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I Played Against This Chess Robot and It’s Harder to Put Down Than I Expected

Hands-on review of the SenseRobot Chess Mini, an AI-powered chess robot with a physical arm that actually moves the pieces to ...

I use Sonos Voice Control every day in my home - here are my 5 favorite commands

While I'm cooking, I use all of the basic commands: play, pause, skip, start over, and play something else. However, my ...

Alarm clocks that are still worth checking out in the age of smartphones

While smartphones have taken on the roles of many standalone devices, people are finding a newfound appreciation for doing ...

Google Clock's alarm failed me so I found 5 better apps to wake me up

Google Clock is the standard Android alarm clock app on many phones, but these alternatives offer far more features for those who need them.
The Conversation

Using atomic nuclei could allow scientists to read time more precisely than ever – what this research could mean for future clocks

Most clocks, from wristwatches to the systems that run GPS and the internet, work by tracking regular, repeating motions. To build a clock, you need something that ticks in a perfectly repeatable way.
Yahoo! Sports

Chess grandmaster takes selfie with opponent... then reports her for using phone

As she sat down for a match with the world’s No1 chess player Magnus Carlsen, Alua Nurman could not resist asking for a selfie. To the 18-year-old grand master’s delight, Carlsen agreed and leaned ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

David Shapiro: A wake-up call is of no use if we never heed the alarm

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The decades-long worldwide effort to reduce greenhouse ...
New York Magazine

I’ve Tested Over a Dozen Alarm Clocks, and the Hatch Is My Favorite

Welcome to Sleep Better Week on the Strategist, where we’re helping you find everything you need to get your best rest — from testing the most comfortable mattresses to asking nosy questions about ...
The Verge

This sleek alarm clock uses lights and sounds to help you sleep, focus, and wake up

Balmuda’s The Clock pairs custom sounds with a sleek minimalist design to make waking up more pleasant. Balmuda’s The Clock pairs custom sounds with a sleek minimalist design to make waking up more ...
Mashable

I've sucked at sleeping for a decade. The Hatch Restore 3 makes bedtime feel less chaotic, but it's not a cure-all.

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Sleep and wakeup routines ...
ZDNet

How I converted my Android phone into the perfect bedside clock - and why it makes sense

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Wall Street Journal

The Alarm Clocks That Shock You, Make You Do Math and Take Your Money

Michelle Rodriguez starts every morning with a shock of about 300 volts to her right wrist. The 35-year-old in Germantown, Md., wanted a more aggressive alarm clock after sleeping through an important ...