Alibaba’s Quark AI glasses are now available for purchase in China. The company has released three variants of the flagship S1 model and three variants of the more affordable G1 model. They both connect to Alibaba’s newly launched Quon app, powered by the company’s own AI technology, for AI assistance through voice commands and touch controls. Their features include on-the-go translation and AI-generated meeting notes. As you’d expect, they’re deeply integrated with Alibaba’s ecosystem and come equipped with apps that include the company’s proprietary online shopping platforms Alipay and Taobao. They also own popular Chinese music streaming services like QQ Music.
Similar to the Meta’s Ray-Ban display, the lenses of the glasses serve as a screen, although the S1 is equipped with more expensive micro-OLED technology. It also has more powerful dual chips. Additionally, the S1 can produce better images (up to 3K in quality) and videos (AI-enhanced 4K), and was designed to perform better in low-light conditions. Meanwhile, the G1 is lightweight and was made for everyday wear.
It’s not clear exactly whether Alibaba plans to release the glasses outside China, but both models are now available for sale on the Chinese e-commerce platform. Prices for the S1 start at ¥3,799 ($537), while the G1 will cost buyers at least ¥1,899 ($268).
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