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If you’re looking for an inspirational gift to show your love to your mom, make sure to think tech. Even if your mother isn’t a fan of tech, she’ll cherish these thoughtful gifts that will bring fun and function to her life. You may even find some gifts for yourself. Hey, you deserve a treat!
Carved Phone Case
If your mom’s phone case is as old as her phone, she may want to switch to a new look. Give her phone a classic style with these engraved wooden cases. These cases can be made to fit most models of iPhone and Samsung phones and come in a choice of three different woods:
- Walnut
- Cherry
- Bamboo
Choose from different designs to pick the one Mom would like best.
Wooden Phone Cases are available from Etsy for $16.98.
Colorful Charge Cords
Does your mom like to charge in style? Of course she does! She can be fashionable when she charges her tech and have a unique cord no one will mistake for theirs. Choose from a wide variety of different styles and colors at chargecords.com.
Not sure which color is mom’s favorite? Get her a gift card. Each cord is $19 so you know exactly what amount to put on the gift card!
Playbulb Candles
If your mom is a fan of candles, get her a Playbulb candle. She can use the accompanying app to choose the color and brightness of the candle.
Use the Playbulb to set a peaceful mood with its optional scents or flip it over and use Playbulb as an actual candle holder. Mom can set the timer to have Playbulb turn on and off at certain times or use it as a nightlight in a child’s room.
This fun video shows how Playbulb works:
Playbulb is available from Amazon for $19.99.
X-Lapse 360 Turntable
If panoramic photos are her passion, get Mom an X-Lapse Turntable she can use to take 360° shots with her smartphone or camera. Take photos and videos in a full circle over an hour or choose a shorter arc or time period.
You can attach the X-Lapse to a tripod and set the timer to start the camera. See how it works in this video:
The X-Lapse 360 Turntable is available from Amazon, currently on sale for $20.21.
Wave Cable Holder
Does your mom like to stay organized? Help her keep her cables from getting tangled with the Wave Cable Holder. This nifty accessory is lightweight, easy to use and will keep her cables from getting knotted.
Choose from 10 different colors of holders. This video shows you how the Wave keeps cables secure:
Wave Cable Holder is available from Shapeways for $22.90 for a set of two.
Selfie Brush
How much does your mom like taking selfies? You can save your mom plenty of time by giving her the Selfie Brush so she can primp before she snaps her shot.
The Selfie Brush comes complete with a mirror so your mom can not only be sure she’s looking her finest, but she can also make sure no one’s photo-bombing her shot.
You can order the Selfie Brush in pink, purple or black for $30.29 at Firebox.
Solar Bank
Does your mom fret about running out of juice with her tech? Get her a solar battery that can charge her devices even when she’s far from home.
The Solar Bank battery pack can be charged using a USB cable or sunlight. Mom can charge the battery while on the run, on the dashboard of her car, at the beach, or at her computer.
Mom can charge up to two devices from the Solar Bank and at 7.6 oz (215g), this battery pack won’t weigh her down.
You can get the Solar Bank for $42 at chargecords.com
HTC RE by Verizon
This periscope-shaped HTC RE camera will open up a new world of photography for mom. With a 16MP sensor, this camera can go places other cameras can’t, such as underwater or remote locations. Using the HTC RE app on your iPhone or Android phone, you can control the camera, see through its view finder and take photos and HD video. Images are stored in the cloud for you to access on your phone using the app.
Mom can put the camera close to the stage to record her child in the school play, graduating from school or playing at a concert. She won’t be in anyone’s way when she uses the HTC RE to get a better shot of others or take selfies.
The HTC RE camera is available from Verizon Wireless for $199.
Apple Watch Edition
If your mom deserves a gold medal for motherhood, give her the 18K gold Apple Watch Edition. This timepiece will not only show your love, it will also show that she loves cutting-edge tech.
No need to spend $17,000 on her Watch if you don’t want to. Apple Edition Watch prices start at $10,000. Apple Watch Edition is available from the Apple Store online.
⇒ Don’t miss Getting Started with the Apple Watch
Celebrity Robotic Avatar
What mother hasn’t ever wished for her own personal robot? Even if your mom hasn’t said the words out loud, you can be sure she has been wanting one.
Make her dreams come true with this Celebrity Robotic Avatar that you can program remotely from an app. This robot can move, talk, spin and even entertain your guests. This robot has even been admitted to Hollywood’s Screen Actors Guild as it has appeared in many movies.
Here’s a video giving you an idea of what the Celebrity Robotic Avatar can do.
https://youtu.be/HCoFOeuKfnI
If you’re looking for a special gift for mom, you can get this robot for a mere $345,000 from Hammacher Schlemmer.
Your Thoughts
Which of these tech gifts would your mom like to have? Did you find any gifts you’d like to have? Tell us your favorites in the Comments section below!
Hi Carolyn,
Just the post I expected, with Mother’s Day just round the corner, and trust you to give us the best 🙂
I wish my Mom was with me and I could have chosen something for her. But sadly she isn’t, though even if she were, she asked for nothing but love and our time from us. I guess it’s the small things in life that matter, isn’t it? Yet, each Mother’s Day we’d get her a little gift within our budget, knowing she needed it. Of course, these are a little more trendy ones for her – but I’d forward these to my kids so they can choose something for me instead now….lol….a good reminder for them indeed.
