Spring Forward With These Alarm Apps


Updated 03/11/11 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone Alarm Bug For Daylight Savings

Last fall, iPhone owners were hit by a daylight savings alarm bug, which allowed them to sleep in, even if they didn't want to. A work-around was put into place (by setting a new alarm each day — no reoccurring ones), but users were still skeptical about the effectiveness. Be warned — daylight savings time is here again (we're all "springing forward" this weekend), and if you're not willing Read more

Have You Ever Used a White Noise or Sleep Aid App?


Updated 01/26/11 9:03 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

White Noise and Sleep Aid Apps

Perfect timing: a New York Times reporter has found a new use for her iPhone that I hadn't thought of: a white noise machine/sleep aid. While I use mine regularly as an alarm clock, I never thought of it as something that could help me sleep. But after a few recent nights of trouble sleeping and after reading about her success, I'm ready to give one a try. The author tried two different apps: Read more

iPhone Alarms Still Buggy? Here Are 5 Apps to Curb Oversleeping


Updated 01/03/11 9:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone Alarm Bug, and Apps to Curb Oversleeping

My iPhone alarm went off without a hitch this morning (is that a good thing?), but plenty of you lamented about your buggy alarm when we asked you if your iPhone woke you up on Twitter. Apple said the alarm issue would be resolved by Jan. 3, but until there's an actual fix in place, you can always work around it (by setting a new alarm each day — no reoccurring ones), buy a cute nightstand Read more

iPhone Owners: Beware of Daylight Savings Alarm Bug


Updated 03/15/11 8:57 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

iPhone Daylight Savings Alarm Bug

Daylight savings in the US isn't for another week, but an iPhone bug has already affected users in Australia and Europe . . . and may start affecting users here next week. Apparently, even though the phone's main clock does automatically reset to account for the daylight savings time change, the device's alarm does not adjust correctly. So instead of ringing at the proper time, users' phone Read more

Sleep Soundly With SweetDreams For Android


Updated 03/18/10 12:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

SweetDreams For Android Silences Your Phone While You Sleep

Most nights, I remember to turn my phone's ringer to silent before I go to bed, but there are nights that I forget and am inevitably jarred awake. Lucky for Android users, there's an app that will prevent that from happening, ensuring a restful night's sleep. SweetDreams allows you to apply certain settings on your phone to overnight hours — turn your ringer to silent, disable power-sucking Read more

He's a Droid; I'm an iPhone: Change the Alarm or It's Over


Updated 11/19/10 4:21 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 7 comments

The Rooster Alarm on the Droid Makes Me Crazy

If you have a Droid, you might be familiar with the rooster alarm tone. And if you're not familiar with it, imagine the most annoying high-pitched rooster sound imaginable playing loudly over and over and over. It's just the latest chapter in the saga of his Droid vs. my iPhone, but this particular battle literally jolts me out of bed in the morning. At first look, the Droid has some great alarm Read more

Best Online Alarm and Reminder Services


Updated 03/24/08 12:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Best Online Alarm and Reminder Services

You really don't have a valid excuse for missing appointments or meetings if you sit in front of a computer all day or have a cell phone. There are just too many websites, alert programs and cell phone functions specifically examined to keep you on track and organized. If you've already taken steps to get organized online it's time you organize your schedule. The geeky way, of course! Read more

Geek Tip: Wake Up With the Web


Updated 01/08/08 8:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Geek Tip: Wake Up With the Web

While some people still rely on their giant digital alarm clocks for all their dreaded snooze interruptions, the serious geeks out there have turned to the internet for their wake-up calls. If you're looking to test out the web's wakey wakey services, I suggest iPing, which is a reminder hub that keeps track of your schedule and allows you to set notifications and calls to help you get out of Read more

Birth Control Pill Cases Complete With Alarm


Updated 11/26/07 12:24 PM · Posted by · 34 comments

Birth Control Pill Cases Complete With Alarm

If you are on the birth control pill, chances are you absolutely love that they are so effective at preventing pregnancy and regulating your period, but you hate having to remember to take it everyday. Missing even one pill can really screw up your cycle and cause unplanned pregnancies, so it's important not to forget to pop your pill at the same time every day. I just came across a clever Read more

Geek Tip: Use Wakerupper as a Fool-Proof Alarm


Updated 10/04/07 7:01 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 13 comments

Geek Tip: Use Wakerupper as a Fool-Proof Alarm

I am totally one of those people that sets two or three alarms in case one doesn't go off. I don't exactly trust my laptop as a reliable alarm source for fear it will go to sleep or shut off. And with traditional alarm clocks, you can never be sure if you set the right time or if you got the AM/PM mixed up. With Wakerupper, you'll never have to worry about sleeping in again. Featured on Read more