Mother’s Day tech gift guide 2023: From fur-moms to fancy moms, our list of connected tech any mom can love
Every mother is special in her own way. But whether she loves long walks with her fur-babies or she’s perpetually headed out the door, the latest and greatest technology (tech) can help her live her best mom life.
To thank her this Mother's Day, or any day, we produced a list of technology greats with your incredible momma in mind. Designed to keep her connected, these items will help her make life a little easier.
Oh, and this list is for all the motherly types in your life: we’re talking grandmothers, mothers-in-law, stepmoms, and even those who are “like a mom” to you. These gifts can go a long way in their world too. After all, you might not be the tech-savvy person you are today without the loving village that mothered you.
Sophisticated moms
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Mom just might feel out of this world when she meets her new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. She’ll be thrilled with her newfound ability to capture captivating, clear photos of her kids at any time of day — whether it’s of blowing bubbles in the bright afternoon sun at the park, or of their game-winning goal at a nighttime soccer game.
Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the fastest Snapdragon ever, it delivers accelerated performance across artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, gaming and camera.
- Experience unparalleled connectivity Wi-Fi and Bluetooth thanks to Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System.
- Life doesn’t wait for the perfect lighting, but with Samsung’s signature night mode, Nightography, she can always be ready to seize the moment — even in low light — and snap memories like a pro.
Colors: Phantom black, cream, green and lavender
Priced at around: $999
We found it on: Amazon
Meta Quest Pro
She can be at the head of the pack with what’s new and next in extended reality (XR): the Meta Quest Pro. It helps her unlock how she works, creates and collaborates, so she can take her mom game above and beyond.
This completely reimagined headset is slimmer and more well-balanced, so it’s comfortable for her to wear. Multiple room-sized displays let her get more done with ease, and she can connect better with friends with real-time avatar expressions that mirror her authentic facial reactions.
Powered by our Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 Platform, it features intuitive, redesigned controllers with tracking rings, using self-tracking cameras to capture a greater range of motion and fine motor controls to translate detailed finger operations like writing and drawing into virtual reality.
Color: Black
Get it for around: $999
We found it on: Amazon
Cadillac LYRIQ
Electrify her life with the new 2023 LYRIQ. This new electric vehicle (EV) with the Snapdragon Digital Chassis Solution is so exclusive… it’s sold out. But don’t worry, you can still spoil her with a 2024 pre-order model.
We are proud to collaborate with Cadillac as one of the world’s emerging luxury EV leaders, and we think she’ll love how this new car leverages some of our Snapdragon Digital Chassis technologies to drive (ahem) the future — and her future — forward.
Luxury features include:
- Front seats with ventilation and lumbar massage.
- Panoramic power-opening sunroof with power shade.
- Nappa leather.
Colors: Argent silver metallic, emerald lake metallic, nimbus metallic, celestial metallic, opulent blue metallic, crystal white tricoat, stellar black metallic and radiant red tintcoat
Priced at around: $58,590
We found it on: Cadillac.com
Pet moms
Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch Wellness Edition
Powered by our Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform, the Fossil 6 Wellness Edition watch provides her with the speed, power and performance she needs to effortlessly stay connected while walking the dog. Elevate her lifestyle with fantastic health tracking, battery life, connectivity, rapid charging and more.
It’s designed to help her stay on her wellness path with:
- Always-On AMOLED display.
- Global positioning system (GPS).
- Bluetooth 5.0 LE.
- Multi-day battery life.
Colors: Blush, lavender, black and gray
Get it for around: $299
We found it on: Amazon
Tractive GPS Dog Tracker
She just might thank you every time she checks in on her fur-baby with the Tractive GPS Dog Tracker. She can feel all the good feels just knowing where her pets are, making this a perfect gift for dog mommas.
Powered by the Snapdragon Wear 1300 Platform, this new GPS device allows her to follow her furry friend's every step in real-time from her smartphone, letting her track where her dog has been and what they've been up to.
We think she’ll also love that it’s:
- Waterproof, and comes with
- Virtual fencing, and
- Fitness tracking features so she can make sure Fido keeps fit.
Colors: White and optional American flag cover
Get it for around: $49.99
We found it on: Amazon
iRobot Roomba Combo j7+
We love our fur-babies, but hate the shedding. Give mom one less thing to worry about with the iRobot Roomba Combo j7 + — a two-in-one robot vacuum and mop. It features a four-stage cleaning system, precision navigation that identifies and avoids objects and senses different floor types to transition between mopping and vacuuming, and an automatic disposal that holds up to two months of dirt. Powered by our Qualcomm QCS404, the iRobot Roomba is available in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Color: Black
Get it for around: $1,099
We found it on: Amazon
On-the-go moms
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G
If she needs to work from anywhere — from the home office, to the airplane, to the neighborhood park — she just might appreciate a new laptop designed to keep her always connected when she’s on the go.
Powered by our Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 Compute Platform, featuring Qualcomm FastConnect 6900, the Surface Pro 9 5G can give her the tablet flexibility she seeks and the laptop performance and battery life she needs to move through her day — all in one ultra-portable device. It also enables AI-accelerated experiences, including Windows Studio effects such as voice focus, background blur, automatic framing and more, so she can stay focused no matter what environment she’s working in.
With powerful new processors, 5G connectivity and an ultra-portable design that starts at just 1.94 pounds, the Surface Pro 9 is the two-in-one that can handle it all.
She can also enjoy:
- Up to 19 hours of battery life.
- 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E.
- 2x USB-C.
Colors: Platinum, forest, graphite and sapphire
Get it for around: $1,248
We found it on: Amazon
OnePlus 11 5G
Sleek and stylish, the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone allows her to stay powerfully productive with effortless elegance. It’s driven by the most extreme hardware in OnePlus history, to help her up the possibilities to 11.
Enabled with our Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the OnePlus 11 5G features the latest integrated AI processes to improve background application (app) usage, delivering increased multitasking abilities.
Other features for her include:
- Dolby Atmos speakers.
- Dolby Vision.
- Ray Tracing enabled.
Colors: Titan black and eternal green
Priced at around: $699
We found it on: Amazon
Eero Pro 6E
Help her stay connected no matter where she is at home with the Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi system. Featuring a Qualcomm Immersive Home 316 Platform, its tri-band Wi-Fi 6E gives her access to 2.4 gigahertz (GHz), 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands.
It supports Wi-Fi for more than 100 connected devices, and covers up to 6,000 square-feet so she can experience network speeds up to 2.3 gigabits per second.
She might also be impressed by its:
- Eero app that guides her through setup and allows her to manage her network from anywhere.
- Built-in smart home hub for supported devices that helps her control other smart devices with Alexa.
- Automatic updates that help keep her system safe and secure.
Color: White
Get it for around: $549.99
We found it on: Amazon
Peloton Guide
For the mom that can’t stop moving, get the Peloton Guide compact strength training device. Powered by our Qualcomm CS605, it turns her home television into an AI-powered personal trainer. It personalizes routines, improves form, and counts reps. Peloton app membership is available in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany and Australia.
Peloton Guide also:
- Delivers workout, program and class recommendations to upgrade and power her strength training routine.
- Allows her to track movements alongside world-class instructors through Self Mode.
- Finally gives her the credit she deserves for keeping up with the workout through Movement Tracker, so she can see herself grow stronger.
Color: Black
Get it for around: $195
We found it on: Amazon
