Spectacles
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Category | Smartglasses |
Developer | Snap, Inc. [1] |
Announced | September 23, 2016 |
Released | Developers: N/A
Consumers: November 10, 2016 |
Price | 130 USD |
Operating system | iOS, Android |
Display | N/A |
Resolution | 1088x1088 (HD) |
Field of view | 115115 ° degrees |
Weight | g |
Controls |
button, mobile app |
Data available | Limited |
Risk factor | |
Not standalone | |
https://www.spectacles.com/ |
Spectacles are pair of smartglasses developed by Snap, Inc. (formerly Snapchat, Inc.). Unlike other smartglasses, such as Google Glass, Microsoft HoloLens, ODG Smart Glasses etc., however, Spectacles have only one and single purpose: they function exclusively as a supportive device for the other Snap, Inc.'s product, the Snapchat, an image messaging and multimedia mobile application. They are basically a pair of sunglasses connectable with the user's Snapchat account and equipped with a built-in camera capable of capturing 10-second short video clips that can be then shared via the Snapchat app.
Since they require the mobile app to fully serve their purpose, they are not standalone and need to be connected via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to a smartphone running the Snapchat app. However, they do not require an immediate connection to the user's Snapchat account when recording the videos. The Spectacles are capable of storing the recorded video clips offline, and the user can view and share them via the app later.
Spectacles were announced on 23 September 2016 during Snap, Inc.'s rebrand from Snapchat, Inc., and were released shortly after on 10 November 2016. They had been originally distributed exclusively in the United States of America via Snap, Inc.'s pop-up vending machines, called Snapbots, for $129.99. On 20 February 2017, they became available for purchase online via Snap, Inc.'s official website for the same price, shipping also to the United Kingdom (for £129.99) and most (although not all) other European countries (for €149.99).
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https://www.amazon.com/SnapChat-Spectacles-Black/dp/B00K3WUHYY
https://www.amazon.com/SnapChat-4-01368E-12-Spectacles-Black/dp/B01N2J83YY/
Contents
Main characteristics
Snap's Spectacles are a one-size-fits-most stylish-looking sunglasses with a built-in camera on their top-right side connectable via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to the Snapchat mobile app. Their top-left side of is equipped with a recording button and a circle of LED lights indicating that the device is connected to the app and/or recording, and also holds a battery, as well as a magnetic contact for recharging. Recharging is provided by the Spectacles' yellow case, which is able to fully charge the device up to four times before it itself needs to be recharged. According to the official information provided by Snap, the glasses are capable of capturing 100 Snaps (i.e. the 10-second short video clips) per one full charge. However, as reported by Matt Swider of TechRadar, "transferring video via Wi-Fi reduced that total by more than half", so it is "best to capture what you see in a single take and move on".[2]
Purpose
Spectacles are smartglasses developed by Snap, Inc. that serve exclusively as an add-on for the Snapchat mobile app. They are simply a pair of sunglasses with a built-in camera that allows the user to connect with his or her Snapchat account, capture 10-second short video clips, and share them via the app.
Company & People
Spectacles are developed by Snap, Inc. based in Venice, Los Angeles, California. The company was originally named Snapchat, Inc. upon its inception (September 16, 2011), but it was rebranded on September 24, 2016 as Snap, Inc. in order to include the Spectacles product under a single company (the other product being the Snapchat mobile app).[3]
- Michael Lynton - chairman of Snap, Inc.
- Evan Spiegel - co-founder and CEO of Snap, Inc.
- Bobby Murphy - co-founder and CTO of Snap, Inc.
Important Dates
23 September 2016 - Spectacles were announced during Snap, Inc.'s rebrand from Snapchat, Inc.
10 November 2016 - Spectacles were released and made available for purchase exclusively in the USA via Snap, Inc.'s pop-up vending machines, Snapbots
20 February 2017 - Spectacles became available for purchase online via Snap, Inc's official website
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Ethical & Health Issues
There are no ethical nor health issues relevant to this specific device.
For more general issues connected with smartglasses, please see the Smartglasses synopsis.
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Public Policy
There is no public policy that considers this device specifically.
For more information about policies related to smartglasses, please see the Smartglasses synopsis.
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ Snap, Inc. [online]. Available online at: https://www.snap.com/ (Retrieved Jun 19, 2017)
- ↑ SWIDER, Matt. Snapchat Spectacles review. TechRadar [online]. 2017, Jun 2. Available online at: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/snap-spectacles (Retrieved 2017, Jun 20)
- ↑ Snap Inc. Wikipedia [online]. 2017, Jun 1. Available online at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snap_Inc. (Retrieved Jun 20, 2017)