Alibaba takes on Meta’s smart glasses with new Qwen AI-powered eyewear: here’s what they can do

China’s Alibaba has launched its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China in a bid to take on Meta’s dominance in the wearable AI accessory space. The new glasses are integrated with the Qwen AI model and users can talk to the AI anytime by saying “Hello Qwen” or via the touch controls.

Unlike the Meta glasses, which feature a sunglasses like design, the Quark look more like regular eyewear. The Quark glasses come in three variants, all of which are powered by Qwen AI. The company claims that the new glasses provide intelligent, hands…