Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has started selling its first pair of smart glasses powered by its Qwen AI models, according to reports. The launch marks a rare step into consumer hardware for the Chinese tech giant.
The flagship model, called Quark S1, features translucent displays that overlay contextual information directly onto the user's field of vision. Reports said the device is equipped with cameras, bone conduction microphones, and swappable batteries designed to last up to 24 hours. The product is positioned as a competitor to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses in the Chinese market.
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