The Return of Snapchat Spectacles: More Spectacular than Ever

Snapchat spectacles, those funky yet cool sunglasses that also let you shoot videos that you then shared via Snapchat, are back and better than ever. The original spectacles debuted in late 2016 and were initially met with high expectations, but ultimately only managed to sell for $150. However, for a while, they became a must-have for the tech-obsessed crowd.

The next version of spectacles is on its way, and according to Cheddar and other sources, there may be two versions to choose from, including a $300 unit that sports two cameras, GPS, and other tech goodness. This new iteration could be perfectly timed, as multiple top-tier tech companies, including Apple, reportedly have smart specs of their own in development for use with augmented reality apps.

The original marketing push for spectacles involved these sort of cube-like, creepy Snap Bot mobile kiosks, which were fun and innovative at the time. The idea was simple: just put on your glasses, and you could take a minute-long video that you could then share via Snapchat. It was a cool concept, but ultimately, it didn't quite live up to expectations.

Snapchat eventually got stuck with a few thousand pairs of spectacles that couldn't hardly give away, but the company may have learned from its mistakes this time around. With multiple top tech companies investing heavily in augmented reality technology, the next version of spectacles could be a game-changer.

The Next Generation: TCL's New 6 Series 4K TVs

If you're in the market for a new TV, it might be worth taking a closer look at a brand that may not sound very familiar to you: TCL. We've had their new six series 4K TVs in-house for a while now, and we're suitably impressed. The latest models include HDR and Dolby Vision extended picture quality modes, which run on the latest version of the Roku OS.

One of the best features of these new TVs is the price: the 55-inch entry-level model will only set you back $650, while the bigger 65-inch model is priced at just $1,000. That's a great deal, considering that 4K TVs without many of the new TCL's features were costing three or four thousand dollars just a couple of years ago.

Pre-orders for these new TVs are already available, with deliveries slated for the next few weeks. If you're in the market for a high-quality TV without breaking the bank, TCL is definitely worth considering.

Augmented Reality: Microsoft's Hololens Project

Microsoft has been continuing to push forward with its hololens project, and now they've added an exciting new feature: M R touch, a system that allows users to see and control virtual touch screens as well as move and manipulate virtual objects. This technology can track your fingertips and certain gestures, which it uses to execute specific commands.

Microsoft says that the tech is still in development, but has achieved a nearly 98% accuracy rating. While this is impressive, there's one major drawback: you still have to wear the bulky Hololens headset to use it. Perhaps the next version of spectacles from Snapchat could integrate some of these features?

Conclusion

As we look to the future of technology, it's clear that augmented reality is going to play a major role. With companies like Microsoft and Apple investing heavily in this field, it's exciting to think about what possibilities may arise in the coming years. Whether you're looking for new TVs or the latest gadgets, there's always something new and innovative on the horizon.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enremember snapchat spectacles those funky yet cool sunglasses that also let you shoot videos that you then shared via snapchat well it looks like they're back and they're more spectacular than ever several 26 and when the original spectacles debuted in late 2016 they were sort of a tech novelty product I'll be in a spending one at 150 bucks but for a while there they were also kind of a must-have for the tech obsessed now the next version of spectacles is on the way and according to cheddar and other sources there may be two versions to choose from including a 300 dollar unit sporting two cameras GPS and other tech goodness snaps original marketing push which involved these sort of cube sort of creepy snap bot mobile kiosks was perfectly executed and they were fun just a minute a video camera and your glasses pretty cool sure snap eventually got stuffed with a few thousand pairs that couldn't hardly give away but hey this next version could be timed just right as multiple top-tier tech companies including Apple reportedly have smart specs of their own in development for use with augmented reality apps hit the link for more details on the new snap spectacles if you're in the market for a new TV it might be time to take a closer look at a brand that might not sound very familiar to you TCL we've had their new six series 4k TVs in-house for a while now and we're suitably impressed the latest models include HDR and Dolby vision extended picture quality modes and run on the latest version of the Roku OS giving you a lot of streaming options right out of the box the remote includes voice recognition technology as well so you can dial up that show or sporting event without endlessly scrolling through menus and channel guides very convenient but the best feature the price 55 entry will only set you back 650 bucks while the big 65 inch model is only $1,000 that's a great deal seeing how 4k TVs without many of the new TCL's features were three and four thousand dollars just a couple of years ago you can pre-order yours right now and deliveries are slated for the next few weeks augmented reality is still in its infancy but Microsoft is continuing to push forward with their hololens project and now they've added the to use and control virtual touch streets the system is called M R touch and the tech allows a user to see and then control virtual touch screens as well as move and manipulate virtual objects the tech can track your fingertips and certain gestures also make it execute specific commands yeah that's cool microsoft says the tech which is still in development has a nearly 98% accuracy rating but you still have to wear that bulky hololens headset maybe they should get together with snap for version 3 of spectacles just Sam check out the full video at the link and get the rest of the day's tech news at digital trends comm along with our Facebook page and YouTube channel and today at 2:30 p.m. Pacific we'll get together once again for trends with benefits our weekly roundup of the top stories in tech live on youtube facebook twitter and twitch thanks for watching and we'll see you tomorrowremember snapchat spectacles those funky yet cool sunglasses that also let you shoot videos that you then shared via snapchat well it looks like they're back and they're more spectacular than ever several 26 and when the original spectacles debuted in late 2016 they were sort of a tech novelty product I'll be in a spending one at 150 bucks but for a while there they were also kind of a must-have for the tech obsessed now the next version of spectacles is on the way and according to cheddar and other sources there may be two versions to choose from including a 300 dollar unit sporting two cameras GPS and other tech goodness snaps original marketing push which involved these sort of cube sort of creepy snap bot mobile kiosks was perfectly executed and they were fun just a minute a video camera and your glasses pretty cool sure snap eventually got stuffed with a few thousand pairs that couldn't hardly give away but hey this next version could be timed just right as multiple top-tier tech companies including Apple reportedly have smart specs of their own in development for use with augmented reality apps hit the link for more details on the new snap spectacles if you're in the market for a new TV it might be time to take a closer look at a brand that might not sound very familiar to you TCL we've had their new six series 4k TVs in-house for a while now and we're suitably impressed the latest models include HDR and Dolby vision extended picture quality modes and run on the latest version of the Roku OS giving you a lot of streaming options right out of the box the remote includes voice recognition technology as well so you can dial up that show or sporting event without endlessly scrolling through menus and channel guides very convenient but the best feature the price 55 entry will only set you back 650 bucks while the big 65 inch model is only $1,000 that's a great deal seeing how 4k TVs without many of the new TCL's features were three and four thousand dollars just a couple of years ago you can pre-order yours right now and deliveries are slated for the next few weeks augmented reality is still in its infancy but Microsoft is continuing to push forward with their hololens project and now they've added the to use and control virtual touch streets the system is called M R touch and the tech allows a user to see and then control virtual touch screens as well as move and manipulate virtual objects the tech can track your fingertips and certain gestures also make it execute specific commands yeah that's cool microsoft says the tech which is still in development has a nearly 98% accuracy rating but you still have to wear that bulky hololens headset maybe they should get together with snap for version 3 of spectacles just Sam check out the full video at the link and get the rest of the day's tech news at digital trends comm along with our Facebook page and YouTube channel and today at 2:30 p.m. Pacific we'll get together once again for trends with benefits our weekly roundup of the top stories in tech live on youtube facebook twitter and twitch thanks for watching and we'll see you tomorrow\n"