Snapchat Specs pop-up in LA: tech is cool but the $2k glasses 'look ridiculous'
SimonBalmain · x · 2026-10-17
Snapchat is running a pop-up at Century City in LA where people can try its Specs AI glasses. Simon Balmain tried them: the tech is cool, but they look ridiculous and he doubts many will pay $2,000. He even posted an AI-generated image because the original photo looked too silly.
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