The best Mother’s Day tech gifts: 19 ideas that are sure to wow her

Mother’s Day is just around the corner—and if you’re reading this, it’s because you have no idea what to get her, and you might even be late and scrambling for a last-minute idea… right? No worries!

Whether you want to show mom how much she means to you, or you want to make your spouse feel appreciated for all she does with the kids, I have all kinds of ideas for you.

Here are some of the coolest and most practical Mother’s Day gift ideas for a techy mother. I’m a mom and I can tell you this: I’d be delighted to receive any of these myself!

Let her read in peace: Kindle Paperwhite

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The Kindle Paperwhite is the ideal e-reader. The glare-free e-ink display is easy on the eyes, the battery lasts for weeks on end, the backlight makes reading comfortable even at night, the page-turning is responsive, and it can hold thousands of e-books. Paper books certainly have their charm, but reading on the Kindle is unbeatably convenient because it’s light and small enough to carry everywhere. It’s perfect for bookworm mom.

Access to tons of ebooks: Kindle Unlimited

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If you’re getting her a Kindle (or she already has one), then Kindle Unlimited is a fantastic gift because it’ll give her on-demand access to 4 million ebooks. Whether she’s into murder mysteries, biographies, or romantasy, she can read whatever she wants, whenever she wants, right from the comfort of her device. She can download up to 20 KU titles at a time, and it’s a lot like borrowing from a library—just return when you’re done so you can check out something else.

Access to tons of audiobooks: Audible

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Reading books is awesome, but so is listening to them! And Audible is the go-to platform for anyone who wants to dive into their favorite worlds by listening rather than reading. Audiobooks are great for mental stimulation while walking around town, exercising, commuting, taking care of chores, and more. Audible grants access to thousands of titles for a flat subscription fee, plus monthly credits that can be spent on purchasing audiobooks that aren’t included.

Comfortable headphones that block out all the noise: JBL Tune 770NC

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Whether she loves listening to audiobooks or dancing to Taylor Swift, she needs a good and comfy pair of headphones with active noise-cancellation. The JBL Tune 770NC are the whole package with plush earpads, efficient noise-cancellation with smart ambient awareness, and some 70 hours of battery life. The headphones also deliver JBL’s renowned bass, so she can jam out to her favorite tracks.

Charging her phone while on the go: Anker Zolo Power Bank

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This 20,000mAh power bank packs enough power to recharge her phone about four times over. Even better, it comes with a built-in USB-C cable so she doesn’t have to worry about lugging around an inconvenient cord. It’s tiny enough to fit into any handbag, yet powerful enough to recharge pretty much any gadget she’s carrying on her.

Super-fast charging for multiple devices: Ugreen 100W 4-port GaN charger

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We all have a ton of devices to recharge, and I’m sure your mom (or spouse) is no different. This Ugreen GaN charger has three USB-C ports and one USB-A port with up to 100W charging throughput, meaning it can fast-charge up to four devices simultaneously. It’s great for laptops, smartphones, tablets, earbuds, whatever. And even if she only has one or two devices max, it’s still worth it for how fast it is.

The most convenient USB-C cable: Baseus 100W Retractable Cable

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Even if your mom already has a fast-charging wall plug (like the one above), she can only charge as fast as the cable that connects her devices to the charger. This Baseus 100W retractable USB-C cable is fast enough to handle fast chargers like that, but it also has another winning feature: the entire thing is retractable. It’s so convenient, whether to toss into a bag for travels or to stash away in a drawer until she needs it.