace the smartphone any time soon."
— Ben Hatton , Academic
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