Taking a selfie is the only way to turn off this alarm clock

Dragging your sleepy self out of bed every morning is hard — really, really hard. If you're anything like me, you hit snooze on your phone's alarm a few times, and by the time you're actually physically out of bed, you're still groggy and grumpy.

A new app called Snap Me Up puts a new spin on waking up: It forces you to take a selfie in order to turn off the alarm. (Also, proof you woke up like this.)

The app is actually kind of ingenious. Just think about it: By the time you've positioned yourself for a selfie, you've already opened your eyes — meaning you're at least semi-prepared to tackle the day ahead. Read more...