Snapchat Spectacles

Not long ago I wished I had a pair of magic glasses with a switch on the side that I could click and easily record what I was experiencing, like my discoveries in different cities or my children’s school plays. Now my wish has become a reality.

If you’re from my generation, keeping up with technological innovations is a challenge. Lucky for me I have two teenager princes who keep me updated. I was happily surprised when they told me about Spectacles!

We were in NYC when they were launched at the end of 2016. At that time, you could only get your hands on a pair if you stood in line at a pop-up vending machine. Now you can order them from the website.

These super easy-to-use camera-equipped sunglasses are rather chic-looking and the shape suits most people. You can choose between black, teal or orange. I went for a black pair.

You can film 10, 20 or 30-second videos at the touch of a button. The snaps are easily transferred to your Snapchat app via bluetooth. From there you can edit your videos using filters and decorations just as you would in a normal snap video. You can also export your videos to share in other ways.

I was impressed with the quality of the video and sound–even in low-light you are able to record a decent memory.

The Spectacles have small LED lights that go on when the camera is recording–a polite way to let people know they’re on camera!

The glasses come in a stylish case that doubles as a charger. I use my Spectacles constantly, and the charge lasts all day long.

We can now have our memories through our own perspective!

I’ll be posting videos snapped with my Spectacles, so let me know what you think about this cool gadget.
www.spectacles.com