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The next-gen Spectacles will be able to layer Snapchat lenses (or AR effects) onto the surrounding environment without the need to use a smartphone’s camera, according to The Information. At least for now, these smart glasses reportedly aren’t intended for everyday users.
They’re said to be geared towards developers and creators, the folks who make many of Snapchat’s most popular lenses. It seems Snap is hoping those people will create new lens-style experiences for the glasses, which it may release more broadly in the future. The company is set to announce the AR Spectacles at its developer conference in May, according to the report.
Meanwhile, Snap has reportedly revived its long-held plans to build a selfie drone. The company is said to have invested $20 million in Zero Zero Robotics, a company that built a folding camera drone. Snap was reportedly in talks to buy the startup in 2017.
Now, Snap hardware engineers are beavering away on their own machine with the help of a drone company, according to The Information. It’s not clear if or when Snap plans to start selling the drone.
What is a snap drone?
The Snap Drone by Vantage Robotics is a compact video drone that is easy to fly but doesn’t cut corners with cheap components. It’s a drone for beginner pilots, but its visual capabilities are designed to match the industry standard with 4K video.
Are snap spectacles worth it?
If you’re a big Snapchatter, creator, or artist who loves the idea of AR effects, Spectacles 3 may be worth it. But for pretty much everyone else, there’s no reason to own a pair until they can do more.
How do Snap lenses work?
You can take a photo or a video, then add a caption or doodle or Lens, and send it to a friend. Friends can view your individual snaps for up to 10 seconds, and then it disappears forever, making the app ephemeral in nature.
