A smart alarm clock is essentially a smart speaker — like an Amazon Echo or a Sonos One — but one that’s specially designed with extra privacy features so that it can live in your bedroom. It ...

Smart alarm clocks combine innovative features with personalized wake-up routines, helping you start your day more refreshed and on time. Anastasiya Vragova/ Pexels Waking up in the morning for work ...

If you’re like me, you’re probably still using an alarm clock to get up, even with your smartphone charging by your bedside. While the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 isn’t as iconic as the vintage Sony Dream ...

One of the more interesting little innovations at CES 2019 wasn’t some over-the-top creation that most people will never get to see let alone use. Instead, it was a compact little smart clock that ...

The Lenovo Smart Clock is now shipping out to customers. Developed alongside Google, it's a bedside alarm clock that responds to voice commands through Google Assistant. It has a simple touchscreen so ...

It doesn't have quite as many features as the Echo Spot, nor can it do all the things a typical Google device can. But at $80 it's cheaper, and its simple, singular focus on being an alarm clock is a ...

is an editor overseeing The Verge’s product reviews and service journalism programs. Dan has covered the technology world for over a decade at The Verge. Of all the various available smart displays ...

With the Essential, the pretense of a smart display is gone altogether; the LCD screen has been replaced with a basic LED display. It’s really more of a Google-powered speaker with a clock. As a ...

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There are plenty of sweet alarm clocks available to add a bit of flair to your nightstand, but what about adding some smarts too? That’s where Lenovo’s Smart Clock 2 comes in. This adorable yet ...

The touchscreen is much more limited than other smart displays -- you can't watch videos, access a smart home control panel, look at pictures or use the touchscreen for anything beyond a few ...