My kids' favorite tablet is a good flat stone. If you get the right one, it can do everything from launching toy cars to hop-skip-jumping across a pond.
Of course, as a WIRED reviewer, there are plenty of digital tablets in my house too, and sometimes they're quite popular too. After years of testing, we've tried almost every tablet aimed at kids. Here are our favorite picks.
If you're still looking for educational ideas for kids, check out our favorite kids podcastssome fun ways to help children learnand our guide to the best STEM toys.
Updated May 2024: We've updated our picks with the latest models, removed the now-discontinued iPod Touch (sniff), added the Kobo Libra Color for comics, and updated prices throughout.
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