It’s the most important time of the year again. No, not the launch of new iPhones, though this year should be extra special with the highly anticipated, but not confirmed, launch of the foldable iPhone. We’re talking about Mother’s Day on May 10. Because who’s more important than your mama?
Skip the flowers that’ll wilt after a few days and the chocolates that’ll be eaten in one sitting, and get the mom in your life a gadget. Something fun, something useful, something… even kinda pointless, like Nintendo’s lovable Talking Flower toy.
If your mom’s more traditional, just stick to a card and roses. But if she’s cool and plugged into the cutting edge, we’ve curated a list of 30 tech gifts from under $50 to over $500 that she won’t be disappointed with.
Gifts Under $50
Ikea Kallsup
Normally, paying $10 for a Bluetooth speaker would be a red flag, but Ikea managed to make a cheap speaker that’s both satisfying and fun. If your mom is at all into interior design, it comes in plenty of fun colors to suit the decor.
AirTag (second-gen)
With a detection range up to 2x farther and a 50% louder speaker, Apple’s second-gen AirTag is better than the original in every way. Slap one on mom’s keys, in her wallet, or in her suitcase, and she’ll never lose them ever again.
8BitDo Ultimate 2C
If your maternal figure is a fan of both tactile controllers and spring colors, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is the right gamepad for her. The wireless controller is comfortable and works great for an original Switch or Switch 2, PC, and Android phones.
Penco Carry-Tite Case
These liquid-resistant pouches from Penco are great for keeping the insides of backpacks organized. They come in a bunch of colors and they fold down easily.
Nintendo Talking Flower
Nintendo’s whimsical Talking Flower toy does two things: it shouts out the time every hour to remind you the day’s passing by and randomly blurts out a phrase (often motivational or pensive). It’s cute, cheap, and will easily brighten up mom’s day if she’s having a stressful one.
GameSir Pocket Taco
Why shouldn’t your mom’s phone also be the gateway to her favorite retro games? The GameSir Pocket Taco slips onto the end of any slab-sized phone and adds tactile buttons reminiscent of the original Game Boy.
Lego Magnolia Branches
Flowers wilt, but Legos are forever. (Well, these plastic bouquets won’t degrade for a very, very long time). Lego’s Magnolia set will look especially unique as a decoration and they feature the bright pink colors that will remind the mom in your life of springtime.
Gifts Under $100
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective
There are some people who can solve a mystrery novel or movie long before the ending. For those who tend to spoil the plot, the Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective game is a intricate and fine-tuned board game about solving impossible crimes. Just remember to clear off a table big enough for all the maps, notes, and pencils you’ll need to crack the case.
Pokémon Pokopia
Life for your mom is probably stressful enough, so gifting her one of the best “cozy games” available right now will likely make you shine brighter in her hall of fame. While a typical Pokémon game asks you to capture cute creatures, Pokopia is all about designing the habitats and befriending them so all these pocket monsters can live their best lives.
Resident Evil Requiem
There’s few other activities that can bring two people closer together than playing a horror game next to each other on the couch. Resident Evil Requiem has enough cathartic gunplay to break up all the tense scenes of trailing through a zombie-infested asylum. It’s all fun and games, laughing at your mom’s reactions—until it’s inevitably your turn to play.
Puboo Collapsible Foot Spa
Most people can’t treat their moms to a spa day regularly, but that doesn’t mean luxurious foot baths can’t be in the cards. This foot bath from Puboo is collapsible, so it can be easily stored, and has automated massagers on the bottom to hammer home the relaxation.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 13
If mom doesn’t already have an Instax camera, the new Mini 13 is the one to get. Fujifilm gave its mini Instax format camera a new bubblier design, 2- and 10-second self-timers, and an “angle adjustment accessory” for propping the camera up for selfies without a tripod. Of course, it comes in fun colors.
Nintendo Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch
There are inevitably a few folks that grew up through the late 1990s who fondly remember the original faux-3D Virtual Boy. Even those who knew it existed are likely curious enough that Nintendo’s Virtual Boy for Switch or Switch 2 would make the perfect gift. There’s really no experience like it available on Nintendo’s latest handheld.
Ikea Varmblixt LED Smart Lamp
Ikea’s viral donut lamp got a “smart” reboot this year. The new Varmblixt donut lamp can now output in 12 preloaded colors (40 if you use the companion app). Oh, and it costs the same as the non-smart version. Mom’s not gonna hate this value.
