https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/27/16373888/amazon-hardware-event-echo-rumors >Amazon is holding a surprise hardware event in Seattle today. The online retailer is expected to unveil new Alexa-powered devices, just ahead of the busy holiday season. Amazon’s event kicks off at 1:30PM ET / 10:30AM PT, and The Verge will be live covering the news as it happens. >Amazon hasn’t refreshed its Echo hardware since the company introduced a white version of the Alexa-powered speaker last year, and recent price drops have hinted that a new device could be near. Amazon’s existing Echo speaker is currently “unavailable” at the company’s online store right now, so we’re expecting to see something new. Amazon could also be readying a new Fire TV set-top box with support for Alexa, or a refreshed Fire TV Stick to better compete with Google’s Chromecast.