# Chromatic Social Media Sunglasses The Snapchat Spectacles Enable POV Phone-Free Recording By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapchat-spectacles References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/spectacles-smart-sunglasses-snap-inc/) & [spectacles](https://www.spectacles.com) The [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy) Spectacles look to enable users to record point-of-view (POV) video recording capabilities without having them ever touch their smartphone. Announced by the newly named [Snap Inc.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specs), the Spectacles come in three funky color options and will stream content directly from the frame, to a user's Snapchat story. The Spectacles are outfitted with a miniature video camera on the corner of the lens that is capable of recording a days worth of activities thanks to the built-in battery pack. They offer a 115-degree field of view to capture the human perspective as it's happening for a more personal approach to social media content. The Snapchat Spectacles connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth or WiFi to transfer Memories directly. Small lights on the [social media sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hstn) indicate to those around the wearer that recording is taking place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Point-of-view Recording:** Tech companies can explore wearable devices for point-of-view video recording that can provide users a more immersive, personal approach to social media content. - **Wireless Streaming:** Companies can develop wireless streaming devices that directly transfer recorded memories from wearable technology to smartphones or other devices. - **Social Media-connected Wearables:** There is potential for wearable technology to be developed with social media in mind, allowing for seamless, instant sharing of user-generated content. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore the development of wearable devices that offer point-of-view video recording capabilities, similar to the Snapchat Spectacles, in order to appeal to younger, tech-savvy demographics. - **Social Media:** Social media companies can explore the integration of wearable technology into their platforms to allow users to share more immersive and personal content on their platforms. - **Wireless Connectivity:** Companies that specialize in wireless connectivity can develop solutions that allow for seamless transfer of user-generated content between wearable technology and smartphones or other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Enabled Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specs.md) - [Compact AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectacles-gen-5.md) - [AI-Powered AR Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-ar-smart-glasses.md) - [Attachable Eyewear Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-video-camera.md) - [Wearable Metaverse Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-spectacle.md) - [Social App-Connected Smartglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-glasses-1.md) - [Collaborative AI-Powered Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-ai-glasses.md) - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md) - [Demure Display-Equipped Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-rayban-display-sunglasses.md)