Snapchat's Spectacles vending machine broke just hours after launching
UPDATED: Nov. 10, 2016, 12:09 p.m. EST
Snap's rollout of its new Spectacles from cute little vending machines didn't come without hiccups.
The sole vending machine, located in Venice, California, was broken and not dispensing Snap's new camera glasses for a brief period on Thursday, but it's now reportedly back online.
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Users were reportedly unable to purchase the $130 Spectacles, and the vending machine was not dispensing when customers try to buy a coral or teal-colored pair. Users who tried to buy the less flashy black pair got a rainbow receipt instead.
One customer, Alyssa Carroll, tried to buy a black pair, but failed. It's unclear if there were still black pairs in the machine. She sent the following photo to Mashable:
If you're missing out on buying a pair of Spectacles, just know there will be more chances to get them. Snapchat is planning to drop the vending machines in more cities soon. Which ones? The company's not saying. You'll have to keep it locked on Spectacles.com to find out.
Raymond Wong is Mashable's Senior Tech Correspondent. He reviews gadgets and tech toys and analyzes the tech industry. Raymond's also a bit of a camera geek, gamer, and fine chocolate lover. Before arriving at Mashable, he was the Deputy Editor of NBC Universal's tech publication DVICE. His writing has appeared on G4TV, BGR, Yahoo and Ubergizmo, to name a few. You can follow Raymond on Twitter @raywongy or Instagram @sourlemons.
