San Francisco - Snapchat said it will release a wearable gadget called Spectacles, which resembles a pair of sunglasses with a built-in camera for shooting video. A limited supply of the product will be sold this fall for $129.99, a spokesperson said on Saturday.
Spectacles will come in one size and three colors. The wearer can tap a button near the hinge to record video of up to 10 seconds using the wide-angle lens on the glasses.
The product represents the first foray into consumer electronics for the startup behind the popular messaging app. The Los Angeles company, valued at $18bn by investors this year, said it will change its name to Snap Inc., reflecting its larger ambitions.