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- Mother's Day is just around the corner, and we've found the most incredible tech gifts for your loved one this year.
- The tech gifts we chose include a smart mug, anti-loss tracking device and more.
- These gifts cost less than R5 000 each and are guaranteed to make a mom's life much easier.
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Mother's Day is just around the corner, and tech-savvy moms have an array of cool gadgets and tech solutions suitable for their daily needs.
These tech items we've rounded up are guaranteed to not only tickle mom's fancy, but to make life much easier for her.
Here's a list of the 10 best tech gifts we think will put a smile on your loved one's face this year:
Anti-loss tracking device
Moms who always forget where they place important everyday objects no longer have to worry, because this anti-loss smart tracking device is a game-changer.
The device easily attaches to bags, keys, kids' school bags, the family pet, and you can use it to track your smartphone.
Inverter
As loadshedding intensifies, frustrated South Africans increasingly move to alternative power sources.
This inverter could be one of the best and most thoughtful gifts this Mother's Day.
The 200W portable power station powers multiple devices simultaneously. It includes two USB ports, one quick charger port, a built-in LED flashlight with three modes, and more.
It retails for R3 999 at Incredible.
Digital make-up brush cleaner
Electric make up brush cleaner (Makro).
If she loves make-up, chances are her make-up brushes need this electric make-up brush cleaner.
The battery-powered device cleans make-up brushes, sponges, and other make-up tools such as beauty blenders. It costs R299 at Makro.
Hydroponic smart garden
Hydroponic Herb Garden (Makro)
This smart garden is the perfect tool for moms who want to develop their own mini garden but don't have enough space.
The MicroGarden Hydroponic Smart Garden 3 grows herbs and microgreens, and provides the right amount of light, water, and nutrients.
It includes three pre-seeded basil plant pods and three sachets of nutrient-rich fertiliser, and retails for R1 699 at Yuppiechef.
Smart mug
Smart mug with coaster (Takealot)
This smart electric mug and coaster warmer set is the perfect gift for coffee and tea lovers who always want their beverage hot.
Just plug it into a power supply and place the mug on the heating panel. It retails for R257 on Takealot.
Electric wine opener
Electric wine opener (Takealot)
This easy-to-use 3-in-1 set includes a rechargeable electric wine opener, foil cutter, and an effortless beer bottle opener. You can get this innovative gift for just R499 on Takealot.
This handheld garment steamer is the perfect gift for straightening those curtains, and fresh outfits any time of the day.
This Steamer is designed to be light, compact and foldable for easy use, and it retails for R899 on Yuppiechef.
Digital glass kettle
Sunbeam digital glass kettle (Takealot)
This 1.7-litre Sunbeam Ultimum digital glass kettle comes with a hidden heating element and steam control that allows it to switch the kettle off after boiling.
It keeps the water warm for up to two hours and heats from 75 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius.
For just R899 on Takealot, it's the perfect gift during load shedding.
Kindle
Moms who enjoy the conventional style of reading can never go wrong with Kindle.
The thin and light e-reader provides a screen that looks like real paper. It retails for R2 999 on Takealot.
Smart robot vacuum cleaner
With this smart Bennett Read Alphabot, cleaning will be a lot simpler and quieter.
The chargeable cleaner comes with a dust container, docking station and more. It retails for R2 509 on Takealot.
