Alibaba said the Quark AI glasses come in two variants, the S1 flagship and the “lifestyle-focused” G1, in multiple colors and lens types. Prices start at 3,799 yuan ($537) and 1,899 yuan ($268) respectively. The main differences are the lenses, Alibaba said, with the S1 using a clear micro-OLED display.
Both have bone conduction microphones, built-in cameras, and a “swappable dual-battery system” that “delivers up to 24 hours of battery life.” They’re powered by Alibaba’s AI model Quen and a linked app, meaning they can be controlled via voice or touch.
Alibaba said the glasses will be integrated with its apps like Alipay and Taobao, as well as music streaming platforms like QQ Music and NetEase Cloud Music. They will be able to provide services such as translation on the go, instant price identification, navigation support and meeting transcription.
International models will be available next year, according to bloombergBut those markets have not been identified.
The glasses symbolize an effort by tech companies to break into the AI-powered wearables market, betting it could be the next big consumer gadget. Meta, with its Ray-Ban glasses, is the clear leader, but others like Apple, and whatever Sam Altman is developing with Jony Ive, are racing to catch up.
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