In August 13, 2019 – Snap Inc. has today unveiled Spectacles 3, the latest version of Spectacles sunglasses that feature a design with dual HD cameras.
Shipping in fall 2019, Snap states that the Spectacles 3 “will be able to capture depth and dimension the way a user’s eyes do” – an ability that the company expects will “provide a rich 3D canvas for self-expression”, as well as a suite of new 3D Effects on Snapchat.
Features
Spectacles 3 are equipped with two HD cameras to capture Snaps in 3D and transform them with 3D Effects. Snaps captured using Spectacles 3 will seamlessly transfer in HD to Memories within Snapchat to add new lighting, landscapes, and other effects to an entire scene with a swipe. Snaps can also export to Camera Roll as circular, horizontal, square and virtual reality formats for saving, editing and sharing.
Design
The Spectacles 3 feature a strong, lightweight steel frame with circular lenses and adjustable acetate tips. The Spectacles 3 come in two color options:
- Carbon: a monochromatic black with a semi-matte finish and high-gloss details;
- Mineral: a tone inspired by cosmetic hues with a hint-of-gold frame.
Functionality
The Spectacles 3 include buttons that when pressed by a user will capture video (either button pressed up to 60 seconds continuously), as well as still photos (press and hold). The Spectacles 3 also includes a 4-microphone array to supplement high-definition videos with high-fidelity audio. Users will see a light when the glasses are recording, and LED indicator lights will also show this to other people, according to Snap.
Accessories
Snap states that Spectacles 3 charge on-the-go in their included Charging Case, which can store up to four charges, according to the company. The full-grain leather case folds flat when not in use and comes equipped with a standard certified USB-C charging cable. Also included with Spectacles 3 is a 3D viewer, which the company states will allow users to “relive memories and bring Snaps to life.”
Snap’s Spectacles 3 will ship this fall and are available to pre-order now for USD $380 at Spectacles.com.
Image credit: Snap Inc.
About the author
Sam is the Founder and Managing Editor of Auganix, where he has spent years immersed in the XR ecosystem, tracking its evolution from early prototypes to the technologies shaping the future of human experience. While primarily covering the latest AR and VR news, his interests extend to the wider world of human augmentation, from AI and robotics to haptics, wearables, and brain–computer interfaces.