If she’s on the go, give her a solar charging solution that’s not the same old boring backpack. SunnyBAG’s Faction bags are bright, fun and funky messenger style totes that keep gadgets fully juiced using the power of the sun.
Sony Noise-Canceling Headphones
Work-at-home mamas will appreciate how Sony noise-canceling headphones create a bubble of quiet that shuts out the kinds of distractions that can make it hard to be productive.
iRobot’s Roomba 880
Moms who love a clean house but hate to clean will go ga-ga for iRobot’s Roomba 880, which has been re-engineered to be more effective than the original Roomba with more sensitive scanners, built-in scheduling, targeting vacuum modes and a better nozzle.
Fitbit Alta
If your mom is a fitness fanatic, the new sleeker Fitbit Alta will let her track her progress in style. Like all Fitbit models it continuously logs calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled, sleep and more, all of which can be viewed in the connected app.
Amazon Echo
Your Mom has always been in charge of running errands, getting you to school, and doing her full-time job, but who’s ever been in charge of your Mom? Get your Mom her own personal assistant this Mother’s Day with the Amazon Echo, a voice-command activated personal assistant that works similarly to Apple’s Siri. Simply say “Alexa” and any of your questions can be answered, whether it’s details about a popular restaurant, information on the internet, or current traffic conditions. Alexa can also turn your lights on and off or play music from Spotify.
Ringly
Moms who worry about missing important messages will love Ringly, a smart ring and bracelet line that gives mamas an opportunity to put phones away. When the sitter or the kids call, this jewelry uses vibration and lights to alert the wearer.
MICA
MICA is another piece of smart jewelry – this time for mothers who follow fashion. Launched at Fashion Week, its 18k gold details, real snakeskin, pearls and semi-precious stones hide high-tech functionality.
Logitech UE Roll
If mom is a hostess extraordinaire, Logitech’s UE Roll fully waterproof, wireless Bluetooth speaker will let her take the party outdoors this summer. Its sound is solid for the price and chances are it comes in her favorite color.
Lollipop
Mothers of young children will appreciate Lollipop, a cute clip-on tracker that can keep track of the kiddos during the family’s next theme park or museum outing.
Chic Buds Tassel Charger
When mom needs a quick boost of power on the go, Chic Buds tassel charger looks like a stylish purse add-on but is actually a charger that works with both Apple and other devices.
Will the special mom in your life appreciate flowers when there are so many great high tech gifts out there? Of course she will – that’s what moms do. But knowing that, why not show her how much you appreciate that selfless streak and get her what she really wants? And if you’re not sure what she really wants one of the best gifts you can give her is the gift of simply asking her what she’d really like to unwrap on Mother’s Day this year.
About the author:
Jennifer Thayer is a technology writer who enjoys writing about gadgets, apps and the latest tech news.