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Interestingly, the discussion around Snap's Spectacles—its hardware offering—was conspicuously absent during the earnings call. Analysts noted the hardware’s lackluster performance, alongside an overpriced and underwhelming second-generation release that did little to improve on its predecessor. Overall, Snap’s future hinges on revamping its user engagement, recalibrating its advertising strategy, and possibly re-evaluating its hardware offerings.