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USA TODAY

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, with plenty of opportunities to celebrate and spoil your mother. If she is tech-savvy – either looking to start their journey to world domination with a high-functioning smartwatch or to escape reality with a pair of noise-cancelling headphones – we have it covered.
We’ve rounded up some of the best tech gifts, including highly rated smartwatches, home goods, gaming gear and much more.
For the mother who needs a smartwatch: Apple Watch Series 7 300
Smartwatches are great multitools, bringing together social media, calendar, messaging and more. The Apple Watch Series 7 is one of our favourite smartwatches, with a large, always-on display, health and fitness features, and quick-charging capabilities. It’s a great gift, especially for the mother who’s constantly on the move, with a lot of plates to juggle.
Apple Watch Series 7 US$329

For the busy mother: iRobot Roomba J7+ Wi-fi
Having products that optimise your time at home is essential, especially when home life and work life become intertwined. Enter, your new favourite home office member (and pet): the iRobot Roomba J7+.
We recently tested the J7+ and we were impressed with its excellent navigation and cleaning performance. It also snagged the top spot in our round-up of the best Roombas.
iRobot Roomba J7+ Wi-fi Connected Vacuum US$799

For the mother who listens to Spotify on the go: Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earbuds
Sennheiser is home to great audio equipment for solid prices, and if your mother is a fan of music or podcasts when they’re on the go, give them the gift of great sound with the CX Plus True Wireless earbuds.
We tested the CX Plus earbuds and enjoyed their features, including long battery life and smart pause functionality. The best part is their sound quality, which is among the best you can find at the price.
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earbuds US$179.95

For the working mother: Logitech G513 mechanical keyboard
If the mother you’re shopping for is constantly typing away, a shiny new keyboard would make a great gift. Mechanical keyboards are great for writing and gaming, and of the mechanical keyboards we tested, the Logitech G513 Carbon Keyboard is one of our all-time favourites, thanks to its durable design and customisable lighting; it also has pleasantly clicky keys.
Logitech G513 keyboard US$118.27

For the avid reading mother: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition
Books are truly a gift that keeps on giving. The Kindle Paperwhite is our favourite e-reader, thanks to its vast storage and admirable display. It’s also sturdy enough for reading on the go, perfect if the mother in your life is taking a holiday soon, or needs something they can use in every aspect of their life.
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition US$139.99

For the mother who loves ambience: Phillips Smart Bulb
Smart lights are among the easiest ways to achieve the correct ambience you want in the home, with just a small adjustment from your phone. The Phillips Smart Hue lights work with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, making it a perfect addition to your smart home set-up. They also come with their own app.
Phillips Smart Hue LED Smart Bulb system US$148.99

For the mother who needs a personal assistant: Echo Dot
If she likes to keep all the smart devices neatly connected, an Echo dot is a great way to round up your smart tech. The 4th-generation Echo Dot has solid sound, it can be bought with a clock feature, and the price is very good.
If you already rely on Alexa, it’s a nice upgrade from earlier generations of the Echo (and a great cooking timer), allowing you to easily control your Alexa smart home with your voice.
Amazon Echo Dot US$49.99


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Mother’s Day gadgets: from an Apple Watch to a Kindle or Sennheiser wireless earbuds, seven gift ideas for tech-focused mums

Apple Watch Series 7, one of seven top tech picks for Mother’s Day. 

iRobot Roomba J7+ Wi-fi robot vacuum cleaner.

Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless earbuds.

Logitech G513 mechanical keyboard.

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition.

Phillips Smart Bulb.

Echo Dot personal assistant.

The best Hong Kong Mother’s Day treats for 2022 – from extravagant dinners at Fumi and Lung King Heen, to the Mandarin Oriental’s beauty staycation and Aqua Luna’s Dim Sum Cruise

Don’t pink or you’ll miss it – a Mother’s Day gift set that’s great for sharing. Photo: Four Seasons Hong Kong

Aqua Luna’s Mother’s Day Dim Sum Cruise comes with champagne – and views of Hong Kong’s harbour. Photos: Aqua Luna

Doesn’t your mum deserve a break? The Mandarin Oriental’s spa package could be just the thing this May 8. Photo: Mandarin Oriental

The Ritz-Carlton shows how to spoil mum with its extravagant gift sets. Photo: Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong

Everything is pink and lovely at the Four Seasons Hong Kong this Mother’s Day. Photo: Four Seasons

The talented pastry chefs at Tate Dining Room are offering a limited edition Mother’s Day celebration cake. Photo: Tate Dining Room

1908BC has created two menus for Mother’s Day, allowing you to choose between old and new Hong Kong dishes. Photo: 1908BC

Amazon’s Alexa to be even more useful in future – and you can thank the pandemic and work from home for that

Amazon’s Alexa will be even more useful than it is now, such as by turning on the lights automatically. The digital assistant has already had to learn how to answer more questions from students doing homework. Photo: Shutterstock

Dave Limp says a key target for Amazon is to free up people’s time by having Alexa take on more “mundane tasks”. Photo: DPA

The fourth generation of the Amazon Echo speaker (2020). Photo: Amazon

A second generation Echo that controls the blinds as well as televisions and lighting at a home in Texas. Photo: AP

Work-from-home tech you need in 2022 to brighten up your day and improve the office experience

Working from home can be made all the better if you have the right gadgets. Photo: Getty Images

The LaMetric Time can notify you of your upcoming meetings.

The CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 dock.

The Lumina is an AI-powered 4K webcam.

The Blue Yeti X is a state-of-the art USB microphone.

The Sound Blaster Katana V2 is a compact gaming sound bar.

The Razer Key Light Chroma has a brightness of up to 2,800 lumens.

Nanoleaf Shapes can be controlled via Wi-fi for customisable multicoloured illumination. 

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Gadgets


Instead of flowers and chocolates, why not give your tech-savvy mother something she wants this year?
From a robot vacuum cleaner to an Amazon Kindle or an ambient lighting system, here are seven suggestions



A Kindle Paperwhite or a new Apple Watch could be the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your tech-savvy parent, or maybe she’d like a robot vacuum cleaner or ambient lighting system.


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Technology

Mother’s Day gadgets: from an Apple Watch to a Kindle or Sennheiser wireless earbuds, seven gift ideas for tech-focused mums

Instead of flowers and chocolates, why not give your tech-savvy mother something she wants this year? From a robot vacuum cleaner to an Amazon Kindle or an ambient lighting system, here are seven suggestions

Instead of flowers and chocolates, why not give your tech-savvy mother something she wants this year?

From a robot vacuum cleaner to an Amazon Kindle or an ambient lighting system, here are seven suggestions