Mother's Day is May 10th. If you missed the shipping window, digital gifts are your only viable path. The Verge staff compiled a category-sorted list covering streaming, gaming, reading, fitness, and music subscriptions, all deliverable instantly.

The specifics matter here. Disney Plus gift cards run $25 to $500 and cover bundles starting at $12.99 a month including Hulu. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, three months, costs $68.99 and works for both console and PC. PlayStation Plus starts at $9.99 a month, Nintendo Switch Online at $19.99 a year. Criterion Channel grants access to over a thousand films including a built-in film school segment. Crunchyroll cards double as store credit for figures and merchandise. These are not generic placeholders. Each pick has a clear use case tied to a specific interest.

The full list goes deeper than streaming and gaming. There are picks for readers, runners, and music listeners, with retailer links and price breakdowns for each. If you need to know exactly where to buy and what you get, the original article does the comparison work for you.

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