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 ...

Using a melodic song you enjoy as an alarm sound can potentially reduce feelings of grogginess upon waking. However, waking suddenly from sleep may have negative effects. Many people use an alarm ...

There are pleasant and less pleasant ways to wake up in the morning, and the iPhone’s default alarms are quite annoying. Therefore, changing the alarm tone on the iPhone can help you wake up in a more ...

Waking up isn't always easy. An alarm clock certainly gets the job done, but not always in the most useful or pleasant way. Luckily, there's a variety of free online alarm clocks available for almost ...

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 ...

To say “I’m not a morning person” would be an understatement. Not only is it hard for me to be useful in the first hour (or so) of being awake, but it’s hard for me to wake up. I mean, really hard.

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 ...

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, ...

When daylight saving time ends on Sunday, and mornings are gradually growing darker. Whether you’re after a gentle sunrise glow or a good old-fashioned buzzer that could wake the neighbors, we’ve ...