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Enlightening Smartphone Alerts

The Wake-To-Light Alarm Clock Rouses You in a Reasonable Manner

— July 13, 2012 — Tech
The Wake-To-Light is one of many recent alarm clock designs that emphasizes the contemporary inclination to integrate smartphones with bedside electronics. It's an intelligent move since many people trust their mobiles as reliable morning wake-up calls.

Like a number of others, this one functions as an iPhone docking station as well as a digital clock. Its appearance is quite unique, however, taking the hefty shape of a hollow square with a place for the device to be connected within center.

The black border around the shadow box houses four 2-watt speakers that can blare music with an intense clarity -- should you prefer it that way. But the real specialty of the Wake-To-Light iPhone Alarm Clock is its use of your chosen music and an integrated lamp to gradually escalate and gently pull you from sleep.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone-integrated Alarm Clocks - The trend of integrating smartphones with bedside electronics has created opportunities for designing new and innovative alarm clocks.
2. Gradual Wake-up Technology - The trend of using gradual wake-up technology combined with music and light to gently pull people out of sleep is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the alarm clock industry.
3. Connected Product Design - The trend of designing connected products, like an iPhone docking station combined with a digital clock, is creating opportunities for unique product designs.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can benefit from developing innovative smartphone-integrated alarm clocks with gradual wake-up technology.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore designing unique alarm clocks that incorporate smartphone integration with stylish lamp features.
3. Music Streaming Services - Music streaming services can partner with alarm clock manufacturers to offer custom playlists and unique listening experiences through smartphone-integrated alarm clocks.
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