The iPhone’s StandBy feature is great and all. But anyone who has fumbled around in the dark to turn off their iPhone alarm knows the importance of a good, solid alarm clock. In terms of design and ...

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 For that reason, buying a standalone alarm clock may seem a bit outdated.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

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 ...

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In the fall, when mornings are slow to brighten and the clocks shift back, there’s a pull to linger a little longer under the covers. But the outside world rarely adjusts in kind – school bells still ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Using an alarm clock forms an important part of the daily ...

In an era when you might get chastised if your mobile phone is more than two years old, it’s easy to forget that hardware was not always meant to be a temporary commodity. We acknowledge a few ...