# Пов'язані статті щодо AR

Центр новин HTX надає останні статті та поглиблений аналіз на тему "AR", що охоплює ринкові тренди, оновлення проєктів, технологічні розробки та регуляторну політику в криптоіндустрії.

Snap, Unprofitable for Nine Years, and a Decade-Long AR Obsession Without Return

Snap's AR Obsession: A Decade of Betting Against the Odds On June 16, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel unveiled the new AR glasses, Specs, priced at $2,195, causing the company's stock (SNAP) to plummet nearly 10%. The launch was met with intense criticism online, with investors questioning why a consistently unprofitable company would stake its future on an expensive product its core young user base can't afford. Snapchat, known for pioneering features like ephemeral Stories and popular AR lenses (like the iconic dog filter), has a history of innovation often copied by rivals like Instagram and Meta. Despite this, it has struggled to translate first-mover advantage into commercial success. Since its 2017 IPO, Snap has reported annual net losses, with a Q1 2026 loss of $89 million. Its stock is down 94% from its 2021 peak, hampered by iOS privacy changes, competition, and a young demographic less attractive to major advertisers. In this challenging context, Spiegel is doubling down on AR. He calls 2026 a "crucible moment," having recently laid off 16% of staff while reportedly investing over $3.5 billion cumulatively in its AR glasses line over nearly a decade. The new Specs represent a significant leap from the 2016 camera-focused Spectacles, offering true AR overlays, gesture control, and standalone operation. However, at $2,195, it faces tough comparisons. While more advanced than Meta's $799 Ray-Ban smart glasses, critics point to its heavier weight, short battery life, and features largely replicable by a smartphone. Facing pressure from investors to cut losses on the Specs project, Spiegel has refused, framing it as essential to Snap's long-term vision. The company finds itself in a paradoxical position: cutting costs while heavily funding a decade-long, unproven bet. Some see Specs as an awkward but necessary step in AR's evolution, akin to early mobile phones. Whether Spiegel is a visionary outlier or a gambler destined to fail remains an open question, highlighting the tension between long-term ambition and short-term market demands.

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Snap, Unprofitable for Nine Years, and a Decade-Long AR Obsession Without Return

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How is the Once-Booming Metaverse Faring Now?

The metaverse industry in 2025 shows a mixed and evolving landscape, moving past the initial hype into more differentiated and practical developments. Key areas like immersive gaming platforms continue to thrive—Roblox hit 151.5 million daily active users, though it downplays the "metaverse" label in favor of terms like "global gaming ecosystem." Similarly, Fortnite emphasizes open, interoperable experiences with strong third-party content engagement. In contrast, metaverse social platforms struggle. Meta’s Horizon Worlds remains niche with under 200K MAU, while some platforms like VRChat grow steadily. Rec Room faced significant layoffs due to challenges in scaling quality content. Hardware sees divergence: Apple’s Vision Pro targets the high-end but remains niche, Meta’s Quest leads the mass market, and lightweight AR glasses like Ray-Ban Meta gain traction. Industrial metaverse applications are growing robustly, with NVIDIA’s Omniverse and enterprise digital twin use cases expanding in manufacturing, healthcare, and urban planning. Avatar platforms like ZEPETO and Ready Player Me continue evolving, with the latter acquired by Netflix. Crypto and NFT-based metaverses like Decentraland and The Sandbox remain stagnant with low activity, despite efforts like Yuga Labs’ Otherside launch. Overall, the metaverse is maturing with clear winners in gaming and enterprise, while social and crypto segments face structural challenges.

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How is the Once-Booming Metaverse Faring Now?

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