Snap Acquires Illumix to Strengthen Its Augmented Reality Ambitions

The acquisition of the spatial augmented reality company comes as Snap accelerates development of its future AR glasses, known as Specs.

Snap Specs return in 2026 with Niantic Spatial inside

The fifth-generation Specs are Snap's first true consumer AR product, and Niantic Spatial is the first launch partner. Peridot Beyond ships day one. The question is whether "lightweight" really means lightweight.

Snap Specs return in 2026 with Niantic Spatial inside

The fifth-generation Specs are Snap's first true consumer AR product, and Niantic Spatial is the first launch partner. Peridot Beyond ships day one. The question is whether "lightweight" really means lightweight.