The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide for moms

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. [Product: Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro | [Product: Aura Smart Bird Feeder | [Product: Insta360 Luna Pro | [Product: Blissbury Ear Pillow | [Product: Xteink X4 Pro e-reader | [Product: km5 Instant Disc Audio Cp1 | [Product: Hoto Snapbloq I-A06 Cordless Soldering Iron Set | [Product: BYOK | [Product: Viture Pro 2 AR glasses | [Product: JisuLife Handheld Fan 10 S | [Product: MacBook Neo | [Product: Matic robot vacuum | [Product: Hulken Signature Rolling Tote Bag | [Product: OhSnap MCON controller | [Product: Govee Outdoor Lamp Post Lights | [Product: KPop Demon Hunters (4K Blu-ray) | [Product: HoverAir X1 drone | [Product: Anker Universal Charger (100W) | [Product: Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo | [Product: Ikea Varmblixt lamp | [Product: Casetify Miffy iPhone case | [Product: Loop Experience 2 earplugs | [Product: CeraVe Eye Repair Cream | [Product: Dock & Bay Picnic Blanket | [Product: Ember Mug 3 (14-ounce) | [Product: Balloon Buddy electric air inflator | [Product: Asus Xbox Ally X20 | [Product: Brother P-Touch Cube label maker | [Product: Wobkey Crush 80 Reboot Pro mechanical keyboard | [Product: Casio G-Shock Nano DWN5600-1 ring watch | [Product: Google Fitbit Air | [Product: Bandai Hobby 1/1 Cup Noodle kit | [Product: Laifen Mini High-Speed Hair Dryer | [Product: SwitchBot Bot button pusher | [Product: Fi Ultra dog tracker