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Snap's AR Chief Exits, Clouding Future of Specs Glasses

2/21/2026

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Scott Myers, Snap's executive overseeing the Specs augmented reality (AR) glasses, has left amid a dispute with CEO Evan Spiegel.
The departure raises questions about Snap's hardware strategy as it prepares to launch its VR glasses.
Snap has invested in Specs to diversify revenue beyond advertising and compete with Meta in AR/VR.
The timing and the formation of the Specs Inc subsidiary to manage partnerships add uncertainty about hardware progress.

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Scott Myers, Snap's executive overseeing the Specs augmented reality (AR) glasses, has left amid a dispute with CEO Evan Spiegel.
The departure raises questions about Snap's hardware strategy as it prepares to launch its VR glasses.
Snap has invested in Specs to diversify revenue beyond advertising and compete with Meta in AR/VR.
The timing and the formation of the Specs Inc subsidiary to manage partnerships add uncertainty about hardware progress.