Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. I wake ...

Waking up to a brand-new day and greeting the sunrise with a warm smile is exactly what the doctor ordered. But if you're the kind of person who needs a special trick to never miss your morning alarm ...

New research suggests melodic alarms could improve alertness, with harsh alarm tones linked to increased levels of morning grogginess. Beep beep beep or Beach Boys? The sounds you wake up to could be ...

In iOS 17, Apple is overhauling its entire offering of ringtones and text tones, debuting more than 20 new sounds that can be used for phone calls, texts, alarms, and more. Almost all of the Ringtones ...