Amazon Echo Unavailable, Rumors Of New Version To Rival Apple HomePod

The original Amazon Echo in black is currently out of stock on the company's site, as rumors claim the online retailer will come out with a new version to compete with Apple's HomePod. Amazon has released multiple Alexa-powered Echo devices, including the Echo Look and Echo Show, which were both launched this year. However, the original Echo hasn't been refreshed in two years, and has seen its price slashed in half for Amazon's Prime Day sale. The recent unavailability and discounts on the device suggests Amazon is gearing up to release a new Echo to rival the upcoming HomePod. Apple introduced the HomePod in June, and is expected to launch the speaker in December. Amazon Echo out of stock as rumors point to new device that will rival Apple's HomePod.