Today: You can do better than your phone’s alarm. Plus …
This (on-sale!) alarm clock gently coaxes you from sleep |
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| Hannah Schwob for NYT Wirecutter |
Sure, you could use the alarms on your phone, but a designated clock can wake you up and remove the temptation to start (or end) your day with a doomscroll.
Of all the alarm clocks we tested, this one was among the best at gently tugging us from sleep. It includes more than two dozen ambient sounds and a base that emits a soft, warm glow to gently nudge you awake. And the all-black design looks sleek on a nightstand.
More alarm clocks we love — including one that looks like “a sculptural sunrise”→
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Today’s best deal: “This mattress made my sleep dreams come true” |
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| Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter |
Editorial director Lauren Sullivan prefers a soft bed, while her husband would rather sleep on something firm. This Goldilocks innerspring somehow satisfies them both. It has just the right amount of buoyancy and a cushy top that’s perfect for nestling into. Says Lauren: “It’s one of the only big-ticket purchases I recommend without hesitation.”
It’s more than $300 off today→
A few more fantastic deals |
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| Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter |
Plus: every other Labor Day deal we’re eyeing today→
Gift of the week: A colorful back-to-school treat |
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| Sakura |
These vibrant Japanese pastel crayons smudge and blend beautifully, and they’re packed in a cool retro box. They’d be great for any artsy kid heading back to school — or an adult just looking for a new hobby.
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