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 For that reason, buying a standalone alarm clock may seem a bit outdated.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

We tested dawn-simulating alarms, and these three are worthy of a spot on your nightstand Written By Written by Staff senior editor, Buy Side Nick Guy is a staff senior editor for Buy Side. He's been ...

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.

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 ...

For those of us not blessed with the early-bird gene, getting up in the a.m. may feel like an arduous task. And quite frankly, that dusty box you’ve had since college isn’t really helping matters: ...

As more people wake up to the fact that smartphones and sleep don't go well together, the best alarm clocks are popping up on more nightstands. Mornings are brutal enough without your phone shrieking ...

If you're a very heavy sleeper, you already know a regular alarm clock usually doesn't get the job done, and phone alerts or easygoing sunrise alarms don't rouse those who are deep in an REM cycle, ...