Snap's $2,195 AR glasses may have cost an insane amount to develop, analyst estimates - Yahoo Finance
Snap Inc. is facing investor skepticism following the reveal of its $2,195 standalone AR glasses. Analysts estimate the company spent $500 million on development, contributing to a 10% drop in stock price.
Why it matters
The high cost and premium pricing of Snap's hardware highlight the financial risks tech companies face when pivoting toward expensive, unproven wearable AR markets.
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