Snap's Specs will feature deep AI integration through partnerships with OpenAI and Google's Gemini, enabling developers to build sophisticated multimodal AI-powered Lenses for the AR glasses.12 This AI functionality transforms Specs into a versatile tool capable of understanding the environment through advanced machine learning and providing AI assistance in three-dimensional space.3 The integration enables innovative applications like real-time translation and AI-guided experiences, with the Depth Module API translating 2D information from large language models to accurately anchor AR data in 3D space.12

• Developers can access multimodal AI capabilities through Snap OS updates

• Automated Speech Recognition API supports real-time transcription in over 40 languages

• Snap3D API allows developers to generate 3D objects directly within Lenses

• The proprietary Remote Service Gateway provides camera access while maintaining privacy2

Specs will feature a standalone design weighing significantly less than typical VR headsets at only 226 grams, with Snap CEO Evan Spiegel promising the 2026 version will be "a ton more capable at a fraction of the weight, and in a smaller form."12 The glasses incorporate dual Snapdragon processors with distributed computing that splits workloads to optimize performance while reducing power consumption, working alongside titanium vapor chambers for improved heat dissipation.34

• Features a 46° diagonal field of view with 37 pixel-per-degree resolution via advanced waveguide technology54

• Includes stereo speakers for spatial audio and a six-microphone array for voice recognition35

• Automatically tinting lenses adjust based on environmental lighting for optimal visibility indoors and outdoors54

• Battery life will be "dramatically improved" over current 45-minute runtime, varying based on usage intensity41

• Incorporates a suite of cameras and sensors for contextual understanding and 6DoF tracking5

Snap OS, the proprietary operating system powering Specs, offers an intuitive interface controlled primarily through hand gestures and voice commands.12 The system features a main menu that appears on your palm when you flip your hand over, allowing you to navigate apps and interact with AR content through natural movements.32 With the Snap Spatial Engine's impressive 13-millisecond motion-to-photon latency, users can manipulate virtual objects with remarkable precision using tap, pinch, and gesture controls.14

• Full hand tracking eliminates the need for external controllers, enabling users to tap virtual buttons, pet digital creatures, and paint in 3D space34

• Voice recognition supplements hand gestures for more complex interactions51

• The Spectacles app transforms your smartphone into a complementary controller for gaming and content sharing1

• Unlike Apple's Vision Pro, Specs does not include eye tracking, requiring more deliberate hand movements for selection3

• The system prioritizes social experiences, with simplified developer tools for creating shareable AR content1