Snap Inc. is preparing to unveil its latest augmented reality glasses, Specs, to the public later this year. However, the company has faced a recent setback with the departure of one of the key executives behind the project, Scott Myers.
Myers, who served as the Senior Vice President of Specs, has decided to step down from his role at Snap, as confirmed by a company spokesperson in response to inquiries from TechCrunch. While the exact details of the disagreement were not disclosed, Snap emphasized its commitment to delivering Specs to the market in the coming months.
Specs has been a focus for Snap, with the company even establishing a separate subsidiary, Specs Inc., to streamline operations and enhance the product’s development. Myers, who brought experience from SpaceX, Apple, and Nokia to Snap, had described the challenge of ensuring the glasses’ design was both innovative and user-friendly.
As Snap navigates this executive transition, the tech industry will be closely watching to see how the company manages the launch of Specs amidst leadership changes. The departure of a key figure at such a critical juncture raises questions about the impact on Snap’s hardware ambitions and the future of its AR ventures.
Source: TechCrunch