Innovation

A smart clock saved my mental health at night. Can its successor?

"Doomscrolling" is killing us! This clock can help.

by Nick Lucchesi
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Bedroom alarm clocks are so everyday, so mundane, they don't often get reviewed by Big Deal Tech Bros, who are more concerned about a new band for the Apple Watch Series 6 than a humble device that can actually improve your mental health.

Smart alarm clocks are not cool and you should not mention yours in public. But I have to make this one exception. I have no choice but to stan for the smart clock.

It made me feel better.

First things first:

This is the original Lenovo Smart Clock, manufactured in April 2019. It has a touch screen. It debuted at $80.

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