Eve Davies

Eve Davies

Sleep Tech Product Tester and Writer

Eve is a sleep tech product tester and writer at Tom's Guide, covering everything from smart beds and sleep trackers, to sleep earbuds and sunrise alarm clocks. Eve is a PPA-accredited journalist with an MA in Magazine Journalism, and has four years’ experience writing features and news. In her role as Sleep Tech Product Tester and Writer for Tom's Guide, Eve is constantly trying out and reviewing the latest sleep products from brands such as Apple, Garmin, Whoop, Hatch, Sleep Number, Eight Sleep, and Oura. A fitness enthusiast who completed the London Marathon earlier this year, Eve loves exploring the relationship between good sleep, overall health, and physical performance, and how great sleep tech can make that relationship even better.

Latest articles by Eve Davies

'Tis the season for a home refresh — 5 items from IKEA that will change your space

By Eve Davies Published

Sponsored by IKEA

There’s no better time for a home reset than a new year, and IKEA is a go-to for budget-friendly storage solutions

The Sleep Number Comfort Lux mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom
Are Sleep Number beds worth it? I’m a sleep tech tester and here’s my take

By Eve Davies Last updated

Here's everything you need to know about investing in a Sleep Number bed in 2026, from its bankruptcy to its collection revamp

Mattresses
Our sleep tech tester testing the Whoop MG
This is the longevity focused metric in your sleep score that can indicate how well you’re ageing — experts explain why and how to improve yours

By Eve Davies Published

Forget 8 hours: Experts say this sleep habit is the real key to longevity, and your sleep tracker is paying attention to it every night. Here’s how to find, track and improve your score whether you have an Apple Watch, Oura, Garmin or Whoop

Sleep
A woman with dark wearing a blue tank top wiping sweat off face after workout (left). A woman in bed with white sheets smiling and stretching arms above head (right).
New study reveals that timing exercise to match your body clock 'chronotype' may lower cardiovascular disease and improve sleep quality — here's how

By Eve Davies Published

Want to sleep better, deeper and for longer? Scheduling your workouts to suit your unique body clock is key, experts explain

Sleep
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Doctors weigh in on new study linking sleep apnea with poor muscle quality

By Eve Davies Published

Obstructive sleep apnea could be silently weakening your muscles and increasing your risk of fractures, and people aged 65+ or those with a high BMI are more at risk

Sleep Problems
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A sleep doctor for pro athletes shares 4 expert tactics for ‘gold medal sleep’ and day-long energy

By Eve Davies Published

Whether or not you’re running the London marathon this weekend, these elite athlete sleep tips will net you highly restorative sleep and energy for days

Sleep
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I fixed my morning exhaustion by ditching my snooze button habit — here’s the expert 3-step reset that helped me

By Eve Davies Published

I thought hitting snooze would help me feel less tired, but it was actually making my fatigue worse

Sleep
A woman checking Apple Sleep Score on Apple Watch 10 with purple strap on left wrist
3 reasons why your Apple Watch sleep score is 'Low' — and how to fix it starting tonight

By Eve Davies Last updated

Experts share 3 reasons why your Apple Watch Sleep Score is low even when you get 7 hours or more sleep a night

Sleep Tech
A woman lies in bed happily asleep.
You're taking melatonin supplements wrong — 3 science-backed ways to fall asleep faster without them, according to a sleep doctor

By Eve Davies Last updated

Melatonin supplements can’t actually fix your sleep — here’s what to do instead, according to a leading sleep doctor

Sleep
Tom's Guide Sleep Tech Writer Eve Davies sleeps on a cream pillow while wearing an Apple Watch. She recently earned a 97 out of 100 Apple Watch Sleep Score after making three key changes to her sleep and bedtime routine, taking her Sleep Score from the low 70s to the high 90s within a week
I just got a near-perfect '97' sleep score on my Apple Watch — these are the 3 key changes I made to my bedtime routine to help me sleep better

By Eve Davies Published

This is how I boosted my Apple Watch sleep score from 72 to 97 within a week, and the affect it’s now having on how well-rested and energized I feel

Sleep Tech
Our sleep tech tester testing the Apple Watch 10
Don’t worry about total sleep time, pay attention to these metrics on your sleep tracker instead

By Eve Davies Published

My sleep score stays in the 60s unless I ace these two sleep metrics — and it’s not to do with getting eight hours sleep. Experts explain why…

Sleep
Our sleep tech tester testing the silver Oura Ring 4 in bed with white bedsheets and a rattan headboard
My Oura Ring spotted that I’ve been failing at this No 1 sleep hygiene rule — now I'm doing it, I'm falling asleep faster and easier

By Eve Davies Published

Social jetlag and a busy calendar had thrown off my sleep schedule, and my sleep tracker noticed. Here's how I'm fixing it.

