Mother’s Day: The best gifts for the mom who loves technology – USA TODAY

Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA Today Published 11:54 a.m. ET May 7, 2017 | Updated 11 hours ago

Columnist Jennifer Jolly shows you the coolest tech for Mother's Day. Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA Today

From unicorn roses to selfie drones, here are unusual gadget gifts for mom.(Photo: James Nickerson for USA TODAY)

Hey! Mothers Dayis right around the corner (May 14th). From Unicorn roses to selfie drones, here are all the gadget gifts no one else would ever think of except a mom who covers tech for a living.

Moms like me love to capture every moment of our familys lives. But were never in the photos because were always taking them! Heres a hands-free hack to take snapshots and selfies to new heights: the Rova Selfie Drone ($299.00). Just launch this frisbee-sized flyer into the air and its built-in obstacle avoidance technology keeps it from crashing down on the kitchen table while it catches all the best angles. She can even share the photos straight to social media right from the app, because if it didnt happen on Instagram, it didnt really happen, right?

LifePrint is an augmented reality photo printer that creates great still shots.(Photo: LifePrint)

Moms a family photo nut but I bet shes never printed a video before. LifePrint ($129.95) is an augmented reality photo printer that creates great still shots, but when viewed through the LifePrint app, the images come alive into animated videos like magic. It prints videos from Facebook, Instagram, Apple Live Photos, and more.

Rainbow roses from F-T-D.(Photo: Jennifer Jolly special for USA Today)

Wait, flowers? Arent flowers pretty standard for Mothers Day? Not the rainbow roses from FTD making headlines as the newest must-have in the whole unicorn craze. How do you get the petals to be so different? Magic. Duh.

ProFlowers has a pretty enchanting take on fresh flowers this year too. They partnered with All Across Africa to offer handwoven basket vases ($29.99 and up), created by artists in Rwanda. No two are ever the same, and by giving one to mom youre also providing clothes, shoes, healthcare, school supplies, and all kinds of other support for the talented creators who made them.

Heres another great go-to for matching your one-of-a-kind mom with a one-of-a-kind gift from some of the worlds most talented artists like her own child! Grab a piece of your own childhood art, pick out a gorgeous frame and setting, and give her the most personalized, meaningful piece of wall art shes ever seen. Or use your own likeness for a stunning custom print ($29.99 and up at Minted.com).

For the gadget-loving mom who covets her smartphone (guilty!), check out these beautifully bold new Symmetry cases from Otterbox ($39.95). Theyre built to protect and impress, just like mom, and theyre designed by some of the top fashionistas on the planet, so mom can keep her digital lifeline safe and secure and sport some sexy style at the same time.

Mom might have rocked a fanny pack in the glory days of the 1990s, but today, Mobovidas Bristol Belt Bags ($85.00 and up) are the hip, fashionable, modern version of on-the-go carry-alls. Its made of luxurious leather and has pockets for all the things mom totes along, like her keys, phone, and even a built-in phone charger in case she runs out of juice but still needs to check in.

Okay, so your guitar or drums lessons mom paid for didnt amount to much of a music career, but you can still serenade her with a personalized tune all her own with Songfinch ($200). You fill out a Mad Lib-style questionnaire to give the artists some inspiration, and Songfinchs professional songwriters will craft the ballad just for her. You can even pick the genre, and after its made, mom can download, share, and show it off to whoever she wants, scoring you big points along the way.

For moms with musical aspirations of their own, the One light keyboard is the fast-track to success.(Photo: Smartpiano)

For moms with musical aspirations of their own, the One light keyboard ($269.99) is the fast-track to success. This app-enabled instrument guides her through lessons in no time, and before you know it shell be keying her way through some seriously impressive tunes. The keys light up to teach each skill in the most intuitive way possible, and it includes built-in speakers and works with both iOS and Android phones.

It goes without saying, but everyone once in awhile mom needs to unwind with a nice glass of wine, so what better way to help her enjoy her me time than with monthly deliveries of the best wine the world has to offer? Wincs monthly wine boxes (starting at $13 per bottle) are hand-picked by top wine tasters and are sourced from as close as California or as far away as France, South Africa, and even New Zealand.

Nimb , a stylish smart ring that instantly notifies you, and even emergency responders, if shes ever in trouble.(Photo: Nimb Inc.)

Give mom a gift that will let her know that she really does mean the world to you with Nimb ($129), a stylish smart ring that instantly notifies you, and even emergency responders, if shes ever in trouble. The ring works hand-and-hand with an app to send out instant alerts if an emergency strikes, and shows you exactly where she is. Its a little peace of mind in a crazy world, and mom will definitely appreciate that.

Jennifer Jollyis an Emmy Award-winning consumer tech contributor and host of USA TODAY's digital video show TECH NOW. E-mail her at jj@techish.com. Follow her on Twitter@JenniferJolly.

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