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At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec

At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec
Source: techcrunch
Author: Lucas Ropek
Published: 2/19/2026

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Snap is preparing to launch the latest version of its augmented reality (AR) glasses, known as Specs, later this year, underscoring the product's strategic importance to the company. However, Snap recently lost Scott Myers, its Senior Vice President of Specs, reportedly due to a dispute with CEO Evan Spiegel. While a tech blog Sources suggested a “blow-up” led to Myers’ departure, Snap’s official statement described his exit as a voluntary decision and declined to confirm any conflict. The company emphasized its continued commitment to delivering Specs and creating long-term value for its stakeholders. Myers joined Snap in 2020 and brought experience from SpaceX, Apple, and Nokia. He had been instrumental in advancing Specs, which Snap spun off into a separate subsidiary earlier this year to enhance operational focus. Myers had previously described the development of Specs as a challenging “new paradigm,” particularly in refining the device’s design to avoid cumbersome elements like visible wires. The exact timing and details of Myers’ departure remain

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