> In contrast, the only thing I can think that would take out both a cell phone and a clock radio would be an EMP, or an explosion in the same room. Perhaps mo

> In contrast, the only thing I can think that would take out both a cell phone and a clock radio would be an EMP, or an explosion in the same room. Perhaps more likely: the phone is close to discharged and a blackout happens. Both devices run out of power before morning. Of course your point still stands.