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The Verge great review. Thank you for taking the time to prepare and present it. I’ll definitely keep an eye out as Snsp continues to modify and upgrade Spectacles, but as advised...I won’t be purchasing them anytime soon.
For now yes, but eventually It will be the thing that replaces our phones for media and communication. Look at the pager for instance, the original text message device lol.
Snapchat is really missing the point. They need to decouple it from snapchat and focus on quality, look and ease of use. They need to give it a universal charging port like USB C. There's such an opportunity to own this market before it takes off.
IMO they lack the money and technology to own this market, even with a dominating head start. Even if (and that's a big if) they got it together, streamlined hardware & software into a cheap cohesive unit they just don't have the money or know how to keep pace with Google and Apple who are working on actual AR glass. Google recently acquired North (a Canadian AR company and the only company doing better than Vuzix in this space), and Apple has been working on theirs behind the scene for years and years. When AR drops in 2021 and 2022 Snap will be left in the dust still trying to figure out the R&D side of things. How many times did this guy say novelty in his review? In my opinion Snap's best move would to be to actually embrace that. Be the cheap novelty version of AR that appeals to kids & young adults too cheap to invest in Google or Apple's expensive offerings.
zukacs when you take a huge dump or do the helicopter 🚁 that all men are allowed and must do in men’s room. You actually want ave that special moment for your self. ( more likely you don’t want google save dat data and look or ops post online privacy dude)
Why does someone else's misuse of a product mean it isn't for you? If someone was recording video with their iPhone 11 Pro in the public bathroom, does that make it something that's not for you?
it's not your money that they use to develop the product, and there are lot of effort from talented developer and engineer team to make this product a reality, so why you write a harsh comment like that do you have a grudge toward the hardworking developer?
Ria The number of generations of a product doesn’t necessarily have any correlation to its success or profitability. If I had the money to do so, I could release ten generations of a product with each generation selling not a single unit.
As a tech enthusiast... I had completely forgot that this even existed. That's how much of an impact this product line has had. I didn't even know that they had made a second version... let lone a third.
desaturated I mean I had a ton of fun with spectacles 2 and with 3 I’ll have a ton of fun with the effects and AR community . This review wasn’t good. If you guys want you can add me on Snapchat to see surfing and all sorts of cool stuff I do with mine . I love like looking out in the world while I record. I see other people when traveling they lift up their phone to take photo but they aren’t even paying attention to them BEING there . That’s what spectacles feel like. Your still aware while record cause you don’t have a rectangle screen in front of your face
As an owner of the snapchat original spectacles, I have found these useful in capturing moments that I cannot get off of my cell phone or camera. The best camera is the one you have on you! I notice that there is much better audio feedback from the spectacles 2, and this new virtual reality technology seems to be where we are heading next. I think that snapchat has a good sense of setting the trend with these wearables. As for how many people are using snapchat, I use this platform a lot for business purposes too. I can honestly say that snapchat has done wonders for my store and am looking into getting a pair of these new Spectacles 3!
Can you explain more about how you use them for business purposes? I have a pair and I’m new to Snapchat so I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate them into my daily life. Thanks
I dont know but i really love this. It's just too expensive for me. It's fun to use when cycling or skateboarding. When you just want to save short clips for memories.
100% correct. The concept itself isn't the problem, it's the execution. Snap can have it a part of its Snapchat suite but realize that it's not the form it's the function. These should literally be "GoPro for your face" and if they can improve the battery in the microphone and the ability to record for longer & lower the price...these could literally be a hit. If they video much easier to export. the idea itself, as somebody that used version 2.0 of these, is really good.
It’s a very good gadget for content creators and traveling. Definitely something that’s gonna be massively adopted once they get a lot better and more accessible.
3:00 can't forget the OG rainbow flowing out of your mouth back when filters were new and sometimes you have to pay for them. I remember it was so fun whenever that filter was free, because I feel like I remember it sometimes being free and sometimes being like $0.99 or $1.99
I’m good with my gen 2 spectacles. I got them when I was making a documentary so people would stop ducking out of my camera and they’ve been surprisingly useful for low key camera uses like pet photos since.
