Nintendo’s Alarmo will play music from Super Mario and Legend of Zelda, then bombard you with coin sounds until you struggle out of bed. Reading time 3 minutes Instead of its much-anticipated Switch 2 ...

The first thing I heard when I woke up was a strange voice saying, “Open your eyes.” The next was a familiar voice saying, “Oh, no no no no.” The first voice was that of Princess Zelda emanating from ...

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You are at home, browsing the web, or watching a movie on Netflix and the only element disrupting your peace and comfort is a very important appointment, due in 4 hours. Knowing how easily you can ...

If you’re tired of being jolted out of bed by your current alarm, a dawnlike wake-up light just might brighten your morning in more ways than one. Here’s Consumer Reports' take on six popular models.

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Many people need to set an alarm to wake up on time in the morning. But using your phone for this purpose can lead to late nights and early mornings doomscrolling, which can disrupt your sleep. An ...

Maintaining a healthy sleep cycle is one of the most effective ways to lock in your hard-earned fitness—recovery is just as important as a good workout, after all—but how might you manage that when ...