Snap is launching its long-awaited augmented reality glasses called Specs. According to The Verge, they'll cost $2,195, with preorders starting now through a $200 refundable deposit. The company expects to begin shipping this fall in the US and UK. Specs positions itself as a wearable computer with transparent AR capability—a significant moment for a product category that's been hyped for years but has yet to see mainstream adoption.

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