Instant Alert: Snap just launched a new version of its camera glasses, Spectacles

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Snap just launched a new version of its camera glasses, Spectacles by Kif Leswing on Apr 26, 2018, 9:42 AM Advertisement Snap unveiled a new version of its Spectacles camera glasses on Thursday. The latest model is a bit slimmer, $20 more expensive, can take photos, offers prescription lenses for an additional fee, and is water resistant. Snap, Snapchat's parent company, launched a new version of its camera glasses, Spectacles, on Thursday.  The new model is slightly slimmer, can take photos, and they're water-resistant, Snap said in a release.  "Tap the button to record video with new and improved audio, and now, you can press and hold to take a photo! Snaps you capture will transfer to Snapchat up to four times faster, and always in HD," according to the Snap release. The first version of Spectacles only sold about 150,000 pairs, despite heavy early hype, and Snap was forced to take a $40 million writedown. But Snap says it is a camera company, and it is moving forward with its only hardware camera product.  They cost $149.99, a $20 increase over the first version. You can buy them now at Spectacles.com.  Here's how Spectacles work: Spectacles are a pair of camera glasses. Just tap the button on the left side to take a photo or video. "Press the button to record a 10-second video. Press again to keep recording up to 30 seconds. Press and hold to take a photo," Snap explains.  There's a small camera embedded at the left temple of the glasses. When it's taking a photo or video, LEDs on the right temple light up. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011