Far from being simply a dramatic device, the countdown clock serves a definite purpose ... As the astronauts lie waiting, the screen cuts to a card — ’10 seconds remaining!’ ...

Good news, everyone! Now you can have an ongoing existential crisis, every second of your ever-dwindling life with this personal life countdown timer. Why would anyone want to be confronted by a ...

Beyond a countdown timer, Forest also tracks your timeline ... Being observed by (or observing) strangers through a screen can feel intimidating, and we’ve all experienced the unpredictability ...