We're the type that sets their alarm a full hour prior to the time we actually need to wake up. We'd love to keep our alarm clock on the other side of the room, forcing us to partake in the land of the living sooner, but without our glasses on, we just can't see a clock on the far side of Endor (aka on our dresser). Sony has a stylish option that looks like it's a perfect solution, plus is looks great while doing so! More

We use our iPhone as our alarm every single morning &mdash well, except for weekend when we can actually sleep in! It's such a great feature of the phone and we're happy that there's a company that is expanding on the basic function. More

Getting up on time is always a bit of a pain after a time shift (how's that "spring forward" going so far?). But a light therapy system like Verilux's Natural Sleep System might help, using blue and/or white LED lighting to help you wake or sleep with therapeutic programmed sounds in an improved MP3-FM radio design. More

We don't know how much of this is snake oil, but an iPhone app claims it can tell when you're in your lightest sleep phase and slowly rouse you from your zzzzs rather than jolting you awake with a loud buzzer. More

Ok, not really, but if that tubby Italian and his lanky brother lived in the real world, we think their home would look a little like this. The Mario-themed décor includes shelves, an end table shaped like a warp pipe, and a clock, all built by a couple of apartment dwellers. More

If you take off your glasses or look from afar, all you'll see when you look at the Segmentus clock is a display that shows the time, kind of like those old clocks that were so popular some time ago. Now, when you look closer, you'll see a whole bunch of clock hands working together to effectively simulate a digital display! More

Apaprently, Etsy seller pixelthis is quite a hit on Unplggd. They've been featured more than once for their green-chic wall clocks made from recycled tech. And in the least surprising news ever, they've got two more awesomely cool clocks. One made for a MacBook lover and the other is perfect for an Apple-head cyclist! More

We all feel a little better when we know we're using items that were made from sustainable products. It also helps when those sustainably made products are this good looking. More

Even though you might think that Maarten Baas' clock is analog, you'd be completely wrong. This so-called clock has got no clock innards: it uses a LCD display to show the time, albeit in a most peculiar fashion. More

Are you tired of the sound of your morning alarm? Are you looking for a kinder, gentler tone to ease you from sleep? If so, then the Zen digital alarm clock might be the perfect choice for you.
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