For years your mother cherished your macaroni necklaces and expressive finger paintings. Now it’s time to get her a useful, modern present ... one that doesn’t require you to use Elmer’s glue or drop a ton of money. To help you celebrate all the mamas and mother-figures in your life, we rounded up our favorite convenient tech gifts for Mother’s Day that are under $150. From personal blenders to lightweight e-readers, these are highly rated gifts that will make a mom’s life a little easier, without breaking the bank. They’re universal enough that they’re perfect for mother-in-laws or moms you’re not super close to, but still thoughtful enough to make any recipient feel special.AmazonA small rechargeable fan and power bankWhen we say hot mama, we really mean it. If your beloved mother runs warm, she'll be overjoyed to keep this portable, rechargeable fan in her bag. It's a little bigger than a tube of lipstick or mascara and works as a power bank if her phone is running low. AmazonA Tile Bluetooth keychainThis helpful Tile keychain has a sensor that pairs with your phone through the Life360 app, so you can track the location of whatever it’s attached to. If your mom is always losing her keys or never remembers where she put down her bag, she'll be happy to have this small tool. AmazonA set of the newest Apple AirPodsI got my mom AirPods for Mother's Day a few years ago, and I stand behind it. Even if she's not super techy, Apple AirPods are really user-friendly, as they automatically connect to Apple devices. She uses them on runs, but you can also use them on your MacBook or iPad when FaceTiming or doing work calls. The newest model, AirPods 4, can come with or without active noise cancellation, so you can choose depending on how much you think your mom will want that feature.AmazonA lightweight KindleIt's never too late to swap to an e-reader. With 16 BG of storage and an extended battery that can last up to six weeks, this lightweight Kindle means business. Instead of wondering what book to get your mom, give her endless options with this glare-free gadget. She'll love the paper-like display and her eyes will appreciate the adjustable front light, with different modes for reading in the day or night.Promising review: "Bought this as a gift for my mother - who has HORRIBLE eyes and LOVES to read. It is a great combination when trying to read books with small print and at night. That problem no matter exists as Mom loves this gift. She reads from it every day, was able to expand the print, and reads a rediculous amount of books. She constantly loses it - as she constantly uses it - and so far it has proven quite durable... half the time she loses it in the couch and it gets sat on. It is very easy to use and a cute size." — Abby BAmazonAn iPhone charging dockClean up your mom's nightstand and ensure she's always powered up with this chic, minimal charging dock. It has a spot for her phone, Apple Watch and AirPods to nix that pile of wires she hates looking at. Promising review: "I bought the product for my mom for mother’s day and she absolutely loves it! She had SO many cords all around her bedside table and now she get to eliminate three at one time! She loves that all of her products are charged and ready for the next day, the charge lasts all day, and it’s super easy to use!" — TiannaAmazonA single-serve NutriBulletFor smoothies, milkshakes or a frosty margarita, this 24-ounce NutriBullet is the way to go. No more lugging out a giant blender just to make a drink for one. Save your mom the trouble and help her eat some extra veggies with this easy-to-use, push-down blender. It even comes with a drinking top, so you can save a clean glass and drink right out of the cup.AmazonAn Amazon Echo with AlexaHelp your mom set timers and reminders, check the weather and catch up on today's news with this helpful Amazon Echo Dot. It works as a speaker for music or podcasts and also has Amazon's Alexa that's ready literally at your beck and call.AmazonA motion detection cameraPet moms are moms, too. Help her check on her furry friends when she's at work or out of town with this budget-friendly motion-detection camera. It connects with Alexa or a home Echo and has full 360-degree rotation to ensure she never misses a beat.AmazonA self-cleaning ice machineTwo words: ice machine. If your mama loves a cold drink or likes to chew on crunchy ice, this little bullet ice machine will be her new best friend. Its 2-liter tank makes two different sizes of bullet ice (one small and one big) and the removable basket makes transporting your ice extra easy. Promising review: "This little ice machine is not short on capacity, it has a good sized basket to hold made ice and has two size options. If