The Verge’s 2026 holiday gift guide for moms

<figure> <img alt="Gift guide products in front of a graphic background." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/268757_2026_gift_guides_UNDER_25_CVirginia_MOMS.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph">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.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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 href="https://www.casio.com/us/watches/gshock/product.DWN-5600-1/">a ring watch</a> and <a href="https://www.bestbuy.com/product/rog-xbox-ally-x20-7-4-fhd-1080p-120hz-oled-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-ai-z2-extreme-processor-24gb-ram-1tb-ssd/JJGHGST42W">luxe portable gaming deck</a> to <a href="https://maticrobots.com/product?model=matic-serene&amp;package=one-matic-one-dock">a better robovac</a> and an <a href="https://ourcoolfly.com/products/aura-smart-bird-feeder-built-in-ai">AI-powered bird feeder</a> that brings nature to her doorstep, our list has something to fit all of you …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1021621/best-gifts-for-mom-2026">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>