Utter the words ‘alarm clock’ to anyone born in this century, and they may look at you in undisguised bewilderment. For the young, such things may as well be ancient relics unearthed by Indiana Jones.

For those on the go, travel alarm clocks make great gifts. Some are sleek and simple, while others have a host of special functions such as calendars, thermometers and time in cities around the world.

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You can choose to have the clock’s light gradually rise, similar to an actual sunrise. For example, make it start rising an ...

If you like to keep things simple, the best minimalist alarm clocks are streamlined and fuss-free in both function and design. The most minimal of alarm clocks have just the essential features ...

It looks like those still clinging onto their travel alarm clocks from the eighties may finally have cause to upgrade, as Mustek has now seen fit to update the tried and true design with a built-in ...

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Because it’s the time of year when we could all use a little extra help waking up. Many alarm clocks have loud alarms or clanging bells, but some newer models start the day with soothing music. (The ...