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MANILA, Philippines – Is your mom a cool mom? A techie mom? Or maybe a cool, techie mom? If the lattermost is the case, we’ve got just the list for you to make her Mother’s Day a little extra special.
Check out these techie gifts and trinkets, from accessories your mom didn’t know she needed to useful smart tools that make lives just a little extra easier, ranging from the affordable to more premium ones — and hey, if not for Mother’s Day, these are gift ideas you can always keep in the back pocket for all the extra special days for mother dearest.
And what if your mom’s not particularly techie? Well, kind sir/ma’am, we have a list for that too.
Doggie cams
Is your mom a furmom? There are a plethora of choices for pet cams nowadays, with ones from popular brands like Furbo, Wyze, and Petcube with advanced features like treat dispensing, bark alerts, and automatic camera tracking. However, you can also go with cheaper non-pet-specific security cams like the ones from TP-LINK (around P1,000, with motion detection and voice features) that fulfill the most basic function of pet cams: that our pets are okay (or aren’t chewing up the rug) while we’re away.
Price and availability: P1,000 at the lower end (TP-LINK); $70 (Furbo Mini via Amazon)
Level up your mom’s cable game
The usual cable that comes with the phone is a little short, so one of the quickest upgrades is to get one of those longer cables, preferably braided for added durability and style, so your mom can continue to charge their phone while on the couch or bed.
If your mom likes things tidy, this Baseus retractable cable is a godsend, and eliminates the need for spooling up your cable manually when not in use.
Price and availability: Around P300 to P500 via Lazada.
Bluetooth tracker
Bluetooth trackers are one of those things that are extremely useful but not often something we’d go out to buy for ourselves. And that’s why they’re the perfect gifts. There are popular ones from Samsung (SmartTags) and Apple (AirTags), but you can also get the more affordable ones such as Eufy’s SmartLink. Attach them to bags, pets, keys, phones, luggage, what have you.
Price and availability: Around P1,000 for Eufy, and around P2,000 for Samsung or Apple; all available on Lazada.
Sleep earbuds
There’s a newish category of sleep-focused earbuds nowadays that are designed to be extremely comfortable to wear, specially for those who sleep on their side. If you’ve ever tried to use earbuds to sleep, you know that it’s kind of painful to sleep with them on especially once you lie on your side. Products like Soundcore Sleep A20 (around P6,000) address that, or the more premium ones like these from Ozlo. There are cheaper options online but make sure to check out reviews. Or you can also get the Loop earbuds which function just like regular noise-plugs without the ability to produce sound.
Price and Availability: P6,000 for Soundcore via Lazada; $350 for Ozlo via Amazon; Loop for around P1,000 via Shopee.
Therabody sleep mask
Want to put your mom on the premium sleep subscription? Spot this Therabody sleep mask that claims to have 100% light blackout, and a gentle vibration function designed to help people drift off to sleep better.
Price and availability: Around P7,000 via Lazada.
Charging docks
Is your mom a gadget fiend with a screen for every occasion? She needs a charging stand. This one from Anker lets you charge multiple Apple devices wirelessly at a time. This stylish dock from Satechi also gives you wired options along with wireless ones. You’ll never have to share sockets with mom again!
Price and availability: Around P4,000 for Anker via Lazada; $50 for Satechi via Amazon
A tech pouch
Gadgets are meant to help organize our lives but what we need also is a way to keep our gadgets and gadget accessories organized. Check out this tech pouch from Filipino brand All Things Remembered. It’s a whole lot better than having your mom dump all of her devices in that Louis Vuitton of hers. Do a quick search and you’ll see a wide range of these types of bags and pouches to tidy up a techie lifestyle.
Price and availability: P2,200 via own site.
Wireless powerbank
Everyone has powerbanks nowadays…but how about a wireless powerbank? This one from Anker has a 5,000 mAh capacity minus the wire. Just make sure to check for compatibility with your mom’s Apple or Android phone.
Price and availability: Around P1,300 via Lazada
Electric salt and pepper grinder
Sure your mom can just do it the old-school way and just twist on that spice grinder. Or you can also upgrade to an electric variant that allows for one-hand, one-button grinding. It’s one of those things that you really think you don’t need (since the classic way seems easy enough to do anyway) but end up not being able to live without once you’ve tried them. Here’s one from KitchenPro.
Price and availability: P410 via KitchenPro
Clicks keyboard
Did your mom grow up in the phones with physical keypads era? These Clicks keyboard attachment for phones are pretty nifty… and a little bit expensive at P7,900 each. But hey, we’re here to remind you that indeed, such a thing exists if you’re on the hunt for something nostalgic and unique. Maybe for her birthday?
Price and availability: $140 via Amazon
Casetify case
For a more sensible option, you can also hunt for a cool phone case that reflects your mom’s personality. On the higher end of the price spectrum, there’s Casetify with its eye-popping collection. And while you’re there, instead of cases, you can also try looking for a nice, elegant phone strap.
Price and availability: Cases start at P3,200 via own site; Straps start at P1,890 via own site
Photos, analog style
Sure, you can get a digital frame, but that’s like the mugs of gift-giving nowadays. But why not go analog style? It’s a creative gift, and a relatively more affordable one as well. Get a bunch of your mom’s recent favorite photos — from a vacation or whatever — and get them printed at a store, and get a nice album to put them all in.
Price and availability: Fujifilm’s Wonder Photoshop has an online service starting at P10 per photo
Speaking of mugs…
Welp, who knew we were going to suggest mugs after all? (We did.) But it’s not an ordinary one. We’re talking about heated mugs. They keep your mom’s tea or coffee hot in the mug without the need for reheating. Just place it on what’s essentially a heated, electric coaster, and it’s toast-town all the way. A way more posh option is this one from Nextmug, but there are also more affordable ones on Lazada or Shopee.
Price and availability: P1,500 via Lazada; Nextmug starts at $99 via Amazon
For the book-loving mom
Here’s an easy one: get your mom a subscription to Amazon Kindle Unlimited or if she’s into audiobooks, there’s Audible for that.
Price and availability: $12 monthly for Kindle Unlimited; Audible starts at $8 for Audible – Rappler.com
