Alibaba reveals Quark AI glasses to rival Meta and Xiaomi

The glasses use a dual‑chip system and hybrid operating system to support always‑on AI interaction while conserving battery.
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Alibaba entered the wearable tech scene at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai by unveiling its first smart glasses, Quark AI Glasses, powered by its proprietary Qwen large language model and the Quark assistant.

The glasses are designed for professional and consumer use and feature hands-free calling, live transcription and translation, music playback, and a built-in camera.

The AR-type eyewear runs on a dual-chip platform, featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 and a dedicated low-power chip. It uses a hybrid operating system setup to balance interactivity and battery life.

Integration with Alibaba’s ecosystem lets users navigate via Amap’s near-eye maps, scan Taobao products for price comparison, make purchases via Alipay, and receive notifications from Ali platforms—all through voice and gesture commands.

Set for release in China by the end of 2025, Quark AI Glasses aim to compete directly with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart eyewear and Xiaomi’s AI glasses.

While product pricing and global availability remain unannounced, Alibaba’s ecosystem depth and hardware‑software integration signal a strategic push into wearable intelligence.

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