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Alibaba Starts Selling Quark AI Glasses in China From ¥1,899

Deep Qwen AI integration makes the glasses a voice-controlled gateway to Alibaba’s services.

Overview

  • The lineup includes the S1 with micro‑OLED displays starting at ¥3,799 and the lighter G1 without displays at ¥1,899, both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1.
  • Sales began across Alibaba’s online channels and retail partners, including Tmall, JD.com, Douyin and more than 600 stores in 82 Chinese cities.
  • Core features include on‑the‑go translation, AI‑generated meeting notes, navigation support and product price recognition tied to Taobao.
  • Hardware highlights span built‑in cameras, bone‑conduction microphones and a swappable dual‑battery system claiming up to 24 hours of use.
  • Alibaba says international versions are planned for 2026, entering a market led by Meta and growing toward more than 10 million global AI‑glasses shipments by 2026, according to Omdia.