Useful Tablets for Home

lthough it says “Kids” in the name, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids is the best ebook reader for people of all ages. It isn’t a multipurpose tablet with an app store or even a fully functional Web browser, but it’s the best choice if you just want to read books on a device that’s easy to use and free of distractions. Its 6.8-inch screen is sharp enough to be indistinguishable from paper, and its adaptive backlight is gentler and easier on the eyes than an LCD screen. And while most of the tablets on our list can go a couple of days between charges at most, you probably won’t need to charge the Paperwhite more than once a month. Amazon has also made the Paperwhite IPX8 waterproof, making it great for reading in the bath or at the beach.

The Wi-Fi-equipped Sony SRS-RA3000 wireless speaker delivers solid sound enhanced by the tech giant’s cutting-edge 360 Reality Audio format. The latter offers a more immersive, multidirectional listening experience than conventional stereo sound, which “surrounds” the listener.

Other key features of the product include intuitive controls, support for Chromecast and Spotify connect wireless playback, Bluetooth connectivity, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands (via an existing smart speaker). Users can set up the speaker, customize its sound, and control its settings via a mobile app

The speaker has elegant housing, with a fabric finish available in black or light gray.