# Whimsical Wobbling Alarm Clocks The 'wobL' Cradle Can Wake You Up Pleasantly By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbling-alarm-clocks References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/428724973/wobl-iphone-stand-and-alarm-clock-app?ref=category) & [thirdprime](http://www.thirdprime.com/) The wobL is a new simple stand and app-enabled wobbling alarm clock. This enhancement allows these features to work together turning your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand) into a wobble-to-snooze alarm clock. You can activate your alarm snooze with a simple tap and without the clumsy need of turning your alarm off with the snooze button. It fits all iPhone and [iPod Touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppsspp-ios) models with or without a case for optimal convenience. It’s also able to flex and fit a variety of phone sizes other than iPhone as well. It has a rubberized design that securely holds all [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south) and iPod Touch products to make sure it’s in place. The wobL iOS7-compatible app is now available and can be used to help make mornings more enjoyable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wobbling Alarm Clocks:** The trend of alarm clocks that move and wobble to wake people up pleasantly allows for innovation in the alarm clock design space. - **App-enabled Devices:** The trend of devices that work with accompanying apps opens up opportunities for companies in both hardware and software to work together and create new products. - **Simplifying Snoozing:** The trend of simplifying the snooze process for alarms presents innovative opportunities for enhancing the user experience and making mornings more enjoyable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies have the opportunity to innovate in the alarm clock market by incorporating new technologies and designs. - **App Development:** The industry of app development can create innovative apps to work in tandem with new hardware products like wobbling alarm clocks. - **Sleep and Wellness:** The sleep and wellness industry can benefit from innovation in the alarm clock space by developing new products that promote healthy sleep habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture Based Structured Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-smart-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Gentle Wake-Up Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md)