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Snap's Large AR Spectacles, CATL's Million-Mile Battery, and 'Third State' Beyond Life and Death

Discover Daily by Perplexity

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*Snap AR glasses *

Snap's fifth-generation Spectacles represent a notable advancement in augmented reality with a 46-degree field of view, almost double that of previous models. Equipped with two Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and the custom Snap OS, they provide an enhanced AR experience featuring interactive 3D graphics. Exclusively available to developers, this subscription-based model aims to build a strong ecosystem for AR applications before a broader consumer rollout. Collaboration with OpenAI introduces context-aware functionalities based on visual and auditory inputs. Despite these innovations, the Spectacles encounter criticism due to a limited battery life of 45 minutes and a steep subscription cost of $99 monthly, totaling nearly $1,200 yearly for developers. Future developments will hinge on how effectively developers leverage these advancements and whether Snap can mitigate the challenges related to battery performance and pricing.

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