Snap's $2195 AI specs are heavy and underwhelming
snap's new spectacles fail to impress at cannes with heavy hardware and a basic museum ar demo that struggles to function.
snap allowed attendees to test its new ai-powered spectacles, priced at $2195 and weighing 132 grams, during a curated ar exhibit at the cannes lions festival. the demo overlaid digital elements on real-world paintings, utilizing face scanning to insert users into art, but suffered from frequent interruptions and visual glitches. reviewers found the hardware too heavy for prolonged use and the user experience fragile, noting that the tracking easily failed when participants moved their heads. the demo highlights the difficulty in delivering consumer-ready ar hardware that balances weight, performance, and battery life.