Thanks for sharing. Have a nice week ahead 🙂
Hi Harleena, I completely understand. As you know, I lost my mother when I was young and Mother’s Days used to be very sad until I became a mom. I do still miss her but I get a lot of joy now from celebrating the day with my girls.
I tried to include a variety of gifts, both fun and useful, so that Wonder of Tech readers can get inspiration for their mothers or themselves!
Hi Carolyn,
A solar bank is probably something my mom would really love. Her phone is always with her, and she doesn’t charge it on a frequent basis, so it turns out that the battery is either low or her phone is out of battery fairly often. So, a solar bank would be awesome for her.
And, she sure isn’t getting the Apple Watch before me (just kidding) 🙂
Have a wonderful week.
Hi Jens, Good point, people should make sure that their moms don’t already have an Apple Watch on order. But if they do, then you can keep it for yourself! 😉
Carolyn,
Here’s a better wire storage device I use at home and for travel. Much cheaper:
http://www.amazon.com/AppleCore-Cable-Organizer-Pack-Combo/dp/B00632PC4I
Actually our local Batteries+ store has individual applecores which are under $5 apiece.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Lee. Yes, if someone needs a lot of cable organizers, this is a good choice. I appreciate you recommending those to us.
LOL I SEE A FEW THING THAT CRACK ME UP LIKE THE SELFIE BRUSH! I picked up a Lensbaby attachment for my iPhone 6 and live it. You can have sift focus around the pint you designate. They are coming out with mire so keep an eye on them. Just put this and Olioclip in your purse and good to go!
Great suggestions. I hope your girls read this for some ideas!
Hi Robin, Thanks for the Lensbaby suggestion! I love hearing ideas from Wonder of Tech readers about great tech gifts.
I hope my girls read this too and, if they do, the Playbulb candle looks like a wonderful gift for Mom! (hint, hint…)
The HTC RE camera is also a really useful device. I got to try it out at a recent Verizon Innovation event and was really impressed with all it could do.
The Selfie Brush is a unique gift that could be a lot of fun for moms or even brides!
Hey Carolyn,
I like the Play Bulb Candles the best. So is that an actual candle or just a light you can control with your phone? It doesn’t seem like it’s a real candle but Mom would really like that. Especially when we travel because she needs a light on so she can make her way to the restroom late at night.
The selfie brush, are they really serious? They are really grasping at things now aren’t they? I’d be shocked to learn how many people are buying that. They do keep me entertained though.
More great shares Carolyn, thanks for these and Happy Mother’s Day!
~Adrienne
Hi Adrienne, Great question. The Playbulb is a lightbulb, not a flame, so you don’t have to worry about a fire. That’s a wonderful idea for how your mom can use it. You can even make the nightlight her favorite color!
Yes, I try to include fun and unique tech gifts in my lists and the selfie brush certainly is both of those. Imagine the lucky moms who get a selfie brush on Mother’s Day!
my mother will love the HTC RE by Verizon, thank you for the tip, every year I have doubts as to buy
Hello Oclides, Welcome to The Wonder of Tech! Yes, buying for moms can be quite challenging, but tech gifts make it much easier. I tested the HTC RE at a recent Verizon event and was very impressed with its features. I hope she enjoys her new camera!
all gift accessories are really awesome. i am going to purchase iphone wooden cover its really impressive and worthy buying thanks for it
Hi Ethan, I’m so glad you like the wooden phone case. It fits many iPhone and Samsung models and comes in a variety of woods and engraving styles. Whether you get it for yourself or your mom, I hope you enjoy it!
My mom isn’t tech savvy but I think she would love to have one of the above products.
I really liked the colorful charge cords, playbulb candles and wave cable holder. These are the items that she can use without any issues.
Thanks for sharing these amazing items to gift our mothers! 🙂
Hi Arbaz, Exactly, moms don’t have to be tech-savvy to appreciate these tech gifts. Add a little fun and color into her life with the gifts you mentioned!
Great collection of tech gift ideas Carolyn. If I were to choose only one, I would gladly go for power bank. I have been contemplating on sending one for my mom this special day for moms…. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother’s and soon to be mothers out there.
Hi Dennis, Yes, I like solar chargers because they’re so easy to keep charged and you never have to worry about your phone’s battery dying. I hope you and your mom have a very special Mother’s Day together!
Hi Carolyn,
This was a fun post! I got lots of ideas for gifts but I honestly can’t imagine any of these being a good fit for my mom. She turns 87 on Mother’s Day! I think for her, flowers, dinner and some yard work will be my best choice.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Hi Sherryl, I’m glad you enjoyed this post but I respectfully disagree that your mother would enjoy flowers, dinner and yard work more than a tech gift. That’s crazy talk!
Any mom would prefer a tech gift over anything else for certain. Your mom might like the Playbulb candle as a nightlight. You can make it her favorite color. Or perhaps the robot. Hey, maybe she could get the robot to do the yard work! 😉
Happy Birthday and Mother’s Day to your mom, Sherryl!