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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 ...

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 For that reason, buying a standalone alarm clock may seem a bit outdated.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 ...

Perhaps your cell phone does a fine job waking you up in the morning, but an alarm clock is a superior device. By now, it’s common knowledge that using your phone at bedtime—or even sleeping near it, ...

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 ...

Wave Alarm has one feature that sets it apart from the myriad of other alarm clocks in the App Store. It lets you turn off your alarm by waving your hand at your phone. This may seem like a gimmick, ...

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 ...