On sale in China
Alibaba has started selling its Qwen Glasses N1 smart glasses in China. According to Bloomberg, reporting from a launch event in Hangzhou, the starting price is 2,999 yuan, or roughly $450, before discounts.
Price variations
Some Chinese outlets put the starting price slightly lower, at 2,899 yuan. With state subsidies and launch offers, buyers can pay as little as 2,218 yuan.
Why it matters
Alibaba is bringing a hardware product carrying the name of its Qwen AI model directly to consumers. The company is positioning itself alongside players such as Meta in the smart glasses market, with a device meant to bring its model into everyday use. For now, sales are limited to China.
