Best tech gifts for moms this Mother's Day

Let's be honest: most of us moms don't really need another scented candle or mug that says "World's Best Mom"—cute, but we’ve been there.

- By MILLIE MANAHAN

What we truly want are things that make our lives easier, help us stay connected, or give us even just five uninterrupted minutes of peace.

So if you're thinking of what to give the mom in your life (or you are the mom and want to drop a hint -- no shame), here are a few tech gift ideas that I swear by, or that I know will make a fellow mom say, "This is actually useful."

Here are 6 tech gifts that say: I see you, Mom. And I got you.

1. A reliable powerbank