Jim McCauley

Jim McCauley

A professional writer with over a quarter of a century's experience, Jim has been covering mattress and sleep-related subjects for TechRadar, Tom's Guide and T3 over the past few years, gathering an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the mattress industry along the way. Previously Jim has covered a wide variety of subjects, working widely in the tech and gaming sectors, and more recently covering the design and wellness industries. When they're not hammering at their keyboard, Jim can be found performing on the streets of Bath or in actual theatres; they recently appearedin Beauty and the Beast at Bath's Rondo Theatre and they also serve as a trustee, designer and occasional producer for a local theatre group.

Articles by: Jim McCauley

The Awara Premier Natural Hybrid mattress against a pink background with a graphic overlaid saying "LOWEST PRICE"

A $2,499 organic mattress for $860 in the Amazon Spring Sale has to be a mistake, right?

By Jim McCauley published

You can pick up an Awara Premier Natural Hybrid mattress in a Cal King size for a silly price right now.

The Siena Memory Foam mattress against a pink background with a graphic overlaid saying "LOWEST PRICE"

World Sleep Day mattress deals: get the best cheap mattress at its lowest ever price

By Jim McCauley published

Get the lowest ever prices on Siena and DreamCloud mattresses, plus great deals from Purple and Nectar

A couple in bed with their dogs

Letting your pet sleep in your bed with you might actually improve your sleep

By Jim McCauley published

Dogs on the duvet? Cats on the covers? This sleep expert is all for it, for the most part.

The Nolah Original Hybrid Mattress on a bed with its delivery box and a graphic overlaid saying "EXCLUSIVE DEALS"

Exclusive deal! Grab a Nolah mattress for half price this World Sleep Day

By Jim McCauley published

This side sleeper mattress is a bargain right now, but be quick because our deal expires on Saturday.

A person being woken up in the morning, reaching for the alarm clock

Ditching daylight savings isn't a new idea – here's why it's not happening again anytime soon

By Jim McCauley published

Both the US and the UK have tried dropping the clock change, and neither experiment ended well.

An RV on the road in Utah, with a Helix Midnight mattress overlaid

The best mattress for side sleepers is now available in RV sizes

By Jim McCauley published

Now you can bring the comfort of home on the road with you, thanks to Helix's new RV size options.

Nectar, Saatva and Helix mattresses against an orange background with a graphic overlaid saying "DON'T MISS"

The best Presidents' Day mattress deals that you can still shop today

By Jim McCauley published

We've rounded up the best extended Presidents' Day mattress deals to get you a great discount on a new bed.

Purple mattress vs PurpleFlex

Purple mattress vs PurpleFlex: which should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We investigate whether the budget-friendly PurpleFlex is a better buy than the original Purple mattress.

The Saatva Rx mattress against a red background with a graphic overlaid saying "DON'T MISS"

The best mattress for back pain is at its cheapest for Presidents’ Day, so why suffer?

By Jim McCauley published

With $400 off the Saatva RX, now is the time to invest in a mattress that provides proper spinal support.

A person sitting next to a bed with the Avocado Alpaca Wool mattress topper on it, with a graphic overlaid saying "BIG SAVINGS"

8 of the best Presidents' Day mattress topper deals to transform your bed, on a budget

By Jim McCauley published

These Presidents' Day topper deals will upgrade your bed without the need for a whole new mattress.

Serta iSeries mattress with a graphic overlaid saying "BIG SAVINGS"

Can't get comfy? Get a free adjustable base with these Serta hybrids from Mattress Firm

By Jim McCauley published

Save on Serta's iSeries 2.0 hybrids and get an adjustable base for free at Mattress Firm.

The Nolah Evolution 15" mattress in a bedroom with a graphic overlaid saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Nolah's mattress prices are at their lowest for Presidents' Day – but we can save you an extra $100

By Jim McCauley published

Get the lowest prices on a Nolah mattress for Presidents' Day with our $100 discount code.

DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress against a magenta background with a graphic overlaid saying "LOWEST PRICE"

DreamCloud's 50% off flash sale just got extended, but it won't stick around much longer

By Jim McCauley last updated

All DreamCloud's mattresses are at their cheapest right now; don't miss out.

The Purple mattress on a bed with a graphic overlaid saying "DON'T MISS"

Purple just dropped a ridiculous $400 discount on its Original mattress – this deal won't stick around

By Jim McCauley published

A rare $400 discount just appeared on the Purple Original, so now's the time to buy.

A person lying on a bed with the Tempur-Pedic BodyPillow

4 reasons why a body pillow should be your next sleep purchase

By Jim McCauley published

Could a body pillow be what's missing from your sleep setup? Here's how to decide if it's right for you.

A baby sitting on the Birch Natural Mattress without fiberglass

Which mattress brands don't use fiberglass in their beds?

By Jim McCauley published

Learn where to find fiberglass-free mattresses, and how to spot if a mattress might contain fiberglass.

A person lying on a bed with the Helix Plush Topper, with a badge saying "BIG SAVINGS"

Finally fix that uncomfortable bed with one of these excellent mattress topper deals

By Jim McCauley published

Can't sleep but can't stretch to a new mattress? These topper deals will give your bed a new lease of life at a good price.

A table set for Christmas dinner

3 festive foods that'll help you sleep this Christmas (and 4 that'll keep you awake)

By Jim McCauley published

Make the most of festive indulgence without spoiling your sleep so that you can enjoy a restful Christmas.

A Simba bed bundle and a Christmas tree against a dark snowy background with a badge saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Simba's so hyped for Boxing Day it's launched an early mattress sale and brought back this year's lowest prices

By Jim McCauley published

Boxing Day's not here yet, but with 45% off Simba's hybrid mattresses I'm not complaining.

Bear Cub Kids Mattress against a blue and pink background with a badge saying "Christmas deals"

Make every night a silent night with these 6 festive deals on kids' mattresses

By Jim McCauley published

Treat your kids to better sleep with these mattress deals, including organic, flippable and waterproof designs.

A Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom, seen from above, with a badge saying "DON'T MISS"

Saatva's doing a reverse-Santa and hiking prices for Christmas… but we can still get you $400 off

By Jim McCauley published

A Saatva price increase is coming on Friday, so grab a big discount on its old prices while you still can.

The Casper Nova Hybrid mattress with a badge saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Love a plush bed? This Casper mattress just dropped to a better-than-Black Friday price

By Jim McCauley published

The Casper Nova Hybrid mattress has 30% off in a limited-time deal, so get on it fast if you want a super-soft bed.

A person reclining on the Beautyrest Black K-Class Plush Pillow Top mattress

The best luxury mattress 2024

By Jo Plumridge, Ruth Hamilton last updated

We look at the best luxury mattresses on the market, helping you to find the perfect fit for your sleeping style.

The DreamCloud, Saatva Classic, Nectar and Purple Plus mattresses against a magenta background with a badge saying "DON'T MISS"

Last chance! 4 Black Friday mattress deals still available (if you’re quick)

By Jim McCauley published

Most of the Black Friday mattress deals have gone, but there's still time to grab these discounts.

A Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom with a badge saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Which Saatva deal gets you the cheapest mattress? I’ve crunched the numbers and this is when to buy for the best savings

By Jim McCauley published

Get the lowest price on any Saatva mattress by knowing when to shop; here's what you need to know.

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