At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec | TechCrunch

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by Lucas Ropek

February 19, 2026

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Snap, the company known for its popular messaging app and innovative augmented reality (AR) products, is facing a significant challenge as it prepares to release its highly anticipated AR glasses, Specs. In a surprising turn of events, Scott Myers, Snap's Senior Vice President of Specs, has left the company amid reports of a disagreement with CEO Evan Spiegel. While Snap declined to provide specific details about the departure, sources suggest the separation was not amicable and involved a strategic disagreement. Myers, who joined Snap in 2020, played a pivotal role in developing Specs, which has been years in the making. His background includes leadership roles at major tech companies like SpaceX, Apple, and Nokia, where he gained valuable experience in hardware development. Myers’ expertise was instrumental in advancing Specs, a product that

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Originally published on TechCrunch on 2/19/2026