Panasonic Bows Bluetooth Speaker With Google Assistant Voice Control at IFA

In a week packed with partnership news from Amazon Alexa, Panasonic bowed at IFA Wednesday a Bluetooth hi-fi speaker with Google Assistant built in. Users can control music via voice on the SC-GA10 and compatible smart devices, Panasonic said. The speaker will offer app control, too, it said. Supported streaming services include Spotify, Google Play Music and TuneIn Radio, said the company, and the speaker can synchronize with speakers incorporating built-in Chromecast in a multiroom audio setup. The speaker is said to provide a 180-degree soundstage. No price was given.