For this Weeks Segment of Talking Tech on News13, Andy Taylor reminds us that It probably doesn’t need to be said but just in case for Mothers Day Tech Gift Ideas, The Tech Behind Robotic Floor Vacuums, Tech Toasters or a New Outdoor Cam is cool, not always the great idea for Mom. Activision Blizzard had a story last year about the growing numbers of Mom’s that are Gamers! While we may not recommend an RTX4090 or new Console, We looked a little differently this year at some great accessories.

First Up, If Mom has a Tablet and doesn’t like using the On Screen Keyboard, a Nice alternative is available in the Universal Folio from Logitech. The Universal Folio can work with both iPads and Androids like the Samsung Tab. Using Bluetooth technology, The Universal Folio connects from the Keyboard to the Tablet and allows you to use the keyboard on the Folio which also doubles as a Stand for the Tablet. Extremely long battery life with Two Lithium Coin type batteries and nice for using just about anywhere, the List price for the Universal Folio is about $60.00

We also have the Canon IVY 2 mobile printer. Print Small Size photos from your Smartphone and even edit this and artistically add clip art, frames etc. The App has many features and when you are ready, print to the small mobile printer, it will deliver a 2x3inch print using ZINK technology. Zink Means Zero Ink. The Glossy Photo paper is sticky backed if you want to stick them on something. It comes with 10 print pages and 100 more could be purchased for about 50 bucks. It’s a lot of fun to be creative with the prints and hand them out to friends. The Printer itself sells for about 80 bucks, this was a big hit at the station as we took photos and were able to hand them out.

Brand New, Just officially launched – The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra, a Android Based Smartphone which supports up to 5G comes in four colors Skyline Blue and Eternal Black Misty Grey and Desert Sand – Desert sand only available in the Asus Store The Screen size is 6.78-inch with a 120 Hz AMOLED display and With 12 GB RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and includes many features to allow your Smartphone to be Smarter with AI Technology. Under the hood is a 5500 mAh battery with about 26% more battery life over the previous Zenphone. For those looking at it as a camera extension – A 32 MP front camera and The rear camera 50 MP camera, telephoto and wide angle and is supported by advanced features like the 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 3.0, Super HyperSteady video stabilization, and OZO Audio-powered 3D surround-sound recording.

The Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra supports 15W wireless QI charging, it doesn’t have an included charger in the package however you could charge it with a 65W Charger. Pricing for the Zenphone 11 Ultra starts at about $899 More Info take a look at the Asus Website https://www.asus.com/us/mobile-handhelds/phones/zenfone/