The invitation for the Oct. 2 event. (Microsoft Photo)

Microsoft today sent out invites for an Oct. 2 event in New York City that is expected to focus on new Surface devices.

Per The Verge, the heavily rumored dual-screen Surface device could be the headliner of the event. Microsoft has long been reported to be developing a new type of device that a laptop-tablet hybrid.

Microsoft has held several October hardware events in New York City in the past, setting the tech giant up for the busy holiday shopping season. Past events have seen the introduction of new devices like the Surface Headphones and Surface Studio, in addition to refreshing existing lines of devices.

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