Apple introduced the Alarm slider with iOS 26.1, but you can get rid of it in four easy steps. Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, ...

A resurfacing iPhone bug is leaving alarms technically "on" but functionally silent, catching users off guard at the worst possible time. Here's how you can (usually) avoid the same fate. Imagine if ...

A collective fear amongst many is a smartphone alarm failing to go off after setting it the night before. Well, apparently, Apple is adding to that anxiety as many users are claiming their iPhone ...

Whether you’re a TikTok user or someone who invests in their sleep routine, you’ve likely heard of the Hatch Restore. The high-tech sunrise alarm revolutionized the idea of a traditional alarm clock ...

In iOS 26.2, there's a new option to set an alarm to go off when creating a reminder in the Reminders app. When adding a reminder, selecting a time and then toggling on the "Urgent" option will cause ...

There are a lot of objects in your home you may not even think about until one of two things happens: Either it malfunctions, or you need it. Smoke alarms fall into this category. While most of us don ...

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 ...

In the iOS 26 beta, Apple has redesigned the alarm screen in the Clock app, giving it a cleaner look with a larger time display and significantly bigger buttons. When the alarm goes off, you'll now ...

Over the last few weekends, as I’ve been watching my granddaughter, I’ve been indoctrinated into the Octonauts. They’re a team of creature marine biologists and aquatic explorers who teach us quite a ...

The Octonauts identify a mysterious creature that turns out to be a spider crab in need.

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