Window shopping is now just shopping: Alibaba's new Qwen AI glasses confirm payments with an iris scan.

Alibaba began selling its Qwen AI glasses in China on Oct 13, 2026, through Taobao, Tmall, JD.com and Douyin, after a launch event in Hangzhou. The Qwen Glasses N1 start at 2,999 yuan (about $450) be…

Source: The Next Web, 'Alibaba starts selling its Qwen N1 AI glasses in China from $450' (2026-10-13, 10:30 UTC, citing Bloomberg); corroborated by AI Weekly (2026-10-13 10:58 UTC: N1 2,999 yuan, N1 Pro 3,499 yuan, iris scanning for payments, Taobao/Tmall/JD.com/Douyin, Qwen Clip with Bose 1,299 yuan), The Cryptonomist (2026-10-13: N1 series from 2,999 yuan / $450, N1 Pro adds eye tracking and iris-payment support) and the Apsara 2026 preview coverage (pre-orders in China from Sept 22, sales from Oct 13; the Pro's eye tracking triggers object recognition or iris payment). Bloomberg's own article is paywalled and was not opened. Verified facts used: on sale in China from Oct 13, 2026 on Taobao, Tmall, JD.com and Douyin; N1 from 2,999 yuan (about $450) before discounts; N1 Pro 3,499 yuan; N1 Pro eye tracking - 'Wearers can look at an object to ask about it, and confirm payments with an iris scan' (TNW); 50 MP camera; translation, meeting notes, shopping and payment help; Bloomberg: 'no cheaper than Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, which lead the market'. NOT claimed: that the iris payments run on Alipay (TNW does not say so), that looking alone buys anything, or any availability outside China.

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