Google developing 'Manhattan' smart speaker with a screen

Google is developing a smart speaker with a touchscreen similar to Amazon's Alexa Show, it has been claimed. Two sources confirm to TechCrunch that the Google device has been internally codenamed'Manhattan' and will have a similar screen size to the 7-inch Echo Show. It comes just days after Amazon overhauled its line of Echo speakers, adding several new models. The Google'Manhattan' speaker will have a similar screen size to the 7-inch Echo Show (pictured) and run Google's smart assistant softwaree'One source received info directly from a Google employee,' TechCrunch said. It claims the device will offer YouTube, Google Assistant, Google Photos and video calling.