Notice the filters were used in “perfect scenarios” grid on buildings and pathways work fine for AR. But for real life in ur home layout. It’ll be more erratic
Would there be good for filming everyday life like maybe being able to capture my kids first steps or capturing other things that I wouldn’t want anyone to miss
See, I'd imagine them being perfect for that. The only caveat is you will need to be wearing sunglasses. Although apparently you can just easily pop the lenses out and have empty frames or even go a step further and install prescription lenses if you need them. Let me know if you end up making a purchase on a pair and enjoy them.
My problem is still the look. I feel they need to look a bit more natural. I know they released the Nico's and another pair, but they're £50 more than spectacles 2 and don't even come with the charging case
Yep that’s the plan . Right now they are gathering data and going off the fact you can record your life and share that easily. They will do it it’s just they wanna do it with a good foundation. Would be very fun to put them on and see people’s faces morph in front of you . Also ar directions is a use too
I don’t think it would be a bad product of the resolution was better number one, and number two that Snapchat integration was secondary to the hardware in the ability for people to record video and images without the need for a Snapchat account. It seems like for privacy reasons you just can’t trust media companies like that with your content privacy.
This is a step in the right direction towards a tool to enable the visually impaired to integrate more comfortably and safely with society in general. The depth perception will be the key to success in that endeavor.
I like the idea of it but yeah ... for this to really go worldwide, personally i think it needs to at least live stream the filters to the phone with footage. Having the phone being able to click in and work or have a projector on the lens would be optimal.
What's the point do this gadget even mean?Not to mention It's really expensive .Talking about the price of a phone.It's so delicate to see and it could break easily if didn't use it properly
I just bought a used pair from this guy in Missouri for $65 - yes, I'm serious and yes, I'm talking about v. 3. He couldn't figure out how to use them.
Can we also have a breakdown of the privacy implications of the product being reviewed? This one for example puts two cameras on everyone's noses. Feel free to extrapolate...
Not only that, but it’s a product for an app primarily used by teens and tweens... and as their love for the app proves, they have a lot to learn still. Kids tend to record things without giving a single thought to the repercussions, and this is potentially more damaging than having a camera in your pocket at all times.
First one got a lot of buzz but not a lot of people bought it. Second edition, no one knew about it, got out under everyones radars. Third version. Give use 400 dolllars. Plz. If people didnt get interested for the first two why did they increase the price further. Seems like even less will sell
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The Verge great review. Thank you for taking the time to prepare and present it. I’ll definitely keep an eye out as Snsp continues to modify and upgrade Spectacles, but as advised...I won’t be purchasing them anytime soon.
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Nice video
No mention of battery life or resolution wtf
usually lasts for about 150-200 videos and resolution is a bit less than 1080p
N spread love not hate
1728x1728 at 60fps and 3d effect
@@not_willdowns 1700x1700 60 fps with 3d effect , if you dont search why comment?
@N if we can do research for everything , why the heck tech reviews should do?
The word "gimmick" springs to mind. Not to mention the term "waste of money".
For now yes, but eventually It will be the thing that replaces our phones for media and communication. Look at the pager for instance, the original text message device lol.
Exactly. Not worth it right now.
John L it’s not a waste of money if you want them
@@ashereinhorn There are a lot of things I want that are a complete waste of money. I think that's part of what a gimmick or novelty is right?
Straight Up Shots I actually record things better with them. Like my dog , you really do capture life more genuinely
Snapchat is really missing the point. They need to decouple it from snapchat and focus on quality, look and ease of use. They need to give it a universal charging port like USB C. There's such an opportunity to own this market before it takes off.
They do use universal port and they are very high quality . I think people are missing the point on a product they never used
@@easyebs5841 I want ittttt
agreed
IMO they lack the money and technology to own this market, even with a dominating head start. Even if (and that's a big if) they got it together, streamlined hardware & software into a cheap cohesive unit they just don't have the money or know how to keep pace with Google and Apple who are working on actual AR glass. Google recently acquired North (a Canadian AR company and the only company doing better than Vuzix in this space), and Apple has been working on theirs behind the scene for years and years. When AR drops in 2021 and 2022 Snap will be left in the dust still trying to figure out the R&D side of things. How many times did this guy say novelty in his review? In my opinion Snap's best move would to be to actually embrace that. Be the cheap novelty version of AR that appeals to kids & young adults too cheap to invest in Google or Apple's expensive offerings.
