AMAZON FIRE 7

Playing the pocket money game with tech can cut both ways. Sometimes you get a treat, sometimes you get a Chinese fire hazard. Amazon’s thinner, lighter Fire tablet is very much the former: battery life has grown by an hour over the previous version, while the Wi-fi is now dual-band for better strength – and it’s even sprouted a microsd card slot. Better yet, Alexa’s come along for the ride, so you’ll get AI assistance on your next bargain hunt. Want more screen real estate? An extra £30 will bag you the 8in version. £50 / amazon.co.uk