Just as Google teased yesterday, with the notion that more products featuring Google Assistant were on the way, a new smart speaker powered by Google’s digital assistant has been announced by Sony at IFA.
Labeled as the LF-S50G, Sony’s new speaker looks much like an Apple HomePod, but with a few differences. On the frontside, there’s a digital clock display, a splash-proof design that’s perfect for the kitchen, and a 360° speaker system.
Beyond that, you can do all of the great Google Home stuff, such as check traffic, listen to music, and even set remin…err, never mind, you still can’t set reminders on Google Home. The speaker is also capable of gesture controls to begin playing music, skipping tracks, or adjusting the volume.
For specifics on the audio, Sony’s unit comes with a monaural design, 48mm satellite speaker, and 2.09″ subwoofer.
You can expect to see this speaker hit the market in October for $199.
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It would be great if this thing had a lithium rechargeable battery to make it portable for the beach / pool. Makes Google Home look cheap and Apple Pod look $$$$.
How about a receiver with Assistant already in it ?
is this like Google Home which is not battery powered and plugged in?
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I want to know its power in BTU’s
Pricey but the always on clock might be interesting. Probably going to sound better but I would really like to see someone get very serious with the mics, so its more reliable.
And here I’m thinking Google Home is too pricey.
Everything Sony brings to mobile/smart devices is always over priced.