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 Casper Wave Hybrid Snow mattress on a bed in a bedroom, with a badge saying "DON'T MISS"

There's up to $999 off Casper's top cooling mattress for Memorial Day

By Jim McCauley published

Get 25% off the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow and the Original Hybrid with this limited-time deal.

A Saatva Classic mattress seen from above, with a badge saying "BIG SAVINGS"

How to get the lowest prices on Saatva's best mattress for Memorial Day

By Jim McCauley published

Want a bargain Saatva Classic? I can help you get it for less than the Memorial Day mattress sale price.

Saatva Classic mattress

How to choose a mattress

By Jim McCauley published

Can't decide on a new mattress? Let our sleep editor guide you through the options.

Memorial Day sales: Serta Arctic Hybrid mattress

Serta's Memorial Day sale takes $400 off its most advanced cooling mattress

By Jim McCauley published

The Serta Memorial Day sale can save you money across its entire range of mattresses.

A couple on a Tuft & Needle Mint mattress, with a badge superimposed saying 'BIG SAVINGS'

Tuft & Needle takes up to $775 off in its Memorial Day mattress sale

By Jim McCauley published

Hit the Tuft & Needle Memorial Day sale for savings across its range of mattresses.

Purple Restore mattress in a bedroom, with a badge saying 'BIG SAVINGS'

Purple's Memorial Day mattress sale brings big discounts and new beds

By Jim McCauley published

Purple's hitting the Memorial Day mattress sales hard, with up to $500 off its entire range.

A Nectar mattress on a bed in a bedroom decorated largely in yellow

Nectar's weekend flash sale brings back some of its lowest prices ever

By Jim McCauley published

Don't wait for Memorial Day to buy a Nectar mattress, because these deals are solid gold.

Woman lying in bed, blowing her nose

How to sleep better with hay fever symptoms: 5 expert tips

By Jim McCauley published

A sleep expert shares her tips for sleeping well when you're suffering from seasonal allergies.

A couple sitting on The Casper mattress

Casper's launched two new mattresses, and one's an affordable return to its roots

By Jim McCauley published

Two new models and a price drop on the Original Hybrid make this a good week to buy a Casper mattress.

The Puffy Lux Mattress in a bedroom with a badge overlaid saying 'BIG SAVINGS'

You can save $1,350 buying a Puffy mattress right now – here's how

By Jim McCauley published

There's $750 off mattresses plus a free $600 bundle in Puffy's sale; here's what you need to know.

The Saatva Classic mattress with a badge saying 'BIG SAVINGS'

Last chance to save $500 on most Saatva mattresses with this epic deal

By Jim McCauley last updated

Use our Saatva link to get a top-quality mattress with one of the biggest discounts ever.

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

Sleep expert reveals how to cope with the clocks going forward

By Jim McCauley published

Start preparing tonight so you don't feel like a zombie on Monday morning.

How to sleep through the night: A man sits on the edge of his bed because he's unable to sleep

How to sleep through the night: a sleep expert explains all

By Sarah Biddlecombe last updated

A sleep expert reveals how to stop frequent night-time wake-ups ruining your sleep.

A person sleeping badly with a phone in the foreground and a bade saying TechRadar Sleep Week 2023

World Sleep Day: study links depression with bad sleep habits

By Jim McCauley published

Poor sleep and depression go hand-in-hand, it seems; we look at the numbers and explore how you can fix things.

A woman asleep in bed with a badge overlaid saying "TechRadar Sleep Week 2023"

Sleep Week 2023 – seven days of sleep-boosting tips

By Jim McCauley last updated

Sleep Week 2023 is here, with a wealth of advice, tips and tech to help you sleep better than ever before.

Yellow stains on a white bed pillow

Why pillows turn yellow – and how to tell if they’re healthy to sleep on

By Claire Davies last updated

Learn why pillows turn yellow or brown, and how you can tell whether they're safe to sleep on.

A person lying awake in bed at night, with overlaid badge reading 'TechRadar Sleep Week 2023'

Can't get to sleep? The 15 minute rule is your friend

By Jim McCauley published

If restful slumber's eluding you, this simple technique can settle you back into better sleep.

Nectar Premier Copper mattress, with two people and a dog sitting on it, with a badge saying 'Don't miss'

Today's the day to save big on the best cooling mattress

By Jim McCauley published

A queen size Nectar Premier Copper mattress is just $1,169 today, but don't hang about if you want to save.

A still from the Pokémon Sleep trailer showing Meowth sleeping on someone's bed

Pokémon Sleep is a sleep app I wasn’t expecting, and I’m kind of intrigued

By Jim McCauley published

Catch Pokémon while catching ZZZs? Pokémon Sleep could be a whole new way of improving your slumber.

Tempur-Cloud pillow

Presidents' Day: grab a bargain Tempur-Pedic pillow today

By Jim McCauley published

Snap up a super-soft Tempur-Cloud pillow at a lovely low Presidents' Day price.

The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress in a bedroom, with a badge saying Big Savings

3 of the best Presidents’ Day mattress deals to buy today

By Jim McCauley published

We've picked out today's best Presidents' Day mattress deals to save you valuable shopping time.

The Nectar Memory Foam mattress in a bedroom

Is Presidents' Day a good time to buy a mattress?

By Jim McCauley published

If you're after the lowest bed prices, Presidents' Day's an excellent shopping option; here's why.

A woman shaking out a duvet in a bedroom

How often should you swap your bedsheets during flu season?

By Jim McCauley published

A bedding expert reveals all, and explains how your choice of bedding can make things harder for the flu virus.

Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud Mattress

Tempur-Pedic is taking up to $1,000 off its top budget mattress this weekend

By Jim McCauley published

Save 30% off the ever-popular Tempur-Cloud mattress and 40% off the Tempur-Adapt topper, but not for long.

woman in bed with duvet pulled over her head

How to find your sleep window and catch better ZZZs

By Jim McCauley published

Can't sleep? Knowing your optimal time to go to bed can make a world of difference; here's how to work it out.

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