Alibaba's Qwen launches new AI glasses! Hands-on test shows eye-based "hard control," starting at 2,218 yuan

What happened: Alibaba's Qwen launched three AI hardware products: the Qwen AI glasses N1 Pro, the N1, and a clip-on AI earbud. All three went on sale the same day. Key numbers: N1 from 2,218 yuan, N1 Pro from 2,600 yuan, N1 Pro long-battery bundle from 2,827 yuan, earbuds from 1,099 yuan. Why it matters: The launch extends Qwen into wearables with iris payment, eye tracking, and health monitoring, plus a skills platform. A week-long hands-on found live photo recording delay and earbud translation lag still need work.

Alibaba's Qwen launched three AI hardware products: the Qwen AI glasses N1 Pro, the N1, and a clip-on AI earbud. All three went on sale the same day.

The launch extends Qwen into wearables with iris payment, eye tracking, and health monitoring, plus a skills platform. A week-long hands-on found live photo recording delay and earbud translation lag still need work.