Neowin News Feed for: Alarm

Apple finds new better way to stop you from ignoring and overlooking iPhone alarms

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:46:01 +0000

Apple has released iOS 26.1 Beta 2 and updated the alarm clock with a small change that makes it harder to stop alarms in the morning. Read more...

Multiple users complain iPhone alarms are not going off

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:28:01 +0000

iPhone alarms aren't going off or playing with no sound when the screen lights up, according to multiple user reports on Reddit. The issue is surfacing after installing iOS 17 update. Read more...

Google admits error in not mentioning microphone in the Nest Secure

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:06:01 +0000

Google has issued an apology over its Nest Secure which comes with a microphone that was previously not mentioned in the tech specs. It was revealed after Google enabled voice controls on the device Read more...

Google announces Spotify integration into its Clock app

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:04:01 +0000

If you hated hearing the generic alarm tone on Google's Clock app, you'll be happy to know that the company is updating the app with Spotify integration, allowing users to select music instead. Read more...

Microsoft's alarm app makes you smile, take photos, or speak tongue twisters to turn it off

Camden Krupala — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 06:08:01 +0000

If you have trouble getting up in the morning, Microsoft's new app Mimicker can help out. It does this with a game called "Mimic" that is designed to help wake users up by completing simple tasks. Read more...

App alarm feature discovered in latest Windows 8.1 build

Brad Sams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:16:04 +0000

A new feature for Windows 8.1 was discovered in the latest build of Windows 8.1 but as of right now, the feature does not work with any apps that came with the build at this time. Read more...

Blue apps transferred to Windows 8 in new workaround

Paul Ferson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:35:45 +0000

A creative user on a forum has worked out how to bring Calculator and Calendar, two apps from the leaked Windows Blue, into Windows 8 Pro using a few software utilities and a bit of imagination. Read more...

iPhone alarm bug still present on January 3rd

Brad Sams — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:24:44 +0000

Apple seems to have a little problem with its iPhone alarm. First it was DST adjustment that sent things aloof and then January 1st rolls around and the alarm bug makes another appearance. Apple claims... Read more...

iPhone bug creates angry bosses across Europe as alarms fail

Tom Warren — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:38:38 +0000

New Zealand was hit by a nasty iPhone Daylight Savings bug in late September after the country turned off DST. The New Zealand case meant iPhone owners were awoken an hour early from their deep sleep.... Read more...

Alarm at Google Yahoo partnering

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:20:18 +0000

Regulators in the US are being urged to investigate any potential online advertising and search partnership between Google and Yahoo. The call by a coalition of 16 American civil rights and rural advocacy bodies comes... Read more...

Weather Alarm Clock 2.2 [Freeware]

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:18:10 +0000

Weather Alarm Clock is now Free! Get things done and don't forget your umbrella using this customizable clock with the exact time, alarms, calendar, current weather conditions, forecasts and different skins. Weather Alarm Clock... Read more...

Weather Alarm Clock 1.7

Wed, 16 May 2007 18:10:40 +0000

Weather Alarm Clock replaces the standard Windows system clock and offers a number of enhancements for people who like neat solutions. Dripping wet? Caught a cold? Afraid that you will? Dress for... Read more...

Sega announces Happy Tree Friends False Alarm for PC & XBLA

Todd Tanner — Thu, 10 May 2007 19:11:44 +0000

Boy, Sega is on a roll today! SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced an exclusive agreement with the award-winning production studio, Mondo Media, to create video game content based on the... Read more...

Valve hack just a false alarm, sort of

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:18:25 +0000

It would appear that a hacker's proclamation (and proof via screenshots) that he had gained access to all of Valve's internal files has been uncovered as false. In reality, he reportedly hacked a third-party site... Read more...

Weather Alarm Clock 1.6

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:51:09 +0000

Weather Alarm Clock 1.5

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 10:53:06 +0000

Get things done and don't forget your umbrella using this customizable clock with the exact time, alarms, calendar, current weather conditions, forecasts and different skins. Weather Alarm Clock is a replacement for the standard... Read more...

Weather Alarm Clock 1.3

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:07:05 +0000

Get things done and don't forget your umbrella using this customizable clock with exact time, alarms, current weather conditions, forecasts and different skins. Weather Alarm Clock is a replacement for the standard Windows system... Read more...

Weather Alarm Clock - customize your Windows clock

Tue, 30 May 2006 16:09:08 +0000

This streamlined, feature-packed clock utility offers lots of useful information at a glance. Though it gives the standard digital display, a handful of skins give this application a bit of flair. Weather Alarm... Read more...

New Zone Alarm to warn of viruses

Mon, 24 May 2004 05:59:48 +0000

Security software maker Zone Labs updated its desktop firewall on Monday, adding new features that aim to put the kibosh on viruses, the company said. The antivirus features will be offered in... Read more...

Windows Flaw Draws Attacks and False Alarm

Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:58:16 +0000

Antivirus company Symantec has backtracked after claiming it captured an example of a new Internet worm that takes advantage of a recently-disclosed hole in Windows machines running Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). On Tuesday, the company... Read more...

Zone Alarm 5 beta screenshots

Fri, 23 Apr 2004 16:19:39 +0000

Zone Labs, maker of the excellent Zone Alarm Firewall have released one last public beta before they release Zone Alarm 5. With version 5, the company will be releasing a second product similar to Norton's... Read more...

New Zone Alarm Beta Launched

Fri, 03 Oct 2003 15:14:12 +0000

Thanks to faucet for posting this one in. "Hello, Beta testers! Welcome to the newest ZoneAlarm Beta! Whats new? * ID Lock... Read more...

Zone Alarm Plus 3.7.037 Open Beta

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 17 Jan 2003 18:52:56 +0000

ZoneAlarm makes it easy. Unlike other personal firewalls, ZoneAlarm protects automatically from the moment it's installed - no programming required. ZoneAlarm barricades your PC with immediate and complete port blocking. And, then runs in Stealth... Read more...

Smart alarm clock lets you lie in

Sat, 21 Sep 2002 05:27:07 +0000

Mommy.. I want this for Christmas! A smart alarm clock that will allow you a lie-in or wake you up early depending on traffic conditions has been invented by researchers at Brunel University in southern... Read more...

Sygate releases new version, Zone Alarm Vulernable

Fri, 03 May 2002 21:46:33 +0000

Thanks to sygate - well - marcus for tipping us of to this lil "gem" - v interesting. Sygate, in response to the backstealth exploit have released a new version of their... Read more...

Zone Alarm v2.6.357 out!

Steven Parker — Fri, 12 Oct 2001 10:46:53 +0000

Thanks Vla. ZoneAlarm is designed to protect your DSL or cable-connected PC from hackers. This program includes four interlocking security services: a firewall, an Application Control, an Internet Lock, and Zones. The firewall controls the... Read more...