Snap is getting closer to releasing new AI glasses after years

Snap has announced a new partnership between its AR glasses company, Specs, and chipmaker Qualcomm, as the company prepares to release its wearables later this year.

The creator of Snapchat has been teasing the release of glasses – called Spectacles, or simply Specs – for a long time and, earlier this year. he started a new company focusing mainly on business. In February, the company suddenly separate ways and Scott Myers, its SVP of Specs, on the reported “burst” between him and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel.

The recently announced deal with Qualcomm shows signs of life for the project. The specifications will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR platforms, which are its systems-on-a-chip designed to handle augmented reality and virtual reality, press release.

The two companies will develop “in-device AI, advanced graphics, and advanced multi-user experiences” as part of a multi-year partnership, according to a press release.

“Our work with Qualcomm provides a solid foundation for the future of Specs, bringing manufacturers and consumers advanced technology and performance that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible,” said Spiegel.

The Specs saga has been a long one. Snap originally started making products over a decade ago. The last glasses that are viewed by consumers were released in 2019. Since 2024, the glasses have been in use. self-made products-Giving Snap a chance to work on planting new types of apps that the company hopes will attract users when launched.