Snap's AR Spectacles criticized by ex-engineer for poor design and low performance, leading to developer rentals and stock decline.
Former Snap engineer Sterling Crispin criticized the company's new AR Spectacles, calling them "obviously bad" and a result of poor design choices. Despite some technological advancements, the glasses feature a clunky design, limited field of view, and short battery life. Snap is offering the Spectacles to developers for rental, acknowledging they are not ready for the consumer market. Meanwhile, Snap's stock has dropped nearly 37% in three months, and the company remains unprofitable.
September 20, 2024
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