Getting out of bed—switching from the coziness of sleep to the jarring reality of the day—can be a challenge for anyone. But, as the saying goes, there's an app for that. Or, in this case, several ...

However, there are situations where you might find the native alarm apps lacking or prefer exploring third-party alternatives. For example, if you frequently struggle with deep sleep or find it ...

Did someone ever try to wake you up by singing or opening the blinds or doing something equally annoying? My Mom was partial to singing a song about birds and the sun, and I hated it as a teenager.