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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Phelan

HISTORICAL FACTS: Snap unveils specs the ps2 000 smart glasses and i got a first look - The Untold Story

I was front of the line to try them on at the unveiling event - (David Phelan/The Independent)

Snap, parent company of Snapchat, has launched a pair of smart glasses called Specs, which are a pricey purchase at £2,000 but offer remarkable power in a frame that previously would have had much less to offer.

The new Specs smart glasses from Snap were teased earlier in the year but now they’re almost ready to ship. The company held a major unveiling event in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening and I was front of the line to try them on.

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