you don't use ice very fast just know it isn't a freezer temp in the front compartment and the ice will melt. It cant be a freezer due to having the water in that compartment as well. Purchased for my ice addicted mother, she loves it and is perfect for her ice habit." — LeAnnAmazonA handy 4-in-1 milk frother and warmerListen, those fun mini handheld frothers have their place, but if your mom is serious about her lattes and cappuccinos, you're going to want to spring for a standing frother. This baby makes three types of foam in no time, ensuring the perfect cafe experience at home. It can also warm milk for hot drinks.aA rechargeable 7-inch lighterIf your mom loves candles, you may be grabbing some of her favorite scents this Mother's Day. Yet, this aromatic gift is not complete without this ingenious 7-inch rechargeable lighter. It lets you reach into well-burned candles without hurting yourself or getting ash on your hands and can easily recharge, so you never need to worry about finding a gas station lighter. AmazonOr a set of under-$50 noise-cancelling earbuds in a fun colorIf AirPods aren't in the Mother's Day budget this year, no sweat: HuffPost shopping writer Erica Kam reviewed the Tozo NC9 noise-cancelling earbuds and said, "For day-to-day wear and travel, I can’t recommend the NC9s enough. The price is shockingly good for what you get, and I have a feeling that these could last me longer than my AirPods." Available in seven fun colors, these buds offer active noise cancelling as well as a transparency mode for when Mom wants to hear her surroundings. They also have a ridiculously long battery life.Promising review: "My whole family ended up with these. Bought my husband a set and he raved about them so much I ended up buying my daughter a set and then they bought me a set for Mother's Day. We love them. Super long battery life, the noise cancelling is awesome, we even wear them while mowing and it cancels out the lawnmower noise. The controls on them are just by touch so ease of use is awesome. We have shared our experience with friends and family and they have ordered and love them to. Great price too. Tip : buy the different colors for each family member so you know who's is who's, we did this and everyone knows whose is theirs. Great buy ! Oh, and we have had for years and they are still going strong." — Dan FitzsimonsAmazonA Frameo digital photo frameBring Mom's piles of picture books into this century with this fun, touch-screen digital photo frame. It works with the Frameo app, so you can add new pictures from afar, and write sweet captions for her with your favorite moments.Promising review: "My mother in law loves pictures so this was a perfect gift for her. What I love about this is I can send photos to it no matter where we are so she can see photos of grandchildren participating in activities and every day life. I do have to adjust some of the photos as I upload them. She really loved that we can also upload old family pictures from years ago that I scanned from a different app." — Nikki ThompsonAmazonA red light therapy lamp for pain reliefWhat's better than a single trip to the spa? An at-home red light therapy lamp your mom can use every day. We've previously covered this option that reviewers adore for pain relief. It comes with a stand but you can also wall-mount it for maximum space-saving, and there are versions with one or two lamp heads. It's also lightweight enough to be moved around with one hand.AmazonA helpful phone holder with a Bluetooth speakerWhether your mom loves to FaceTime your kids or follow along with recipes on YouTube, this handy stand will prop up her phone and amplify the sound. Give the gift of hands-free fun and boosted volume and enjoy video chatting from afar. Promising review: "I originally purchased this for my mother who likes to watch the news, movies and whatever else while she sits at the kitchen table drinking her morning coffee. She has used this every single day since the day I purchased it back on November 27th, 2023! It wasn't until today that it finally has issues with the battery and connecting which is completely understandable given it's life span. I will be buying 2 more this Black Friday without a doubt to replace the one she has and provide her a backup. This thing is sturdy as all get to, stays in place regardless of vibration, is loud as you could possible want it, easy to use and connect and conveniently folds up into a compact form. It holds phones and tablets with ease and allows you to adjust the angle. It comes in an assortment of colors as well. I can't say enough how excellent of a device this is and well worth the investment!" — Richard RagnarsonClose Trending In ShoppingMore In Shopping