The CARROT Alarm Clock App Provides an Aggressive Wake-Up Call
Laura McQuarrie — January 9, 2014 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & gizmodo
The CARROT alarm clock app is an effective, albeit harsh way to wake up in the morning. If you have trouble prying your eyes open and leaving the warmth of your bed, the CARROT alarm clock app is like a personal drill sergeant that will assure you are up and ready to face the day.
The app begins with aggressive tunes like “Smile or Else” and “Won’t You Be My Minion.” CARROT makes bribes like offers of ice cream for breakfast and threatens to kill kittens if a user hits the snooze button again. The alarm clock app also gets users to perform tasks in order to get them to wake up. These in-app tasks earn points and with enough of them, users can even put them towards a feature to have CARROT read them a bedtime story.
The app follows the same premise of the CARROT To-Do List app, which becomes more and more aggressive over time if its requests are not followed.
The app begins with aggressive tunes like “Smile or Else” and “Won’t You Be My Minion.” CARROT makes bribes like offers of ice cream for breakfast and threatens to kill kittens if a user hits the snooze button again. The alarm clock app also gets users to perform tasks in order to get them to wake up. These in-app tasks earn points and with enough of them, users can even put them towards a feature to have CARROT read them a bedtime story.
The app follows the same premise of the CARROT To-Do List app, which becomes more and more aggressive over time if its requests are not followed.
Trend Themes
1. Aggressive Alarm Clock Apps - Developing more alarm clock apps with aggressive features that will help users wake up and start their day on time.
2. Gamification of Waking Up - Incorporating game elements into alarm clock apps that will encourage users to wake up and perform tasks in exchange for rewards and incentives.
3. Personalized Wake-up Calls - Creating alarm clock apps that personalize wake-up calls based on individual preferences, such as favorite music, news updates, or inspirational quotes.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App - Developing innovative alarm clock apps that incorporate features like gamification and personalized wake-up calls can offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile app industry.
2. Health and Wellness - Incorporating fitness-related tasks into alarm clock apps can create new opportunities for the health and wellness industry to promote healthy habits and positive lifestyle changes.
3. Internet of Things (iot) - Integrating smart devices like light bulbs, thermostats, and coffee machines with alarm clock apps can create opportunities for the IoT industry to enhance the overall wake up experience for users.
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