@@hazonku now with the next version of spectacles, safely speaking it’s better than the “in progress” or “do they still exist” Apple/google glass.
Who here didn't even know about the version 2 😂
Me! I never even heard about them on reddit, or youtube. I'm impressed with how little coverage there must of been
@@cosa6796 😂😂
@@cosa6796 Lmao😂
I thought only two were there
I never even knew that these existed 😑
If I saw someone wearing a pair in a public bathroom, I'm OUT.
Lol what are you doing in public part of the bathroom that gets you SO SCARED
zukacs when you take a huge dump or do the helicopter 🚁 that all men are allowed and must do in men’s room. You actually want ave that special moment for your self. ( more likely you don’t want google save dat data and look or ops post online privacy dude)
Why does someone else's misuse of a product mean it isn't for you? If someone was recording video with their iPhone 11 Pro in the public bathroom, does that make it something that's not for you?
Clay .T huh?
forsenWC
This is going to fail massively...
it's not your money that they use to develop the product, and
there are lot of effort from talented developer and engineer team to make this product a reality,
so why you write a harsh comment like that
do you have a grudge toward the hardworking developer?
@@jensenraylight8011 Because it's true
@@jensenraylight8011 because of product idea, not product itself
Then why is it already at 3rd generation?
Ria The number of generations of a product doesn’t necessarily have any correlation to its success or profitability. If I had the money to do so, I could release ten generations of a product with each generation selling not a single unit.
One of the most useless unnecessary tech s*it i have seen in a while
Even more than the cr-Apple Watch?
Yea, might as well cop the Bose Frames or Zungles.
Segway?
What if it was Apple branded? Would you feel the same?
@@flvyu I doubt that Apple would ever release something like this.
As a tech enthusiast... I had completely forgot that this even existed. That's how much of an impact this product line has had.
I didn't even know that they had made a second version... let lone a third.
moment of silence for all the money that died making this
F
Because more than doubleing the price has always helped to sell more of something...
especially when it didn't sell well to begin with
Marie: „I really like the stone color!“
Hank: *nervously breathing*
😂😂😂😂😂 jesus Marie!
bigger than ever added 7 million new users and went up in revenue 50%
around 80% of everyone in america 15-35 have a snapchat
2:45 those filters are hideous.
Snapchat still exists?
news to me as well
Snap Who?
Yes, boomer
Aliyan S same
Boomer
Get the price down to $24.95 and I will buy one.
That’s an improvement . Before people wouldn’t want to buy it. Now it’s just too expensive
They’d need to pay ME at least $100 to get them, and they’d just sit in my closet forever.
even with that price I will want to consider.
desaturated I mean I had a ton of fun with spectacles 2 and with 3 I’ll have a ton of fun with the effects and AR community . This review wasn’t good. If you guys want you can add me on Snapchat to see surfing and all sorts of cool stuff I do with mine . I love like looking out in the world while I record. I see other people when traveling they lift up their phone to take photo but they aren’t even paying attention to them BEING there . That’s what spectacles feel like. Your still aware while record cause you don’t have a rectangle screen in front of your face
desaturated I love them and they are truly a joy to use with going o it and reliving memories I’m not paid to say this I love them
As an owner of the snapchat original spectacles, I have found these useful in capturing moments that I cannot get off of my cell phone or camera. The best camera is the one you have on you! I notice that there is much better audio feedback from the spectacles 2, and this new virtual reality technology seems to be where we are heading next. I think that snapchat has a good sense of setting the trend with these wearables. As for how many people are using snapchat, I use this platform a lot for business purposes too. I can honestly say that snapchat has done wonders for my store and am looking into getting a pair of these new Spectacles 3!
