Best gadgets for mom
He’s back! David Novak, The Gadget Guy, shows us some of the best gadget ideas for mom this Mother’s Day!The Buddy Pouch
$29.99; www.therunningbuddy.com
The lightweight Buddy Pouch with revolutionary magnetic technology is a beltless, chafe and bounce-free pouch with a water-resistant inner pocket. It conveniently holds all your essentials while on the go: phone, park tickets, passport, keys, cash, ID, credit cards, gels, inhalers, etc. Made with Dri-Fit and water-resistant fabrics, the Buddy Pouch keeps all your essentials sweat-free and dry. Features a side-zipper headphone port. Available in four colors.Stainless Steel Ravioli Rolling Pin from Repast Supply Co.
$109; www.repastsupplyco.com
Now Mom can make delicious, handmade ravioli with ease in the comfort of her own home. The 8-inch Stainless Steel Ravioli Rolling Pin from Repast Supply Company can be used with ricotta and meat fillings. The rolling pin creates perfect, plump ravioli with no mess and no fuss – and the ravioli stays sealed while cooking. As elegant as it is effective, this Ravioli Rolling Pin is a must-have tool in any kitchen. Rolling pin can be frozen for working with pastry dough. It is made in the United States using 100% food-grade stainless steel. Dishwasher safe.Phonesoap Polish
$14.95; www.phonesoap.com
Our smartphones are filthy. A phone has 18x more bacteria than a public restroom. PhoneSoap Polish is a premium, all-natural, antibacterial touch screen polish specially formulated to kill bacteria and help prevent fingerprints and smudges on smartphone and tablet touch screens. All the smudgy oils from your fingers and face get trapped in the microscopic pores of your smartphone screen. PhoneSoap Polish fills in those pores creating a silky smooth surface that wipes clean faster and easier. The layer acts as a temporary shield against bacteria, smudges and scratches. PhoneSoap Polish is a special blend of naturally-occurring antibacterial waxes. It’s 100% non-toxic and chemical free.iRobot Braava Jet 240
$199; www.irobot.com
Designed to clean hard floors, the iRobot Braava Jet Mopping Robot tackles dirt and stains in hard-to-reach places, like under kitchen cabinets and around toilets. Designed to wet mop, damp sweep or dry sweep hard floors. Just attach a Braava Jet Cleaning Pad and the robot automatically selects wet mopping, damp sweeping or dry sweeping.Motorola Droid Turbo 2
$624; www.verizonwireless.com
Has world’s first shatterproof display, guaranteed not to crack or shatter. Gets up to 48 hours of battery use from a single charge and quickly replenish with Turbo charging. Capture the perfect photo with the 21-megapixel rapid-focus camera. All powered by fast 4G LTE. Only from Verizon. The DROID TURBO 2 comes in 32GB. Available in Black Soft-Grip, Black-Pebble Leather, Gray Ballistic Nylon, or Winter White Soft-Grip.LG G5 Smartphone$624; www.verizonwireless.com
Has innovative audio, visual, and functional modules that let you express your individuality and creativity. Capture moments in epic, more-than-the-eye-can-see 135 degrees. The “always-on” 5.3-inch display lets you see the time, date and important notifications without waking the phone. Has 32GB onboard and comes in Titan or Silver.Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone$672; www.verizonwireless.com
Has a bigger, more stunning screen. Why not have a phone that’s water resistant, too? Galaxy S7 withstands splashes, spills and even dunks. Capture the moment like a professional with dual-pixel technology, offering faster autofocus* and low-light sensor. Combine that with a longer-lasting battery and expandable memory, and you have a device that’s more than a smartphone. The Galaxy S7 comes in 32GB. Available in Black Onyx or Gold Platinum.Samsung Gear S2 Smartwatch$299; www.verizonwireless.com
Has an elegant circular face and comfortable stainless steel body. The intuitive bezel lets you navigate effortlessly to get to what you need. Access important notifications at a glance, even when you don’t have your phone. The Gear S2 is available in Dark Grey or Silver.
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