Alibaba announces Quark AI Glasses, AI glasses equipped with its own AI Qwen



On November 27, 2025 local time,

Alibaba , a major Chinese technology company, announced the launch of Quark AI Glasses, AI glasses equipped with its own AI model, Qwen . Quark AI Glasses comes in two versions: the flagship S1 and the budget G1.

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Quark AI Glasses are AI glasses that combine voice and vision to enable real-time AI interaction. They are equipped with Alibaba's AI model Qwen and the AI application 'Qwen App,' allowing users to access the AI assistant at any time with a voice command like 'Hello Qwen' or touch operation. AI-powered features include translation on the go, meeting note-taking, smart reminders, a live teleprompter, nearby spot search, and schedule management.

It is also deeply integrated with Alibaba's ecosystem, including Alipay , Amap , Taobao , and Fliggy , as well as China's leading music streaming services, including QQ Music and NetEase Cloud Music .

The S1 features a sleek design for all-day comfort, a bright and clear dual micro OLED display, a high-performance dual chip, and advanced voice recognition using bone conduction technology. It also features an industry-first replaceable dual battery system, providing up to 24 hours of battery life. The starting price is 3,799 yuan (approximately 84,000 yen).



The S1 delivers stunning quality in both photos and videos with 0.6-second instant photo capture, smooth 3K video, AI-enhanced 4K output, and outstanding low-light performance, while exclusive Super Raw technology ensures crisp, vivid footage even at night.



The G1 is an AI-powered pair of glasses ideal for everyday use, weighing just 40 grams. The core hardware, excluding the display, is the same as the S1, providing high-quality sound and image quality while offering superior AI functionality. The starting price is 1,899 yuan (approximately 42,000 yen).

Quark AI Glasses also support MCP , an open standard for bidirectional connectivity between generative AI and other systems, enabling third-party developers to easily develop AI-powered applications for Quark AI Glasses.

Wu Jia, Vice President of Alibaba, commented on Quark AI Glasses, 'AI Glasses are a uniquely powerful wearable device that has all the elements required for an AI assistant. Looking to the future, AI Glasses will open the door to innovative ways of interacting with computers in the AI era. Quark AI Glasses are tightly integrated with Qwen, allowing users to access Qwen anytime, anywhere, enabling AI to seamlessly connect with the real world and deliver value on an unprecedented scale.'

According to market research firm IDC , the global wearables market continues to grow, with 136.5 million wearable devices shipped in the second quarter of 2025, up 9.6% year-on-year. China accounted for approximately 50 million of these shipments, remaining the world's largest market.

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