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Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders
WIRED has published its updated 2026 gift guide for mothers, curated by its reviewers ahead of Mother's Day, birthdays and other gift-giving occasions. The guide recommends a mix of wellness, lifestyle and tech products that WIRED staff say they have personally tested and, in many cases, given to their own mothers.
Featured picks include the Mission Outdoor Cassi Beach Tote (£69/$69), praised for its durability and waterproof base; the HigherDose Red Light Therapy Face Mask (£349/$349) and matching Red Light Hat (£449/$449), said to brighten skin and improve scalp health; the Solbari Resort Wide Brim Sun Hat (£79/$79) for sun protection; and the Skylight Calendar 2 (£320/$320), a digital wall display that syncs with Google Calendar. The guide was updated in July 2026 to add the beach bag, sun hat and linen-blend bedsheets.
In short
- WIRED's 2026 gift guide recommends tested products for mothers
- Includes a beach tote, LED skincare mask and digital calendar
- Updated July 2026 with new summer-focused additions
Explained simply
WIRED is a technology and culture publication known for its product reviews and recommendations. It publishes gift guides to help readers choose presents for various occasions and recipients, based on items the magazine's reviewers have personally tested.
This guide focuses specifically on gift ideas for mothers, aligned with occasions like Mother's Day, birthdays and other gift-giving moments. WIRED's staff select items based on their own experience using the products and, in many cases, giving them to their own mothers.
The guide recommendations span technology, wellness and lifestyle products, catering to mothers across different age groups. By covering such a range, the guide helps readers find suitable gifts matched to their mothers' particular interests and needs.