Great tech gifts to give Mom on Mother's Day

Moms sacrifice a ton, and Mother's Day is just one of the many times of year to let her know how much that means to you. And since Mother's Day is almost here, it's time to get cracking on your gifting plan. To help you, here are some recommendations for the some of the best techie gifts to help Mom out all year-round, not just on her special day. 

WHAT Nixplay smart digital photo frame

THE COST $169.99

AVAILABLE FROM nixplay.com

if you've ever heard Mom complain about all those photos sitting in her phone collecting proverbial dust, now is the time to do something about it, and a digital photo frame is the thing to do. The Nixplay smart digital picture frame stores thousands of images and will help you display either one or a running slideshow of Mom's life and her favorite people and moments so you can actually enjoy them for once. The frame is available in various sizes — up to 15 inches — and a motion sensor will turn the frame on and off automatically.

WHAT Apple AirTags, 4-pack

THE COST $99

AVAILABLE FROM apple.com

Apple AirTags aren't new, but they still make excellent gifts for mothers who might misplace the occasional item. An AirTag is about the size of a quarter and also water- and dust-resistant. The battery can be replaced easily and will last more than a year. Since it's for Mom, why not splurge and get her a set of four so she can throw one in her beach tote, purse, wallet and luggage. You can even have them engraved with her initials for free if you order them through Apple.

WHAT Renpho foot massager

THE COST $89.99 and up

AVAILABLE FROM renpho.com

Mom is walking here, she's walking there and sometimes back here again because she forgot her dang keys. By the end of the day, she could use a good foot massage — or seven — and this compact electric shiatsu massager with heat will do exactly that whenever she wants. As a bonus, cloth footbed cover is removable and washable.