You wake up in the middle of the night. Is it time to get up? Well, you can look at the nightstand clock. Unless your partner is in the way. Whoops. Even then, without your glasses, the time is just a ...

Jamie Kripke designed an analog clock that he said won’t “scare you awake.” Instead, it plays one of seven melodies specifically composed to arouse you gently. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We depend on our alarms in the morning to get us up in time to go to work or school, and lately, smartphones have become the go-to choice for ...

As a Gen Z, I've grown up in the era of smartphone alarm clocks being the default. But I noticed both my mornings and evenings devolving into doomscrolling. A $16 analog has helped change my habits, ...

People are looking for ways to spend more time offline in 2026 — from setting scrolling limits to making "analog bags" Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

Screen-free spaces that promote mindful relaxation and face-to-face connection have become increasingly popular over the last year Natalia Senanayake is an Editorial Assistant, Lifestyle at PEOPLE.

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TikTok has dubbed 2026 the year of the 'analog lifestyle' as people seek to reduce screen time. Many are swapping digital devices for analog products like film cameras, physical journals and record ...

According to a recent CNN article, searches for “analog hobbies” on the arts and crafts store Michael’s website have increased by 136% in the past six months, according to the company. Searches for ...

Time got away from them! New York City teachers have found that scores of teenagers can’t read traditional clocks after a cellphone ban in schools statewide — because students figured the skill would ...