A study out of the University of Virginia shows that alarm clocks that jolt people awake raises blood pressure ...

You can set an alarm on your Android device through the built-in Clock app. There, you can also customize the alarm in several ways.

You can use your Mac's built-in calendar to set an alarm or a reminder for an event. Here's how to set an alarm on a Mac using the Calendar app.

As convenient as it might be to use your phone as an alarm clock, standalone alarm clocks come with all kinds of features that can make waking up — or even going to sleep — a little less painful. Some ...

For anyone who doesn't like waking up to a jarringly loud alarm, this hidden iPhone alarm feature promises a more gentle way to start your day.

When it comes to the iPhone's built-in apps, some have come and gone throughout the years. For example, Apple removed the initial Newsstand app and swapped it with Apple News in 2015. However, some ...

A new iOS app called Awake, designed specifically for heavy sleepers who must complete missions to turn off their alarms, launched Monday. The app is only available to users with the iOS 26 update, ...

Forget about waking up to a simple beep or a predictable ringtone on your phone. This fall, it’s all about rising with flair and starting your day on a dramatic note. All you need to get started? Some ...

Life without an alarm clock might seem indulgent, but I would like to challenge that notion. I have rarely used an alarm clock in the last eight years, and I'd argue that it takes time and energy, and ...

Millions of people wake up to their iPhone’s alarm every day, and have learned to live with the built-in 9-minute snooze duration. But as of iOS 26, you can now finally choose exactly how long you ...

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