Qwen AI Glasses Level Up With First Major Update

Smart glasses just got smarter. On December 31st, the Qwen AI Glasses received their first over-the-air update, bringing several practical improvements to the wearable tech that's becoming many people's digital sidekick.

What's New in Your Glasses

The update introduces five fresh features:

• Audio notes with impressive 10-meter range pickup
• Photo and text memos (perfect for remembering parking spots)
• Multi-task handling (finally, an assistant that gets "play music while navigating")
• Blue Ring payments
• Community services for user support

Smarter Than Your Average Assistant

The upgraded audio features stand out. Using a special five-microphone setup and bone conduction tech, the glasses can now pick up voices clearly from across a room while blocking out background noise. They're even smart enough to tell different speakers apart during meetings.

"What really impressed me," says one beta tester, "is how it turns my rambling notes into neat to-do lists automatically." The system currently works with Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.

Memory Like an Elephant

The new memo function could be a game-changer for forgetful folks. Just look at a parking spot and say "Qwen, remember this," and your glasses snap a photo with location details. Later, ask "What furniture did I want last month?" and it'll dig through your notes to remind you.

Multitasking Magic

Most smart assistants stumble when you ask for two things at once. Not these glasses. Try: "Navigate to work and play my morning playlist," or "Remind me about my 8 AM meeting before my 9 AM flight." The updated Qwen handles these complex requests smoothly by coordinating between maps, music, and calendar apps.

Travel-Ready Translations

The translation feature now covers 89 languages - from common ones like French and German to less widespread tongues. Business travelers will appreciate the real-time conversation mode that makes foreign chats flow naturally.

How to Get It

The free update rolls out through the Quark AI Glasses app (just tap to install). The app also launched a user community where early adopters swap tips and compete in photo contests.

As Alibaba expands its Qwen AI assistant across devices - from glasses to cars - this update shows how quickly wearable tech is evolving from novelty to necessity.

Key Points:

• Better hearing: Clear audio pickup from 10 meters away
• Smarter notes: Photos + voice memos with automatic organization
• Multitasking pro: Handles complex requests seamlessly
• Global ready: Translates between 89 languages
• Community added: New user forum for tips and contests