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25 Geeky Gifts for Mother's Day

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May 12, 2012
Talk Nerdy to Me
Are you in a panic, trying to find a last-minute gift for Mom? If your mom loves technology, you'll find something cool in our top story this week--and many of the gifts can be picked up at an old-fashioned bricks-and-mortar store (if not shipped overnight). Take the retro Swansea Beach Radio, for example. This fun device lets Mom take her iPod or iPhone tunes to the beach or pool (or tub?) without worrying about sand or water. Also fun: floppy-disk sticky notes and stylish tablet cases.
--Kim Saccio-Kent, Newsletter Editor

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25 Geeky Gifts for Mother's Day
Cool, fun and practical, these Mother's Day gifts have a tech edge.

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