10 Terrific Techy Mother’s Day Gifts For Every Mom
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to find a great gift for your mom, grandma, or wife. Since gifting new technology can be tricky — the last thing anyone wants to do is spend all day figuring out how to use something that’s supposed to make your life easier — we’ve gathered 10 pieces of tech that will be sure to impress and delight mom. Since the median age of mothers in America is about 28 years old, we’ve tried to include gifts that might appeal to a wide range of mother figures.
After giving my own mother a self-monitoring indoor hydroponic garden last year, (see more about the Lettuce Grow below), I wanted to surprise her this year with a mix of new and old tech. From early on, I can recall my mom sewing and crocheting, something she hasn’t done in decades, so I’m gifting her a starter pack of The Woobles, an all-in-one crochet set for starters. If that sounds like a terrible gift, fear not and just read on. From AI-enabled bird feeders to easy-to-use exercise equipment, here’s Paste’s 2024 tech guide to Mother’s Day gifts.
Birder Mom
Even though my mom doesn’t go on trips to seek out new bird species or document rare birds flying through the yard, I would still describe her as a birder. Filling various feeders around the yard is one of the big motivators for her and she loves showing the grandkids the many hummingbirds that pop by in the summer.
Using AI, the Birdfy feeder and its connected app let users know when birds pop in to feed and what kind of bird is stopping by. When bird motion is detected, the camera sends instant notifications via the Birdfy app while automatically recording the visit. Users can switch to a live mode at any time as well. According to Birdfy, the program can identify over 6,000 bird species.
In addition to feeders, the company has incorporated its tech into birdhouses, bird poles, and hummingbird feeders.
Getting-Back-In-Shape Mom
It’s difficult to get back into shape at any point after 35, so it’s helpful if you can make it fun and easy to begin a new routine. After a hip surgery and lengthy recovery, we wanted to get my mother back into a new exercise regime. It’s been a few months since she first borrowed our LifeSpan Ampera upright bike to use at home for a few months, but now she’s ready to tackle the outdoors.
Velotric, based in California has been churning out e-bikes for a few years now and recently launched their newest model, the Discover 2, which is UL-certified, IPX6-grade waterproof and comes with a torque sensor, meaning when you push the pedal, the bike works to magnify your speed. For those new to e-bikes, it’s a great feature that allows for an easy and adjustable ride. The Discovery 2 has a max range of 75 miles, a top speed of 28 mph and features a 750W, high power motor that can deliver 75 Nm of torque. These bikes provide a sleek and fun way to stay moving, especially if you need a bit of help.
Gardening Mom
The chainsaw itself is not a new invention. But having been invented in the 18th century as a way to cut out diseased bone from patients, it’s certainly evolved. Today, the mini-chainsaw has emerged as a popular tool for trimming shrubbery and small trees. Just make sure you buy cut-resistant gloves for Grandma. The WorkPro Gardening Season line includes options like a cordless grass shear, stainless steel gardening tools, a cordless leaf blower or even an ultra-light mini-chainsaw for mom.
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