Snapchat launches video-capture sunglasses
Here's a look at what Snap Inc's Spectacles might offer
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Evan Spiegel, the 26-year-old Snapchat CEO, unveiled the company's first hardware product - Spectacles - in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. He also announced rechristening of Snapchat to Snap Inc. Here's a look at what Snap Inc's Spectacles might offer
How it looks
It looks like an ordinary pair of sunglasses but has a button near the hinge. While the Google Glass looks like a pair of eyeglasses with a heads-up display and a touchpad on the side
the wearer's perspective which they can share with their Snapchat contacts
How does it work
By tapping the button on the side, one can record a video of up to 10 seconds using a 115-degree angle lens. Every time the button is tapped, a new video will be recorded
What are the variants
Spectacles will come in one size that fits all and will be available in three colours - black, teal and coral
How much will it cost
It will be available on a limited basis with a price tag of $129.99
Source: The Wall Street Journal
How it looks
It looks like an ordinary pair of sunglasses but has a button near the hinge. While the Google Glass looks like a pair of eyeglasses with a heads-up display and a touchpad on the side
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What it does It records videos from
the wearer's perspective which they can share with their Snapchat contacts
How does it work
By tapping the button on the side, one can record a video of up to 10 seconds using a 115-degree angle lens. Every time the button is tapped, a new video will be recorded
What are the variants
Spectacles will come in one size that fits all and will be available in three colours - black, teal and coral
How much will it cost
It will be available on a limited basis with a price tag of $129.99
Source: The Wall Street Journal