Mother's Day Gift Guide: 10 Gifts For Your Techie Mom

Gadget Gifts For Mom

Mother's Day 2017 lands on May 14, and finding an ideal gift for your tech-loving mom doesn't need to be a chore. Put simply, there are some seriously cool gadgets out there that mom should love. Mom's next handbag doesn't just need to be a handbag, for instance -- it can also be a charger for her smartphone on the go. And for a voice-controlled speaker that fits harmoniously in the home, the aptly named Google Home is worthy of consideration.

In the following slides, we've rounded up our top gadget gift suggestions for mom this Mother's Day.

Pearl Compact Mirror USB Battery

For moms that are always on the go, this smart take on a compact mirror could be a much-appreciated gift. Pearl's compact mirror is a 3.5-inch disc that's a half-inch thick. It comes with two mirrors, one of them 3X magnified. The magic is that the mirror doubles as a battery pack for iPhone, iPad and USB devices -- with a sizable 3000mAh battery and a 2.1A USB charging port.

The Pearl Compact Mirror USB Battery is priced at $23.99 on Amazon.

Ring Video Doorbell

If you want to show how deeply you care about your mom, giving a gift of added security is one option to consider. The Ring Video Doorbell features a camera that is connected to the web, and its video feed is viewable on a smartphone. The device also includes two-way audio so users can speak to the person at the door. And what's more, the two-way audio works even if the user isn't home -- meaning they can "answer the doorbell" from wherever they are, which can help discourage break-ins. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro comes with additional features such as a 1,080p HD camera and advanced motion detection.

The Ring Video Doorbell is priced at $199 and the Ring Video Doorbell Pro is priced at $249 on Ring.com.

Aera Smart Fragrance

Thinking of giving a candle to your techie mom? Not the best move. Aera's Smart Fragrance system has the special feature of being able to evenly distribute a scent throughout a room (of up to 2,000 square feet). And the strength of the fragrance can be "dialed in" and will remain consistent while in use, Aera says. The Aera Smart Fragrance system works with six fragrances, including "Odyssey" (citrus and juniper) and "Curiosity" (magnolia and lotus flower).

The Aera Starter Set, which includes the device and a scent capsule, is priced at $250 on Aera's website.

Anova Precision Cooker

For the gadget-loving mom who's also serious about food preparation, this smart appliance for the kitchen should have some major appeal. The Anova Precision Cooker enables sous vide cooking -- in which food is cooked at a precisely controlled temperature -- with a combination of hardware and software innovation. The end result is restaurant-caliber meals, through a user-friendly process that is controllable via smartphone.

The Anova Precision Cooker is priced at $149 on Anova's website.

Everpurse Kate Spade Charging Handbag

This attractive tote bag has some extra features that any gadget-loving mom will appreciate (at least if they're fans of Apple products). The bag includes a charging pocket that will charge up an iPhone (between iPhone 5 and iPhone 7) while your mom is on the go. The bag also fits laptops as large as 13-inch MacBooks. And in order to charge up the bag, it comes with a wireless re-charging mat.

The Everpurse Kate Spade Charging Handbag is priced at between $139 and $378, depending on the style, on Everpurse.com.

The New iPad

Another Apple product that will fit great inside an Everpurse charging handbag: the new iPad. Apple has released a more-affordable version of the tablet, with a 9.7-inch display, just in time for giving to mom. The tablet uses Apple's bright Retina technology and features resolution of 2,048 x 1,536, while offering 10 hours of battery life. The new iPad is also just 0.29 of an inch thick, and comes in three colors -- silver, gold and space gray.

The new iPad has a starting price of $329.

Google Home

Not everyone wants a talking robot in their home, but if your mom seems so inclined, Google Home is an appealing choice. Unlike the Amazon Echo -- which looks a bit like something from a "Star Trek" starship -- Google Home is designed to blend nicely into a home environment. It's also got a lot of smarts that Amazon's Alexa is lacking, thanks to its advanced Google Assistant. All around, the Google Home is a great option for any techie mom who's interested in using a voice-controlled speaker for getting questions answered, managing their day, playing music and a whole lot more.

Google Home is priced at $114 in the Google store.

HP DeskJet 3755

If you've heard your mom lament the shift from physical to digital photos, then the DeskJet 3755 may be one of the coolest gifts you could give this Mother's Day. Features include wireless printing directly from a smartphone or tablet -- with an emphasis on photo printing. HP Inc. also touts the DeskJet 3755 as the "world's smallest all-in-one" printer -- it measures 5.5 x 7 x 15.9 inches and includes scan and copy capabilities, along with printing. In addition, the DeskJet 3755 works with the HP Instant Ink subscription plan, which automatically ships ink to customers at savings of up to 50 percent.

The HP DeskJet 3755 is priced at $68.67 on Amazon.

Bose QuietComfort 35

If your techie mom uses the iPhone 7 -- or just happens to be looking for some peace and quiet -- then wireless, noise-canceling headphones will be a much-appreciated gift this year. And she'll be well taken care of by the QuietComfort 35 headphones from Bose. The noise-canceling headphones connect wirelessly to devices over Bluetooth and NFC, and while they won't be the least expensive option out there, they will certainly rank among the best.

The Bose QuietComfort 35 is priced at $349.95 on Bose.com.

Amazon Kindle

The latest-generation Kindle, released last year, is a solid go-to for those of us with literary-oriented moms. The e-reader is glare-free (including in sunlight) and comes with new features such as the ability to export notes and highlights to email. It's also 11 percent thinner (measuring 0.36 of an inch thick) and 16 percent lighter (weighing about one-third of a pound) than the previous version. Notably, Amazon is offering the newest version at the same price point as the prior-generation Kindle.

The new Amazon Kindle is priced at $79.99 on Amazon.