Gifts Under $300
Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder
Everybody with a yard and a tree has wondered what the hell those birds get up to when you’re not looking. Birdfy’s smart bird feeder includes a 2K camera that will capture what your avian fellows enjoy eating, and inevitably what happens when they need to settle a score or fight over a scrap of berries or nuts. The bird feeder will also offer a rundown of the bird species who come to visit.
Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop
As great as cooking with gas can be, induction burners can take a kitchen to a whole new level of accuracy. Not only can they be dialed in to more exact temperatures, but they heat pans up quickly so your mom doesn’t have to spend all day waiting for water to boil.
Soundcore Sleep A30
If your dad is a snorer, then this might be the most important gift you ever give your mom. The Sleep A30 wireless earbuds are comfortable and have excellent active noise cancellation that can block out noises like a champ. If a dad snores in bed and there’s no one around to hear it, does he really snore?
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple’s entry-level products all provide a ton of value. If mom can do without the top-of-the-line Apple Watch Series 11, the Watch SE 3 is more than enough for keeping track of fitness, health, and even taking the occasional FaceTime audio call if her hands are occupied.
Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch
This series has been one of the hottest watch collaborations in years. But now you can actually buy the watches in stores or online without having to deal with scalpers. They’re available in 11 different colorways—nine planets and one for the Sun and Moon. Just be careful, mom might want to catch ’em all once she gets one.
Looking Glass Go
Digital photo frames are cool, but if your mom is truly future-forward, this holographic one from Looking Glass will bring family photos to a whole different echelon of realness.
Gifts Under $500
Dyson PencilWash
The PencilWash is like a Swiffer, except you don’t need to keep buying wet floor wipes. It’s slim, light, and has a surprisingy amount of maneuverability. Plus, it looks like a gadget that belongs on a spaceship.
Shark FacialPro Glow
Skincare is so important these days. Shark’s FacialPro Glow is a simple device that provides professional-quality facials. Perfect for mom to unwind at the end of day.
Boox Palma 2 Pro
For the mom who keeps saying she needs to read more, the Boox Palma 2 Pro is the best way to take away any excuses she had left. It’s a pocket-sized e-reader with a color E Ink display that means you can take all your books around with you without taking up bag space with a larger tablet.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move
Half the size of the Paper Pro, reMarkable’s Paper Pro Move retains its bigger sibling’s color screen and stylus support while slipping nicely into jacket pockets. Even the use of AI to digitize handwritten notes and reformat websites for reading later is thoughtful.
Gifts Over $500
KitchenAid Artisan Plus
Even if your mom has a stand mixer, it might be due for an upgrade. This one from KitchenAid has a first-of-its-line LED light so you can see the contents of the bowl better and a first-ever half-speed setting to prevent overmixing. To sweeten the deal, there are four included accessories so your mom is never left wanting for versatility.
AirPods Max 2
If you’ve got a big enough budget, this might be the ultimate gift for a mom who loves to listen to music. Sure, the design is a bit clunky, but the AirPods Max 2 knock sound quality and ANC out of the park, and it’ll always play nice with her iPhone.
Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer / Scriber Optics
If sunglasses aren’t your mom’s thing, there’s a new pair of Ray-Ban-branded smart glasses from Meta. The Scriber and Blayzer are geared toward people who need actual eyeglasses and come in two new styles that the glasses-wearing population may feel more comfortable having on all day. They still come with the same great open-ear audio and the ability to take pictures and videos.
MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo is the perfect laptop for the maternal figure who desperately needs to upgrade. The Neo’s not only relatively affordable, but it’s cute in any of its pink, yellow, or indigo color tones. Apple’s latest Mac offers enough performance for browsing the web and streaming video, and it also includes an excellent screen and speaker set to boot.
Whisker Litter Robot 4 EVO
Cat moms deserve a break from scooping litter, and luckily robots are here to provide a bit of help. This one from Whisker is a little bit smaller, too, so you don’t need to hide it in an expensive cabinet or build a new wing in your house just to store it.
M4 iPad Air
The midrange iPad is the perfect tablet for most people. And thanks to the latest iPadOS 26, the Air is a wonderful desk-side companion that’s easy to use for anybody with Mac.
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