Philips SmartSleep Wakeup Light
There’s nothing worse than being jolted out of a deep sleep by the intrusive sound of a classic alarm. If you prefer to wake up peacefully, the SmartSleep Wakeup Light by Philips does the trick. It lights up slowly, simulating sunrise and stimulating the body to wake naturally without noise. It is especially helpful during the time of year when natural daylight hours are short and the desire to hibernate under the covers is high. Afraid that light alone won’t wake you up? Rest assured; it also has built-in audible alarms that you can set simultaneously for backup.
Ever remember something and want to make a note, or have a brilliant idea at the most inopportune time? If the answer is yes, then Braintoss will be a life-saver! With the touch of a button, this clever app allows you to record a voice memo that gets transcribed and sent to your email of choice. Never again “lose” those important thoughts to the chaos of the day.
Whether you’re counting down the days to your next vacation or pacing your work toward a personal goal, the Countdown app keeps your timeline front and center. It also comes with built-in countdowns for holidays, or you can add your own, such as a birthday or anniversary, to be sure not to miss an important date. The app will even send you notifications one day or one week before an event.
This wearable device gathers a myriad of useful information, continually collecting data on over 20 biometrics that directly impact your wellbeing, day and night. Track your sleep, heartrate, daily steps, stress level and more. A simple morning sync with the mobile app shows you not only how long you’ve slept, but also how often you woke and the quality of your breathing. The longer you use Oura, the better the data gets.
With unlimited “notebooks,” a variety of pen and highlighter options (and colors), and the ability to import pdfs and make notes right on them, this app is versatile and highly useful. Need to sign a document electronically? Import it into Goodnotes, sign it with your Apple pencil, and then export it as a pdf. Want an easy way to take notes on those CE proceedings? Import them here. Interested in capturing your thoughts and pictures from a special event or vacation all in one place? Create a dedicated notebook to collect it all. You can even have it printed when you’re finished.