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Moms can be tough to buy for, unless you think tech gifts. That’s right, mothers don’t like to admit it, but we’re all tech geeks.
Okay, maybe not all mothers are tech geeks. But these fun and useful tech gifts can bring joy to moms every day.
You may even find something for yourself. Hey, you deserve a tech gift!
Logiix Gifts
Logiix is a company that makes stylish tech gadgets and accessories that are fashionable and functional. Who said tech had to be ugly?
I was lent some tech accessories from Logiix to review as gifts for this article.
Piston Connect 360
Charging cables are always welcome gifts and durable charging cables are especially useful. The Piston Connect 360 is a charging cable for iPhones and iPads that comes in four colors. Logiix sent me the rose gold one, which matches well with the rose gold iPhones.
The cable is braided to help avoid tangles and is 1.5m/5 ft long so your charge cord can reach far.
The Piston Connect 360 is available from Logiix for $34.99.
Piston Disc
If your mom likes to use a stylus with her devices, check out the Piston Disc. This aluminum stylus has a textured grip and feels solid in the hand.
The unique feature of this stylus is the disc that covers the tip, for better precision. I tested this stylus on the iPhone Notes app and was impressed with the accuracy of it.
A twist of the stylus retracts the disc so it’s flush with the end of the stylus.
The Piston Disc is available from Logiix for $29.99.
Piston Power Slim 360
The Piston Power Slim 360 gives extra power on the go. This 5000 mAh battery is powerful enough to charge most phones up to three times on a single charge.
Although this battery is powerful, it’s also slim and light. The Piston Power Slim 360 has indicator lights to show you how much charge is left on the battery.
It comes with a microUSB cable you can use to charge the battery and also use to charge your Android or Fire devices from the battery. You can also attach a lightning cable to charge your iPhone or iPad.
This video from Logiix shows how the battery works:
https://youtu.be/r0KmRPFO6yQ
The Piston Power Slim 360 is available in four colors from Logiix for $49.99.
Blue Piston
The Blue Piston is a speaker from Logiix that can be blue, but also comes in 13 other colors. This speaker can connect via Bluetooth or cable to your music source, such as your computer, phone or tablet.
The Blue Piston has a microphone to use as a speakerphone or for voice commands for your phone or tablet. You can charge the speaker to use it when you’re away from an outlet.
The speaker comes with a carrying pouch, a USB cord for charging, and a cord you can plug into your phone’s headphone jack to connect the sound.
At 2 inches wide x 2.5 inches tall the speaker is compact but pumps out a powerful sound. The exterior is military-grade brushed aluminum and has a non-slip base.
The Blue Piston is available from Logiix for $49.99.
Apple Watch Bumper
Help your mom protect her Apple Watch and be fashionable with an Apple Watch Bumper. This bumper is available in eight colors and will be custom 3D printed for your mom.
The Apple Watch Bumper is available for 42mm-sized Apple Watches from Shapeways for $10.00.
Byte Phone Wristlet and Wallet
For moms on the go, check out the Byte Phone Wristlet and Wallet. No need to lug around a big purse, you can pop your phone in to this wristlet and use the other side as a wallet.
The phone side has a clear front so you can see incoming calls and notifications. The wallet side has a gold-tone zipper and slots for your credit cards.
The Byte Phone Wristlet and Wallet is available in two colors from ThinkGeek, on sale for $14.99.
Kate Spade Phone Cases
Your mom can protect her phone and dress it up with phone cases. Verizon Wireless offers a wide collection of Kate Spade phone cases for many types of phones.
This Kate Spade case has a hard outer shell for protection and a separate impact-resistant inner core to protect from drops.
Kate Spade phone cases start at $29.99 from Verizon Wireless.
Computer Chip Necklace
Your mom can be stylish and declare her geekdom proudly with this computer chip necklace. This necklace is made of recycled computer chips turned into jewelry. The chain is gold-plated and the pendant is made of metal and resin.
The Computer Chip necklace is available from Etsy for $45.
Table Top Fireplace
Make any event cozier with this Table Top Fireplace. No smoke, odor or mess involved with this fireplace you can use nearly anywhere. The fire burns clean, emitting only water vapor and carbon dioxide, so you can light your fire indoors or out.
This fireplace isn’t just charming, it also generates heat upwards and to the sides. You can warm an area up to 325 sq. ft. with this fireplace.
This video shows you the Table Top Fireplace in action:
https://youtu.be/IgrJLe_J28k
The Table Top Fireplace is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $179.00
Morgan 3-Wheeler
If your mom likes to travel in style, get her the Morgan 3-wheeler. This vehicle qualifies as a motorcycle in the US and travels 0-60mph in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 115 mph.
From the website, “Unlike vehicles that mollycoddle drivers with power steering or automatic transmission, this one provides yesteryear’s thrilling experience of applying effort when gripping the leather-clad wheel or engaging the manual brakes.”
Check out this video of the Morgan 3-wheeler in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uahVTzzDDWA
The Morgan 3-wheeler is available in eight exterior colors and two leather styles from Hammacher Schlemmer for $59,000.
Your Thoughts
Do you like getting fun and functional gifts for your mom? Which of these gifts would your mom like? Which ones would you like for yourself?
Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!
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Hi Carolyn,
Wonderful indeed 🙂
I was looking forward to your post, just before mother’s day, as you do come up with some wonderful tech gifts for moms each year, and they are so interesting, just as this post offers too.
Honestly speaking, I forward your posts to my kid’s, just for getting some ideas! But as moms, and even for my mom, one just wishes to lots of love and wishes, and perhaps lovely roses, as they are welcome anytime, isn’t it?
Thanks for sharing this with us. Have a nice weekend – and Happy Mother’s Day to you (in advance!)
Hi Harleena, Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
You’re right, flowers are beautiful. But for less money your loved ones can give you something that doesn’t get thrown in the trash in a week.
Yes, these tech gifts will last much longer than roses and can still beautify your life. Who wouldn’t want that, right?
So I’m going to put an order in for that Hammacher Schlemmer Morgan 3-wheeler for $59,000 in maybe like candy apple red. But if that doesn’t work out, maybe the rose gold iPhone accessories would be fitting:)
Hi Lois, You should be very careful if you order that Morgan 3-wheeler. Make sure your loved ones haven’t already ordered one for you, unless you want two Morgan 3-wheelers in the family!
Yes, the rose gold iPhone accessories are lovely and would look very stylish with a rose gold iPhone.
You certainly deserve the best, Lois! Have a very happy Mother’s Day!
This year I have gifted a mobile phone to my mom and she was so happy to receive that. Actually that was not that much tetchy phone as she is happy to handle a basic one. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful list of mother’s day gifts.
Hi Santanu, That’s great you got your mother a new phone. I bet she really appreciates that gift.
Many people don’t need or want a smart phone. If a basic phone works best for her, then that’s the correct choice.
I chose a bunch of flowers and a lipstick. My mother loves them.
Thanks for sharing this. Maybe i use this in the next year.
Hi Augustus, I’m sure your mother appreciates any present from you. That’s great you now have inspiration for presents for her in the future, perhaps for her birthday or next year’s Mother’s Day.
Have a wonderful week ahead, Augustus.