Home tech picks worth the money

Upgrades that take chores off your list or make your living room better.

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Roborock Saros 20

A robot vacuum and mop with a dock that empties the bin and washes the mop for you.

Worth it if

You have pets, hard floors or no time.

Skip it if

Your floors are mostly thick rugs and clutter.

A premium vacuum-and-mop robot with a self-cleaning dock and strong obstacle avoidance.

Worth it if

You fight pet hair every single day.

Skip it if

You already own a recent flagship robot.

A cordless stick vacuum with a light that reveals fine dust on hard floors.

Worth it if

You want fast daily cleanups without dragging out a corded vacuum.

Skip it if

A robot already handles your daily cleaning.

A Dolby Atmos soundbar that fills a room from one slim bar.

Worth it if

You watch movies or sports most nights.

Skip it if

Your TV is in a small bedroom.

An e-ink tablet you can read on and write on with the included pen.

Worth it if

You read a lot and still take handwritten notes.

Skip it if

You want apps, video and browsing, which a regular tablet does better.