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Mother’s Day is steadily approaching, which means there’s little time to go out and purchase a meaningful present for the woman that brought you into this world. Only thing is she’s grown tired of cookware, flowers, and the utterly predictable gift card. What’s a good son to do in this situation? Seeing how today’s older crowd is adapting to modern technology at a much faster pace than before, we recommend looking into the latest tech trend: wearables. As the market for these devices continues to expand, so has its audience, making for a universal product category that all ages can get into.
Now the idea isn’t to slap a pair of Google Glass on your mother’s head, making her a target of ridicule at every corner. It’s to get her a gift she can use on the regular that can encourage her to embrace new things in life. Isn't that what we all want? From fashion to fitness, here are 10 Wearable Tech Items Even Your Mom Will Love.
Samsung Gear Fit
Price: $199.99
As dad breaks the bank to snag a Galaxy S5 for mom, feel free to chip in and drop some coin on the smartphone’s must-own accessory. Aside from being a fitness tracker, the Gear Fit provides immediate access to instant notifications (email, SMS, incoming calls), while simplifying mobile interaction by allowing users to manage basic functions such as alarms and rejecting calls on the beautifully curved display. Changeable bands bring elegance to the wrist-worn device as well.
GOW Smart Sports Bra
Price: $78
The hi-tech garment can be used for both daily and physical activities, doubling as a biometric data monitor that measures cardiac performance. A wireless heart rate monitor also attaches to the front of the shirt. Its seamless fabric enables moist release and reduces chafing.
Narrative Camera
Price: $279
Whether it’s your junior league baseball game or wedding day, parents always find any reason to snap photos of their kids. Rather than lug around a digital camera or pull out an iPhone, mothers can clip the portable shooter onto any piece of clothing and take pictures every 30 seconds through the 5MP lens, ensuring they'll never miss precious (and embarrassing) moments.
The Box by Ezio
Price: $129.95
Maybe mom dukes favors necklaces over bracelets. In this case, bless her with this gorgeously designed pendant, which sports crystals and rose gold coating. Then see what the response is after telling her it supports call, message, and phone loss alerts.
Everpurse
Price: $300
An in-vogue purse capable of charging a smartphone—wire-free—sounds like a woman’s dream fashion statement. The Everpurse fulfills both by storing beauty products and charging your iPhone to provide nearly double the battery life. At only six ounces, we’re talking lightweight convenience in chic form.
Jawbone Up24
Price: $149.99
If embracing a healthier and more physical lifestyle is on ma’s agenda, then consider slapping the best fitness tracker onto her wrist. A lightweight form factor combined with dynamic app support makes for great workouts accompanied by detailed metrics. Even its secondary UP Coffee app adds to the experience by recording caffeine habits and providing alternatives to lighten the load.
Sensoria Fitness Socks Bundle
Price: $199
Fact: Women are almost four times more affected by Rheumatoid arthritis than men. For those unfamiliar with the condition, it’s a degenerative joint disease often felt in smaller joints such as the toes. These smart socks feature textile sensors at the bottom that work with a Bluetooth anklet to deliver real-time feedback such as steps taken, speed, and weight distribution. Mom will have the luxury of observing all foot activity through the accompanying mobile app to help improve her foot techniques.
Plantronics Voyager Edge
Price: $129.99
Bluetooth headsets might seem so 2008, but the wearable movement has resurrected the category. Plantronics introduces the stylishly intuitive Voyager Edge—a new wireless earpiece that bonds form, function, and fashion. It squeezes top-tier noise cancellation and great call quality into an elegant design perfectly suited for any woman’s ear. Cool features like dual-capacitive sensors and a portable battery case should have mom feeling connected with the times.
Misfit Shine
Price: $99.99
Is mom a huge swimmer? Then it’s worth sinking deep into the pockets to purchase this waterproof tracker. Wearable on the neck, wrist, or any form of attire, the digital monitor doesn’t only make for good fashion, it oversees activity levels across different areas: including cycling, sleeping, swimming, and walking.
Whistle Dog Activity Tracker
Price: $129
Parents spoil their pets with just as much love as their toddlers. So in an effort to keep tabs on the family dog’s day-to-day behavior and health status, attach this to Rover’s collar, then school mom on how to set daily activity goals and create healthy habits on her smartphone. Showing the puppy some love might earn you some thing special come birthday time.