Lumina Hybrid Alarm Clock

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The original text presents a unique alarm clock concept that utilizes smartphone technology. This innovative design addresses the challenges of using phones as alarms, such as turning off the alarm via touch screen and difficulty in selecting songs due to awkwardness. The Lumina Hybrid Alarm Clock features a dock with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to place their phone on charge while it is connected to the clock. This enables users to select new songs easily and keep their phones connected for a short while after waking up. During the night, the phone charges, and when the alarm goes off, a large button on top of the dock can be used to turn it off. The dock also has volume control and a "next song" selection feature at the back. Additionally, an audio input/output is included, along with a pillow speaker attachment for those who don't want to disturb others while sleeping. After explaining this design in detail, the author expresses their desire to build one themselves and invites readers to enjoy the idea.