It might have given you invincibility or unlimited ammo on the countless games that acknowledged it, but sadly the Konami code won't buy you a single second of extra sleep on this custom Xronos alarm clock. But the large scoreboard-like LED display and use of authentic console buttons will have you wondering if you fell asleep at the arcade again. Read More >>
It's early morning. Your phone is screaming at you. Unless you open you eyes and seek out some the right little virtual button, it'll never stop. But the Tangible Alarm could bring back the eyes-closes snooze-button flailing of days gone by. Read More >>
Featured comment by crea2k:
"I use Sleep Cycle too, its spot on, you don't even have to hit the phone, if you just slap the bed hard within a foot or so of the phone it snoozes." More »
This isn't the first R2-D2-themed alarm clock to grace these pages, but serious collectors (and serious sleepers) might want to take note of this iteration. Made from the highly-detailed and accurate moulds used to churn out R2-D2 plastic models, this astromech alarm clock plays a symphony of Star Wars themes and rolls around your room when it's time to get out of bed. Read More >>
It took most of us well past the Game Boy's lifespan to finally get that amazingly addictive Tetris theme out of our heads. But if you miss it, you can re-kindle it—and all the frustrations you had with stacking tetrominoes—with this Tetris digital alarm clock. Read More >>
Featured comment by chaywa:
"That being said, I found playing Tetris DS before assessments at both A Level and Degree level was the perfect way to energise my mind in the mornings..." More »
An annoying electronic beep or the awful pop music played by your local radio station might help you roll out of bed in the morning. But if you really want to spring from your slumber, the roar of a Wookiee alarm clock and the fear of having your arms torn off could be even more effective. Read More >>
Featured comment by jdslater:
"I'll say what most of us are thinking.
They look crap and is there anything that they have not ruined by putting Star Wars on it?" More »
At first glance it looks like some hotel in Belgium has sacrificed floor space for a massive four-sided novelty alarm clock to attract tourists. But in reality, what you're seeing is actually the top of a clock tower with a hotel built around it. Read More >>
Featured comment by Danjc2:
"My money is on The Sun producing a headline within the next fortnight "woman claims to be in love with clock tower, refuses to vacate hotel that gives..." More »
Waking up to a buzzing alarm clock is sometimes the worst thing ever. It's a gorgeous day, the sun is shining, you're happy it's a new day, but the incessant, grating buzz kills your good vibes. But the Uniqlo Wake Up app for iPhone will get you started on the right path. Read More >>
Featured comment by coastwalker:
"I'll look at the weather on the way to the car thank you. I'm spending the rest of the day in a concrete box accumulating money to pay off my mortgage..." More »
Featured comment by crkd:
""which I guess owes it's design to Braun in the first place."
I know that Apple designs are inspired by Braun. However, I don't know of any Braun p..." More »
There are countless alarms that go the extra mile to get you out of bed in the morning. But none go quite as far, or look as slick, as the Ramos which can only be turned off from a remote keypad. Read More >>
Alarm clocks—or alarm phones, if you wish—are a necessity, but that doesn't make me hate them less. During the week, I live and die by a buzzer, but on the weekend, I don't have to listen to no clock. Read More >>