Alibaba has introduced the Qwen Glasses N1, pairing an AI assistant with a 50 MP camera for photography and video recording. The hardware incorporates eye tracking technology and iris scanning for contactless mobile payments. The smart glasses are available in China starting at 3499 yuan, or roughly $520.
A 50 MP sensor serves as the primary visual component on the frames. The higher tier N1 Pro includes a 1.7 millimeter eye tracking module built into the temple arm. This sensor monitors the focal point of the user in real time. By identifying the exact object in view, the Qwen AI assistant processes visual queries without requiring descriptive verbal clarification.
Alibaba integrated its Alipay platform directly into the frames. Users can authorize financial transactions using built in iris recognition sensors rather than entering codes on a phone. A dedicated thermal sensor sits on the nose bridge to measure body temperature for health monitoring. Power hardware provides up to 25 hours of standby time, with audio playback rated for up to 9 hours of continuous music.
