Articles by 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

A woman with brown curly hair lies on the Siena Memory Foam Mattress

The best cheap mattress 2025: comfort and support at a low price

By Ruth Jones last updated 3 April 24

We put the best cheap mattresses through their paces to find the ones that punch above their affordable price tag.

The best pillows: a person lying on a bed, hugging a Casper Down Pillow

The best pillows 2025: 14 top options, tested by sleep experts

By Jo Plumridge last updated 3 April 24

From comfortable budget options to plush and supportive luxury models, find your perfect pillow here.

Best mattress in a box - The Cocoon by Sealy Chill

The best mattress in a box in 2025

By Grace Franks last updated 3 April 24

Find the best beds in a box: convenient and cozy mattresses delivered to your door.

best hybrid mattress: Woman sitting on saatva mattress and stretching

The best hybrid mattress 2025: beds with extra bounce

By Jim McCauley last updated 3 April 24

Browse the top hybrid mattresses around, with springs and foams to keep you supported and comfortable all night long.

Best king size mattress in 2025: big beds for all budgets

By Tom May last updated 3 April 24

Enjoy quality sleep and a feeling of luxurious comfort with one of the best king size mattresses available today.

A pair of hands fitting the Utopia Bedding Bamboo Mattress Protector onto a bed

The best mattress protectors 2025: give your bed that essential final touch

By Becks Shepherd last updated 2 April 24

Find the best mattress protectors to keep your bed safe from spills, stains, germs and allergens.

The Casper One Foam mattress in a bedroom with a graphic overlaid saying "LOWEST PRICE"

The best Casper mattress deals and sales for September: 20% off the new range

By Jim McCauley last updated 2 April 24

Here are the latest Casper mattress deals and discounts, plus info on what makes these products so good.

The best mattress 2025: sleep well with our expertly-curated guide

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 28 March 24

Our best mattress guide will help you find the perfect sleep setup at the best price.

best mattress toppers: Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Mattress Topper

The best mattress toppers 2025: affordable ways to upgrade your bed

By Jo Plumridge last updated 28 March 24

Discover the best mattress toppers to up your comfort and extend your current bed's lifespan.

best mattress for side sleepers: Sleep editor lying on Helix Midnight mattress

The best mattress for side sleepers 2025: cushioning comfort and support

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 27 March 24

Our tried-and-tested picks all deliver dreamy cushioning and reliable spinal support for side sleepers.

Best memory foam mattress: Nectar Memory Foam mattress

The best memory foam mattress 2025: contouring comfort

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 27 March 24

Your guide to the best memory foam mattresses around, as recommended by expert testers.

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 20 March 24

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 15 March 24

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

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

By Jim McCauley published 15 March 24

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 14 March 24

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

mattress sales and deals: A Purple NewDay mattress in a bedroom, in the corner is a TechRadar deals graphic

The best mattress deals and sales in September 2025

By Jim McCauley last updated 11 March 24

We round up the best mattress deals and sales right now, with some especially deep discounts from the Presidents' Day sales.

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 9 March 24

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

Saatva sales and deals: Saatva Classic mattress in a sunny landscape, with savings flag overlaid

The best Saatva mattress sales and deals in September: get $500 off a luxury bed

By Jim McCauley last updated 8 March 24

Looking for the best Saatva mattress sales and deals? We've rounded them all up here. Learn how you can save hundreds on one of America's most popular luxury beds.

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 1 March 24

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

Purple mattress vs PurpleFlex: which should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 1 March 24

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

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 24 February 24

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

A person lying on the Helix Midnight mattress with a badge overlaid saying "BIG SAVINGS"

Helix mattress sales and deals for September: 25% off all beds

By Paul Dimery last updated 21 February 24

The Helix Presidents' Day sale is taking 25% off everything, with a free bedroom bundle included.

best Nolah mattress sales and discounts: a woman lies on the Nolah mattress with her puppy

The best Nolah mattress sales and discounts in September 2025: save an extra $100 with us

By Paul Dimery last updated 21 February 24

See the new Nolah mattress sale for big savings and free pillows included when you buy.

A couple sitting on the Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress in a bedroom, with a graphic overlaid saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Cocoon by Sealy mattress sales and deals 2025: save 35% on a cooling bed

By Paul Dimery last updated 21 February 24

The Cocoon by Sealy mattress deals mean you can save on an affordable cooling bed, with up to $199 of free bedding.

Avocado mattress sales: a person sitting on an Avocado Green mattress with a badge saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Avocado mattress sales and deals for September: up to 20% off an organic bed

By Paul Dimery last updated 21 February 24

Your guide to where to find the best Avocado mattress deals, and when to buy for the lowest prices.

1
2
3
4
5
6
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: