Alibaba launched its Quark AI glasses in China, releasing three variants each of the flagship S1 model and the affordable G1 model. These glasses connect to the newly introduced Qwen App, powered by Alibaba’s AI technology, to provide assistance through voice commands and touch controls.
The Quark AI glasses integrate features such as on-the-go translation and AI-generated meeting notes. They link deeply with Alibaba’s ecosystem, incorporating applications like Alipay for payments, Taobao for online shopping, and QQ Music for streaming Chinese music services. This integration allows users to access these services directly from the glasses, enhancing convenience in daily tasks.
Similar to Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses, the lenses in Alibaba’s Quark AI glasses function as screens for displaying information. The S1 model employs advanced micro-OLED technology in its lenses, which provides higher quality visuals compared to standard displays. Additionally, the S1 features more powerful dual chips that enable efficient processing of AI functions and multimedia tasks.
The S1 model captures images at up to 3K resolution and records AI-enhanced 4K video. Its design optimizes performance in low-lighting conditions, making it suitable for various environments, from indoor settings to nighttime use. These capabilities support the glasses’ AI-driven features, ensuring clear and accurate data capture for translation or note generation.
In contrast, the G1 model prioritizes lightness and comfort for everyday wear. It maintains the core connectivity to the Qwen App and ecosystem integration but focuses on portability without the advanced hardware of the S1. This makes the G1 appropriate for prolonged use in routine activities.
Alibaba has not specified plans for releasing the Quark AI glasses outside China. Both the S1 and G1 models are currently available for purchase on Chinese e-commerce platforms. The S1 starts at ¥3,799, equivalent to $537, while the G1 begins at ¥1,899, or $268.