Sleep
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Over 83% of people sleep better after doing this in the evening — here's why it works, according to experts

By Eve Davies Published

Saunas can increase deep sleep by 70%, says research — here's why doctors recommend them as part of your nighttime routine

Sleep
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The best sleep tech from CES 2026 so far — gadgets to curb night time anxiety, manage insomnia and detect sleep apnea

By Eve Davies Published

All the latest and best sleep technology releases from CES 2026, from smart mattresses to sleep trackers.

Sleep Tech
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8 hours sleep or 8000 steps? This is the health goal you should hit to feel your best this new year

By Eve Davies Published

Want to hit a step goal this new year? Science says nail your sleep first and the rest will follow

Sleep
A girl in stripey jumper jumping on navy and white Bear Elite Hybrid mattress (top right). A woman's hand with pink nails putting silver Oura Ring on index finger (top left). The Dreamegg sunrise alarm clock on orange light on wooden table with plant (bottom centre)
The sleep survival kit that helped me stay refreshed and alert for (most of) 2025

By Eve Davies Published

The products I've actually relied on for better sleep this year, out of the 45 I've tested.

Sleep
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Can you really 'bank sleep' to see you through times when you know you won't be sleeping as much? Experts shed some light

By Eve Davies Published

As our calendars fill up and sleep is swapped for socialising and festivities, we ask experts whether we should start 'sleep banking' now.

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WinkBed PLUS mattress in a white bedroom
WinkBeds launches new cooling mattress cover for hot sleepers — here's what you should know

By Eve Davies Published

Watch out Saatva, WinkBed has new cooling technology coming through

Mattresses
A bed dressed in beige sheets on a wooden bed frame with rattan headboard in bedroom with blue wall and bedside chair on a background of autumnal leaves and Tom's Guide's Fall Back into Great Sleep campaign logo
How to reset your bedroom for fall: Our mattress and bedding editors on what to clean, what to swap out, and what to buy new

By Eve Davies Published

The complete guide to transforming your bedroom for a cozy hibernation season, according to the Tom's Guide Sleep Team

Sleep
A woman jumping on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress on white bedframe in sleep studio with blue wall, bedside shelving on the left and plants on the right
I slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe for a week and can see what the fuss is about — get 20% off before Black Friday

By Eve Davies Published

The perfect mattress for side sleepers is 20% off ahead of Black Friday

Mattresses
A woman with an afro sleeping on her side covered in grey duvet while she sweats in her sleep, thinking of a cooling mattress.
7 reasons you get so hot when you sleep

By Eve Davies Last updated

From menopause to your evening glass of wine, here are the reasons why you get so hot while you sleep — plus top tips to cool down

Sleep
A woman with short grey hair wearing a blue pj top struggling to sleep during menopause. She lays on her front with hands over her mouth and nose in bed with grey bedding
I asked a hormone expert why my mother has been having vivid dreams during menopause — here's what she said

By Eve Davies Last updated

A hormone expert explains what's behind the increase in vivid dreams and nightmares during menopause — and how to deal with them

Sleep
A woman with grey hair and a blue top laying on a pillow looking as glass of water and supplements on bedside table as she struggles with sleep during menopause
Trouble sleeping during menopause? Expert shares 5 tips to help you fall asleep fast

By Eve Davies Last updated

A doctor reveals how to manage insomnia and night sweats during menopause, from ditching alcohol to investing in cooling sheets

Sleep
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The average American spends 15 full days per year bed rotting — and sleep experts are worried

By Eve Davies Published

How much is bed rotting sabotaging your sleep? I asked the experts

Sleep
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These morning habits could be the reason you can't sleep at night — and what to do instead

By Eve Davies Published

From checking your phone to having a lie in — these seven morning habits could be keep you awake at night. Here's how to fix it.

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