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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

By Paul Dimery last updated

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 December 2024: save an extra $100 with us

By Paul Dimery last updated

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 2024: save 35% on a cooling bed

By Paul Dimery last updated

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 December: up to 20% off an organic bed

By Paul Dimery last updated

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

Nectar mattress with deals graphic overlaid

Nectar mattress deals for December: get a new bed with up to 40% off

By Jim McCauley last updated

We round up the best Nectar mattress deals live now, plus offer advice on when to buy to snag the cheapest prices.

Tempur-Adapt mattress with Lowest Price graphic overlaid

Tempur-Pedic mattress deals for December 2024: save up to $300

By Paul Dimery last updated

Your guide to the best Tempur-Pedic sales and deals to save you money on these high-end, luxurious mattresses.

Best Purple mattress sales and deals: a person lying on a Purple Plus mattress, looking at her phone, with a badge overlaid saying 'BIG SAVINGS'

Purple mattress deals for December: save up to $500 on a new bed

By Jim McCauley last updated

The latest Purple mattress deals will get you the Purple Plus at a lower price than Black Friday; don't miss out!

DreamCloud sales and deals, featuring a DreamCloud mattress against a blue background with a badge saying "LOWEST PRICE"

DreamCloud mattress sales and deals for December: there's still time to save 50%

By Paul Dimery last updated

The DreamCloud mattress deals mean you can upgrade to a luxury bed for less money; get all the details here.

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.

The Helix Dusk Luxe mattress with a graphic overlaid saying "BIG SAVINGS"

All the best Presidents' Day 2024 mattress sales

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

TechRadar Deals Your guide to the best Presidents' Day mattress sales this year, with big deals from Tempur-Pedic, Purple, Saatva and more.

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.

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