The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide for moms
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A collection of cool, quirky, and creative gifts to show your appreciation for that special maternal figure in your life.
by Ryan WaniataNov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Given everything moms do for us, it feels good to give back during the holidays. But where to start? How do you come up with a physical representation of how you feel about such a key and influential figure in your life? The possibilities seem as endless as they are daunting, but fear not, we’ve done the hard work for you.
To help you make the mother figure in your life feel truly appreciated, we’ve created a sprawling list of intriguing, lovingly curated gift ideas. From a ring watch and luxe portable gaming deck to a better robovac and an AI-powered bird feeder that brings nature to her doorstep, our list has something to fit all of your mom’s many facets, at a wide range of price points. So take one more thing off your checklist and get her something she’ll truly adore this year.
How much do you want to spend? Under $20 $21 to $50 $51 to $150 $151 to $400 $401+
Soundcore makes some of the best wireless earbuds you’ve never heard of — and the Liberty 5 Pro may be its best pair yet. The sleek buds deliver powerful noise cancellation, good sound, and surprisingly fabulous call quality for way less than Apple’s latest AirPods Pro.
Aura’s aptly titled feeder places its camera beside the feeder instead of inside it, giving you a wider view of nature’s modern dinos. With 2.5K resolution, built-in solar panels, and AI bird identification (all without a pricey subscription), it’s the modern way to bird.
For on-the-go creators, it’s all about capturing the moment in the highest video quality possible. Insta360’s Luna Pro steadycam offers plenty of features to get the job done right, including 4K vertical video, swift file transfers, four hours of battery life, and a detachable touchscreen that doubles as a remote.
If you’re contemplating a pricey pair of sleep buds for your loved one, we urge you to halt and consider a softer (and cheaper) alternative. Piercing pillows, designed with pockets for freshly pierced ears, also work great for regular earbuds. Blissbury’s comfy and adjustable Ear Pillow is our favorite. Problem — and sleep issues — solved.
If a Kindle won’t quite fit into your favorite traveler’s tight pack job, consider the Xteink X4 Pro. The tiny e-reader is easy to pop into your bag or pocket thanks to its 4.3-inch display, and the latest model offers a backlit touchscreen for a more intuitive way to explore the literary world.
CDs are back, and it’s not just about the fantastic sound quality. Like vinyl, part of the appeal is the tactile nature of an album on disc. km5’s Cp1 accentuates the vibe with a minimalist form factor that lets you place the jacket art above the disc, plus modern extras like a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth.
Hoto’s soldering iron is super cool — and by that we mean hot, as it’s able to reach nearly 400 degrees Fahrenheit in about three seconds. The cordless, adjustable iron makes the perfect gift for your favorite DIYer, especially since it features customizable presets for virtually any job.
The BYOK (Bring Your Own Keyboard) is a distraction-free way for creatives to get their thoughts down without the allure of silly YouTube videos or notifications about their dog’s flea meds. No frills, just a low-resolution LCD screen that works with most keyboards and provides plenty of power for the long haul.
The future is now, so of course we’ve got screens in sunglasses. The Viture Pro 2 are a slick pair of augmented-reality shades with speakers, micro-OLED screens, and a bonus feature: diopter-adjusting dials, which can sharpen the focus of whatever they’re mirroring from a phone or other device over a USB-C tether. Fancy!
We love JisuLife’s basic but effective cooling fan, which offers simple operation, five speeds, and an LCD battery display. Sure, you could spend a hundred bucks or more on a personal cooler, but the rechargeable 10 S is a stellar —
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