Can you explain more about how you use them for business purposes? I have a pair and I’m new to Snapchat so I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate them into my daily life. Thanks
I own the Spectacles 2 and I mostly just use them as prescription sunglasses. I love them, and the video feature does come in handy
I had those in the 80’s.. they flipped up 🤷🏽♂️
Evan Spiegel: “this tech won’t hit the mainstream for another 10 years”
Apple: “I’m about to end this mans whole career”
I dont know but i really love this. It's just too expensive for me. It's fun to use when cycling or skateboarding. When you just want to save short clips for memories.
100% correct. The concept itself isn't the problem, it's the execution. Snap can have it a part of its Snapchat suite but realize that it's not the form it's the function. These should literally be "GoPro for your face" and if they can improve the battery in the microphone and the ability to record for longer & lower the price...these could literally be a hit. If they video much easier to export. the idea itself, as somebody that used version 2.0 of these, is really good.
Even in my drunkest drunk i dont think i will want one
But You're making this argument while sober, does it really count?
bubmah axr how do you know?
"And the most unnecessary gadget of the year- 2019" award goes to ........
Pixel 4
@@PeijoHulzebos IM DEAD 💀💀😂😂😂
It’s a very good gadget for content creators and traveling. Definitely something that’s gonna be massively adopted once they get a lot better and more accessible.
And they still can't make a simple dark mode.
They’ve got it now
@@samwright1620 only on iPhone...
Until they make them look like normal sunglasses and not “fashion oriented” I wont buy
Check out the Spectacles 2 NICO version those aren’t horrible.
Who else forgot spectacles existed
3:00 can't forget the OG rainbow flowing out of your mouth back when filters were new and sometimes you have to pay for them. I remember it was so fun whenever that filter was free, because I feel like I remember it sometimes being free and sometimes being like $0.99 or $1.99
I’m good with my gen 2 spectacles. I got them when I was making a documentary so people would stop ducking out of my camera and they’ve been surprisingly useful for low key camera uses like pet photos since.
Do you think they can be used a s an action camera? Thanks
The biggest social media business story of 2020, will be Tik Tok buying Snapchat.
Tru dat
😂😂😂😂
And that too just for a few hundred millions.
I wonder why they aren’t selling well...that price tag
This is much better then just shooting with your phone
BINGO
Who is here from Trevor Noah’s essentials video?
MrTurtle1120 me!
So am I lol
Notice the filters were used in “perfect scenarios” grid on buildings and pathways work fine for AR. But for real life in ur home layout. It’ll be more erratic
The 3D effect is called stereoscopic images. They got really popular after a hit Mura Masa music video
The spectacles 5 are gunna be nuts
I'll wait for the next pro version with 3 cameras 😂
They said: ⏺🕶⏺
Does it post to Instagram stories?
Yes
version 3 and still a ultra niche gimmick... i'll give them props for trying again and again
Would have been cooler if they had color grading features. To kinda give that film like look.
They need a $20 pair
I had a dream about these 5 years ago before this came out. Now I feel psychic
Would there be good for filming everyday life like maybe being able to capture my kids first steps or capturing other things that I wouldn’t want anyone to miss
See, I'd imagine them being perfect for that. The only caveat is you will need to be wearing sunglasses. Although apparently you can just easily pop the lenses out and have empty frames or even go a step further and install prescription lenses if you need them. Let me know if you end up making a purchase on a pair and enjoy them.
The design... is one of those that you’re either gonna absolutely love, or absolutely gonna hate.. and I think they look kind of neat”
Me : Time to go to slee-
The verge:Not So fast, we have a video for you!
🤦🏽♀️🤣facts
Quick warning: the new metal frames are very fragile. I've lost 4 Spectacles this year doing my time machine.
My problem is still the look. I feel they need to look a bit more natural. I know they released the Nico's and another pair, but they're £50 more than spectacles 2 and don't even come with the charging case
I didn't know there was a second version
Is there a function to steadify the records from Spectacles in the app itself?
I left snapshit ages to go with their excessive ads
If they add actual screens integrated with the lenses it’d be a lot cooler.
