Alibaba will launch new smart glasses powered by its Qwen AI assistant at MWC 2026. Presales for the eyewear, the company's second major smart glasses product, will begin at the start of the trade show.
The company is also preparing a broader lineup of AI wearable devices for the global market this year, including AI rings and earphones.
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MWC 2026: Alibaba to launch new smart glasses powered by Qwen AI assistant
The coming release marks Alibaba’s second major foray into smart eyewear, following the Quark AI Glasses launched in November 2025
On Saturday, a company representative confirmed the launch, adding that both online and offline presales would start on Monday, the first day of the annual trade show, formerly known as Mobile World Congress.
Meanwhile, the company, which owns the South China Morning Post, is preparing a diverse product line-up this year for the global market, including AI rings and AI earphones, according to a person close to the company.
The coming release of the Qwen glasses marks Alibaba’s second major foray into smart eyewear. It follows the Quark AI Glasses, priced from 1,899 yuan (US$277), that were officially launched in November 2025, available in the mainland Chinese market.