Snap is preparing to showcase a new pair of augmented reality glasses, the fifth-generation of Spectacles and the second to offer AR capabilities, at the upcoming Partner Summit event on September 17, according to a report. The previous AR glasses from Snap were only available to a select few creators and developers and were critiqued for their limited field of view, short battery life, and bulky design. The new glasses are rumored to have improvements in field of view and battery life, but they are still positioned as a developer device with a high production cost. This suggests that Snap is not abandoning its hardware ambitions, following the failed launch and subsequent recall of the $250 Pixy selfie drone in 2022.