Yep that’s the plan . Right now they are gathering data and going off the fact you can record your life and share that easily. They will do it it’s just they wanna do it with a good foundation. Would be very fun to put them on and see people’s faces morph in front of you . Also ar directions is a use too
I don’t think it would be a bad product of the resolution was better number one, and number two that Snapchat integration was secondary to the hardware in the ability for people to record video and images without the need for a Snapchat account. It seems like for privacy reasons you just can’t trust media companies like that with your content privacy.
Why?
For me I think the appeal comes from not a lot of people wanting to get it
380? Dollars lol that’s a whole car payment.
a whole doggone month rent.
Not for the market it’s intended for
This is a step in the right direction towards a tool to enable the visually impaired to integrate more comfortably and safely with society in general. The depth perception will be the key to success in that endeavor.
@@jaex9617 It is a step along the way.
Who exactly are these for... and exactly do they do that's so special....
How many filters are available now?
MISSED A SICK OPPORTUNITY TO SAY SNAPTACLES URGHHU
I like the idea of it but yeah ... for this to really go worldwide, personally i think it needs to at least live stream the filters to the phone with footage. Having the phone being able to click in and work or have a projector on the lens would be optimal.
You failed to say how long the videos record for
We can videos also or only photos ?
They actually look real good on you
This man sounds like kermit
Tommy Rojas 😂😂😂
Okay that's cool. But why?
Maybe it’s the old man in me saying this, buy why? This seems like a giant waste of time & money.
These spectacles look worse than ever, and they never even looked good in the first place
stfu
Can you use this for making motorcycle riding videos like a go pro?
The compression on this video is awful.
Nice man. You should check the 4th generation that’s hitting the reviews on TH-cam.
Filters and pictures all for $300...
WOW!!!😂😂😂😂😂
What's the point do this gadget even mean?Not to mention It's really expensive .Talking about the price of a phone.It's so delicate to see and it could break easily if didn't use it properly
How’s the audio? I heard they added 4 microphones. I was pretty pumped about 3D sound too
is there an alterantive for spectacles, sth that connects to ur snap
Leave the spectacles aside, who even uses Snapchat anymore? Instagram is so much better!
@@LeftJoystick narcasists
@@LeftJoystick teens
Why would anyone ever ever buy this??
They are still just ewaste at this point. Cameras went into phones and they aren’t coming out of them.
Do these record video?
Clearly a lean startup product development here. Interesting to follow.
I just bought a used pair from this guy in Missouri for $65 - yes, I'm serious and yes, I'm talking about v. 3. He couldn't figure out how to use them.
honestly had no idea there was a second one
Love to see that you are telling the truth good job for that love it ❤
Seriously, I won't wear those even if I get them for FREE!
380 DOLLARS TO LOOK LIKE THAT
Can’t wait I have a pre order!
looking like the cover of system shock 1
Can we also have a breakdown of the privacy implications of the product being reviewed? This one for example puts two cameras on everyone's noses. Feel free to extrapolate...
Not only that, but it’s a product for an app primarily used by teens and tweens... and as their love for the app proves, they have a lot to learn still. Kids tend to record things without giving a single thought to the repercussions, and this is potentially more damaging than having a camera in your pocket at all times.
the big steel bar on top looks just like one thick eyebrow
So stay with V2?
Did they make them sunglasses so fewer people would find out about their possibly abysmal low light performance?
Anyone else writing an essay at 4 in the morning right now?
Nah, studying for an exam
This would be a good device for recording your travel documentary of vlogs or whatever you want to make with it... Rather than AR stuff
WTF I WAS THINKING ABOUT THE WAITING LINES FOR THE FIRST ONES THIS MORNING
Bruh it’s 5 AM for me
Same...
I didn’t even know there was a 2nd version
"What snap calls 3D photos"? "A sort of three-dimensional image"? Clearly a breakthrough in technology.
The Pinnacle of the market. We’ve reached the top
the new design looks cyberpunk.
How long are they gonna beat a dead horse?
Google pixel camera on these would be dope
First one got a lot of buzz but not a lot of people bought it. Second edition, no one knew about it, got out under everyones radars. Third version. Give use 400 dolllars. Plz.
If people didnt get interested for the first two why did they increase the price further. Seems like even less will sell