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Updated 20/10/2026, 21:52:08 UTC

Robert Downey is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

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TechnologyThe Verge1h ago

Snap is paying Robert Downey Jr. to do the Iron Man thing

Snap has a new brand ambassador for its Specs AR glasses: Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. The company has brought on Downey as Specs' "Chief Customer Experience Officer" and has published several videos featuring Downey showcasing the capabilities of the new glasses, including as a tool to get help with a putt, practice art, […]

EntertainmentVariety3h ago

Robert Downey Jr. Signs On as Pitchman for Snap’s $2,200 Specs AR Glasses

Robert Downey Jr., whose famous portrayal of Marvel’s Iron Man had him decked out with a variety of high-tech gadgetry, is donning Snap’s Specs augmented-reality glasses in a new role as lead spokesman for the devices. Downey Jr.’s partnership with Specs kicked off with a collection of original episodes featuring him showing off the tech […]

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