{
  "id": 14195116,
  "title": "Alibaba introduces new Qwen glasses with biometric payments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/alibaba-introduces-new-qwen-glasses-with-biometric-payments",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T11:20:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/alibaba-introduces-new-qwen-glasses-with-biometric-payments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alibaba Group has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence glasses, the Qwen series, in China on Tuesday. The N1 and N1 Pro models incorporate eye-tracking and iris-payment functionalities as the tech giant broadens its consumer hardware offerings. Both models are now available for purchase at 2,899 yuan and 3,399 yuan, respectively, before potential discounts. The N1 Pro, priced around $480, boasts eye tracking, iris payment verification, and health monitoring features, while the N1 includes the same AI assistant capabilities without these advanced components. Alibaba markets the devices as convenient interfaces for its Qwen AI assistant, allowing users to access information, record activities, and complete tasks without frequently reaching for their smartphones. The glasses' specifications include a 50-megapixel image sensor, 4K video recording with image stabilization, and a three-chip processing architecture. Notably, the N1 Pro adds eye-tracking functionality, enabling the assistant to identify objects when users look at them. Alibaba also introduced iris-based payment verification, combining biometric identification with transaction functions to minimize phone handling during purchases. However, the health-monitoring features in the N1 Pro, which tracks heart rate, blood oxygen, and skin temperature, are presented as wellness tools rather than clinically validated diagnostics. The devices operate on a battery system with replaceable temples, providing approximately nine hours of use for the N1 and eight hours for the N1 Pro, depending on usage. Alibaba's Qwen AI assistant enables features like translation, meeting notes, reminders, and contextual information. The company has not yet disclosed independent evaluations of the privacy and security measures associated with the new devices.",
  "summary": "Alibaba Group launched its next-generation Qwen artificial intelligence glasses in China on Tuesday, introducing eye-tracking and iris-payment capabilities as the technology group expands its consumer hardware business. The N1 and N1 Pro models went on sale following a product presentation, with the standard N1 priced at 2,899 yuan and the N1 Pro at 3,399 yuan before applicable discounts. The…",
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}