On October 23, Alibaba Group announced that pre-sales of its AI-powered smart glasses, Quark AI Glasses, will begin Thursday at midnight. The glasses, priced at CNY 4,699, will be available on JD.com, TikTok, and Tmall, with deliveries starting in December.

Launched at WAIC 2025 on July 26, Quark AI Glasses are designed as an “all-day, multi-scenario personal super assistant.” They integrate Alibaba’s Tongyi Qianwen AI model and Quark AI technology, offering voice interaction, real-time translation, music playback, dual Micro-LED displays, and voice-visual interaction. The device also connects to Alibaba services like Amap, Alipay, and Fliggy reminders.

The glasses use a dual-chip setup with Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 and Bestechnic BES2800, offering a basic version (voice-only) and an advanced version (waveguide real-time info display). Dual-battery swappable design provides 24-hour usage, and the frame is 40% thinner than industry standards. Development is led by the Tmall Genie hardware team with Quark AI, supported by technical teams from Gaode, Alipay, and Taobao. Project lead: Song Gang.

Earlier this month, celebrity Hei Chaolian showcased Quark AI Glasses at Paris Fashion Week, highlighting their blend of technology and fashion, marking a new stage for smart wearables as style accessories.