SlideShow: Amazon.ca's Holiday Showcase Event

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Amazon.ca showed off various product categories in Toronto today as curated examples of what they believe to be great gift ideas for the holiday season. Here are some picks from the event in various categories. The selection ran the gamut from various educational toys, home appliances and cookware, tools, pet supplies and even a rechargeable electric Razor scooter. Sadly, there was no mention of the Amazon Echo line of voice-powered A.I. devices coming to Canada.

I also got to see the new lineup of Kindle eReaders including the impressive new Oasis and the premium Voyage which features a leather case which doubles as a rechargeable battery. Amazon.ca is well primed to offer subscribers a range of gift ideas come December.

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