The $100 clock has motion sensors and wakes you up with Nintendo themes and sound effects. Here's how it works, and our initial thoughts on what the heck it all means. I started with CNET reviewing ...

iOS: Ideally, you wouldn't need to hit snooze and you'd jump right out of bed as soon as your alarm went off, but for those of us who need those extra five minutes, Wave Alarm is an alarm clock for ...

Many of us use our phones as alarm clocks, waking up to the incessant ringing of a select few ringtones. For that reason, buying a standalone alarm clock may seem a bit outdated. Despite what some may ...

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. Look, I’m a sucker for instant gratification. It’s ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more No one likes getting up in the morning — unless you're an early bird — but a good alarm clock makes waking ...

That’s one way to guarantee a rude awakening. Simone Giertz, a video blogger and inventor, built an alarm clock that slaps her in the face to start her day. Using a clock, a motor and a Halloween prop ...

Waking up to a loud alarm on your smartphone is not a fun way to get up in the morning. Plus, there’s growing evidence that having a smartphone in the bedroom may be wreaking havoc on our sleep. This ...