The Morning After: What to expect from Amazon’s big devices event today

Here is a 185-word summary of the news article: Amazon is holding a fall hardware event today, where it is expected to unveil new Echo devices and Kindle upgrades. The event is likely to focus on improvements to the Alexa voice assistant and new smart home products to house it. While details are scarce, the invitation suggests updates to the Kindle line, potentially combining features from the Kindle Scribe 2 and Kindle Colorsoft. Beyond Alexa and Kindle, Amazon's other tech brands such as Ring and Eero may also see new announcements. With no live video stream, the event coverage will be text-based, reminiscent of tech reporting from the 2010s. The article also touches on other recent tech news, including Disney reportedly losing 1.7 million paid subscribers after suspending Jimmy Kimmel, Alphabet settling a lawsuit from former President Trump, and Electronic Arts being acquired for $55 billion to go private. Additionally, the FCC accidentally leaked schematics for the unreleased iPhone 16e, potentially exposing Apple's trade secrets. Sony is also celebrating the 30th anniversary of PlayStation by publishing a photography book and collaborating on commemorative sneakers.