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All the buzz about Nintendo’s Alarmo clock
It seems like Nintendo just revealed its mysterious device that recently crossed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — and it’s not the Switch 2. On Wednesday, Nintendo announced, of all things, the “Alarmo” alarm clock. But in classic Nintendo fashion, the clock has some playful tricks. The clock responds to your movements, which you can use to snooze your alarm…
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This ‘Death Clock’ App Made Me Rethink My Life
I’ll download any app I get an ad for—this fact has been established over and over again. Because the algorithm knows me well, that usually means I am served up advertisements for apps and services that revolve around fashion and beauty. Yet I also have a hidden introspective side, though, again, apparently not hidden from the algorithm: Over the weekend,…
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How to add or remove the seconds from the Windows 11 clock
Some people want their Windows 11 clock to show the seconds, not just the hours and minutes, as it does by default. This wasn’t possible in the initial version of Windows 11, but Microsoft added this feature in an update released in July 2023. Then, the company changed how you can add the seconds to the Windows clock, when Windows…
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Doom Has Been Ported to the Nintendo Alarmo Clock
Running the classic Doom is a rite of passage for anything that has circuitry these days. When the Nintendo Alarmo released, some pondered when someone would get Doom running on it, and that has now happened. GaryOderNichts on GitHub got Doom running on the Nintendo Alarmo. In a video, the device is shown to run Doom on its tiny screen,…
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Miniot’s split-flap clock is what nostalgia sounds like
If you’ve ever experienced the sight and sound of a split-flap display then you’ll immediately understand the nostalgic appeal of Miniot’s pixelated wall clock. Klapklok uses mechanical flaps to convey information, just like the departure boards commonly found in transportation terminals before the arrival of LEDs. As its name suggests, Klapklok primarily functions as a low resolution clock, showing the hour and…
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Windows 11 gets updates KB5044388 and KB5044386 with new Clock app and Chinese font (preview)
Microsoft ships build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) in the Dev Channel and build 22635.4300 (KB5044386) in the Beta Channel. These updates expand the option to change the Copilot key action, the new Sandbox app, and security improvements for Windows Search. Microsoft is now rolling out two new previews of Windows 11, including build 26120.1930 (KB5044388) in the Dev Channel and build 22635.4300…
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I used a sunrise alarm clock for a week and it didn’t wake me up once — here’s why I’ll still use it
Much like everyone, when the darker mornings and earlier evenings arrive, I find it more and more difficult to wake up feeling alert and ready to tackle the day. Waking up in the dark isn’t healthy for any of us, but unfortunately, there’s not much we can do to avoid this during winter. This is where sunrise alarm clocks come…
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I’ve been using a sunrise alarm clock for a week and it’s making early wake-ups way easier
Sunrise alarm clocks might be just what the doctor ordered at this time of year, helping you transition from bright summer mornings to dark, drizzly ones. The gradual light is designed to mimic the dawn, making our bodies naturally respond to the simulated daylight to wake up easier. The first port of call for improving your sleep quality would be investing…
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