Snap's New Spectacles Critiqued by Former Engineer for Poor Design Choices

Friday, 20 September 2024, 07:14

Snap's latest Spectacles are gaining criticism, with a former engineer labeling them as 'obviously bad.' The review sheds light on design flaws and performance issues. As Snap gears up for limited developer rentals, concerns grow over the glasses' practicality and user experience.
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Snap's New Spectacles Critiqued by Former Engineer for Poor Design Choices

Snap's Latest AR Spectacles Face Harsh Criticism

Snap's new generation of augmented reality glasses, the Spectacles, have come under fire from Sterling Crispin, a former design engineer who contributed to their development. Crispin did not hold back, referring to the product as a 'disaster' and sharing his frustrations on social media.

Concerns Over Design and Performance

  • Limited battery life: Just 45 minutes of use.
  • Narrow field of view: A mere 46 degrees.
  • High rental costs: Developers must pay $99/month for access.

Crispin stated, 'This device is a set of very bad decisions that compounded.' While Snap CEO Evan Spiegel acknowledged that AR glasses may not see significant market adoption until the end of the decade, the company appears to be leveraging the Spectacles to excite developers about their AR platform.

A Market Slow to Embrace AR

Despite improvements in hardware, Crispin's critique highlights ongoing concerns about the software's capabilities and overall user experience. As tech enthusiasts express skepticism, Snap's ambitions for the new Spectacles remain uncertain.


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