Shokz Debuts OpenFit 2 AI Open-Ear Headphones Powered by Alibaba's Qwen LLM

At the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, Shokz showcased its OpenFit 2 AI open-ear headphones integrated with Alibaba's Qwen LLM. The company also premiered its new "AI Lab" features, introducing voice interaction, schedule management, instant voice notes, and message summarization. The product demonstrates how generative AI models are expanding into wearable audio hardware, turning open-ear headphones into active hands-free productivity tools. By moving beyond traditional voice assistants, hardware makers aim to reduce screen reliance for daily tasks like translation, note-taking, and meeting recaps. Priced at 1,398 yuan ($195), the 9.4g IP55-rated earphone features custom optimization for 12 industries and 19 meeting summary templates in its companion app. Technically, it incorporates a 21mm x 11mm composite diaphragm, Bluetooth 5.4 dual-device connection, four-microphone call noise reduction, and offers up to 48 hours of total battery life with its charging case.