SPECS
AR glasses with a see-through display and app-like Lenses, paired with a proactive AI assistant called SPECS Intelligence.
SPECS is a pair of augmented reality glasses that shows digital content in the wearer's surroundings and runs experiences called Lenses. SPECS also offers SPECS Intelligence, a proactive personal assistant that works on iPhone, Mac and the glasses. SPECS glasses are reserved through a pre-order with a refundable deposit in the US, UK and France.
Best for Early adopters and developers interested in wearable AR computing with a built-in personal assistant.
- Platforms
- iOS, macOS
- Pricing model
- One-time
- Made by
- SPECS Inc.
- Added
Last verified: . Information taken from specs.com.
What is SPECS?
SPECS is a pair of augmented reality glasses, currently on pre-order, that overlays digital content on the wearer's surroundings through a see-through waveguide display with a 51-degree field of view. Experiences on the device are called Lenses and include a large virtual screen for streaming, heads-up navigation, a portable whiteboard for sketching with others and branded sports and entertainment titles. Stereo speakers and six microphones in the temples handle open-ear audio and calls, and the frame comes in 47mm and 52mm sizes weighing 132 and 136 grams. Alongside the hardware, the company is introducing SPECS Intelligence, a personal assistant that learns a user's priorities, gathers information from connected apps and prepares next steps, but asks for approval before acting. The assistant also runs on iPhone and Mac without the glasses. A companion app and a developer programme are available.
Key Features
See-Through Display
Projects content into view through a waveguide with a 51-degree field of view, which the site compares to a 115-inch screen about ten feet away.
Lenses
Runs individual AR experiences for watching video, getting directions, whiteboarding, learning and games.
SPECS Intelligence
Acts as a proactive assistant that remembers people, goals and priorities and surfaces relevant information without a prompt.
Approval Before Action
Drafts and prepares messages or changes but carries nothing out until the user confirms.
Open-Ear Audio
Uses stereo speakers and six high-SNR MEMS microphones in the temples for listening and calls in noisy places.
Virtual Try-On
Checks which of the two frame sizes fits by using a supported iPhone before ordering.
How SPECS works
Check your fit
Use the Virtual Try-On on a supported iPhone to choose between the 47mm and 52mm frames.
Reserve with a deposit
Add up to five devices to the cart, select sizes and pay the refundable deposit.
Wait for the shipping window
The company sends updates and next steps as shipping approaches.
Complete the order
Pay the remaining balance when asked to finalise the purchase.
Videos
Use Cases
- Watching on the Move
- Stream a match or series on a virtual screen while away from a television.
- Hands-Free Navigation
- Follow directions shown in view while walking through an unfamiliar place.
- Collaborative Sketching
- Work through ideas with others on a shared digital whiteboard.
- Staying on Top of the Day
- Let the assistant collect details from different apps and prepare what is needed next.
- Building AR Apps
- Develop new Lenses for the device through the developer site.
Things to know
- Pre-order only
- The glasses are not yet shipping; a deposit reserves a device but is not an order confirmation.
- Limited markets
- Pre-orders are open in the US, UK and France, and SPECS Intelligence launches in the U.S. first.
- Returns and warranty
- The site states a 14-day return window after receipt and a one-year limited warranty.
- On-device transcription
- According to the FAQ, meeting audio is transcribed on the device and user data can be deleted in Settings.
FAQs
What is SPECS?
SPECS is a pair of AR glasses that places digital content in the wearer's view, sold alongside a personal AI assistant called SPECS Intelligence.
What is SPECS Intelligence?
SPECS Intelligence is a proactive personal assistant that learns what matters to a user and brings up relevant information across iPhone, Mac and the SPECS glasses.
Do I need the glasses to use SPECS Intelligence?
No. SPECS Intelligence can be used on an iPhone or Mac without owning SPECS glasses. It is launching first in the U.S., and access is by waitlist.
Where can I pre-order SPECS?
SPECS glasses can be pre-ordered in the US, the UK and France. Buyers in other countries can join a waitlist.
How does a SPECS pre-order work?
A SPECS pre-order reserves up to five devices with a refundable deposit. The remaining balance is paid later, closer to shipping, and the deposit can be refunded on cancellation before the order is completed.
Can SPECS Intelligence act without my permission?
No. SPECS Intelligence can propose and draft things, but the user decides before an action such as sending a message is taken.
Is my data used to train AI models?
No. The SPECS site states that personal data is used to personalise the assistant for the user and not for training AI models.
What sizes do SPECS glasses come in?
SPECS come in a Narrow Fit of 47mm and a Wide Fit of 52mm, and include swappable nose pads.
Who it's for
- Early adopters
- AR developers
- Mobile professionals
- Sports and entertainment fans
- Enterprises
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