Is there such a thing as a mom who doesn’t love her tech? No matter the generation, and whether the mom in your life is the one you co-parent with or the one who parented you, you’re guaranteed to find something on this list that’s right up her alley. Maybe it’s the mug that keeps your wife’s coffee at a temperature for prime deliciousness or the gizmo that will make sure your mom’s heirloom tomatoes are blue-ribbon ready.
PhoneSoap sterilizer
Special UV lights keep the tech-obsessed mom’s devices clean as a whistle. Moms don’t get sick days, so wiping out germs on the thing she keeps closest to her face should make sure she doesn’t need one. ($20-60, Uncommon Goods)
Kindle Paperwhite
Kindles remain a popular gift for the tech-obsessed, and for very good reason: They get the job done reliably. The basic Paperwhite lets a bookworm haul a full library of books around in her handbag without all of the frills of a Fire tablet. A no-glare screen means it pairs well with a beach vacation, just saying. (Amazon.com, $100)
Handbag illuminator
Have a mom who loves herself a huge handbag? Lend her a hand with this touch-activated handbag illuminator, which will shine some much-needed light into the dark depths of her purse. ($30, Uncommon Goods)
Sunrise alarm
Philips’ sunrise alarm lets the exhausted mom in your life wake up to a gradually increasing gentle glow that mimics a sunrise. It’s miles better than the grating screech of what she’s got on the nightstand now. ($60, Amazon.com)
iXCC backup battery
Know a mom who keeps her phone glued to her ear? She’ll thank you for this pretty in pink backup battery for smartphones when she’s in need of some juice but there’s no charger in sight. ($12, Amazon.com)
Sensu
This combination paintbrush and stylus pen for touch-responsive devices will help the mom with an artistic streak merge the technical and the creative seamlessly. ($32, Amazon.com)
Ember Mug
Moms love coffee. It’s a simple fact of life. But even if they prefer tea, the Ember mug will keep their beverage of choice at the exact temperature they prefer. No more wasted, tepid coffee going around and around on the microwave’s turntable. There’s a caveat, though: As a crowd-funded product, anyone wanting an Ember will have to pre-order and wait for it to come out. Right now, that’s slated for June. ($150, Embertech)
Livia
Another up-and-coming crowdfunded gift, Livia is making headlines for its claims that it can “switch off” menstrual cramps. If you know someone who could use the relief, it’s definitely worth a try. ($85, Livia)
Roku 2
Has your family cut the cord? Streamline mom’s streaming with the plug-and-play Roku 2 so she can access all of her favorites from Netflix, Hulu and other services from one device, no multiple sign-ins required. ($63, Amazon.com)
Polaroid Snap
The instant gratification that made Polaroid famous is making a comeback, and this newest iteration of the party classic will keep even the most hardcore momarazzo satisfied. ($100, Target)
Spire
We all know a mom who is way too stressed for her own good, and usually we can find her in the mirror. Spire is a wearable device that monitors pulse and breathing among other vitals, and its companion app will keep Mom mindful and focused with meditation exercises and a tracking dashboard. ($150, Amazon.com)
Tile
Here’s another gizmo that moms just can’t do without. The detachable tiles are RFID-enabled, and an app keeps everything from your keys to a favorite lovey on lock so you never misplace them again. ($70, Amazon.com)
Gem speaker
You may not be able to ever afford a rock this big for a mom that you know deserves one, but she’ll love this gigantic portable gem speaker anyway. ($40, ban.do)
AromaFork
This new twist in the kitchen will delight any mama who enjoys whipping up delicious meals. The AromaFork is specially designed for flavor-enhancing scented oils to be dropped into so the enterprising foodie geek can experiment with smells and tastes. ($60, Uncommon Goods)
Tech Dopp Kit
The high quality leather goods from This is Ground will keep a busy working mom’s tech tangle neat and organized and ready for takeoff. The all-in-one Tech Dopp Kit is perfect for a redeye business flight or weekend getaway. ($200, This is Ground)
Drop Scale
This smart scale and companion app combo will make any foodie mom swoon. The heat-resistant scale automatically adjusts step-by-step recipes depending on how much of an ingredient it senses. ($98, Amazon.com)
Echo
Any tech-inclined mom would love to get this latest do-it-all gadget from Amazon that provides tunes, news and shopping on-demand. All she’ll need is the sultry sound of her voice to make it work. ($180, Amazon.com)
Echo Dot
Speaking of which, the smaller version of Echo — Dot — can extend the fun to even more rooms or even just get Mom hooked up for a much smaller entry fee. ($90, Amazon.com)
Parrot Flower Power
This cute little sensor turns wanna-be mama gardeners everywhere into seasoned green thumbs. Just pop it into the soil, and it will measure everything from moisture to fertilizer levels and send everything straight to the paired app on your phone, reminding you when your plants need water or a little more sun. ($46, Amazon.com)
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Every parent could use a quiet moment, but you truly can’t go wrong with a pair of famous and consistently good Bose noise-cancelling headphones. Trust us, mom will be eternally grateful. ($300, Amazon.com)
Mother’s Day cord tacos
These cord tacos from This is Ground will keep Mom’s earbuds and charging cables nice and neat, and as a bonus, they feature some favorite moms, like Marge, Morticia and even Ripley from Alien. Super cute. ($40, This is Ground)
IRobot Braava
Want to make a neat-freak mom happy for years to come? Lighten her load with a literal cleaning robot to alleviate the never-ending cycle of chores and keep her comfy in a tidy home with floors so clean you could eat off of them. All without her ever having to lift a finger — after she pushes the button, of course. ($250, Best Buy)
Hue
Everything is going “smart,” and lights are no exception. These ones have the added bonus of being app-controlled and setting the perfect “mom-bience” in a spectrum of vibrant colors. ($200, Amazon.com)
Ring
Finally, there’s Ring, the doorbell that makes it possible for mom to check on who’s come to call just by checking her smartphone. No more dashing downstairs in the middle of a toddler nap just to come face to face with a too-loud, too-persistent salesman. ($200, Amazon.com)
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