Snapchat’s “Spectacles” go on sale

Snapchat, the imaging messaging service, has begun selling sunglasses which can record videos of what the wearer is seeing

Cost: $129.00 (but fetching $800 on ebay)

Camera: 115° lens resembles human eye’s natural field of view

Shoots circular videos

Videos play right way up at any angle

Unlike Google’s much derided “Glass” video glasses, which were discontinued in 2015, Spectacles are being marketed as colourful, affordable, accessories for fun-loving young people

Button: Tap and camera records 10 seconds of footage

Light ring: Illuminates to alert others that user is filming

BOT STORES

Pop-up vending machines have begun appearing in California

Select colour you want

Insert debit/credit card

Machine dispenses Spectacles, including charging case and cleaning cloth

Three colours available:

Sources: Snap, CNET, wire agencies

Pictures: Snapchat