<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Sleep-tech ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-tech Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 3 reasons why your Apple Watch sleep score is 'Low' — and how to fix it starting tonight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/why-your-apple-watch-sleep-score-is-low-even-when-you-sleep-eight-hours-a-night fkHzFTTE4LRocdQENbxKgT Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:21:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-just-bagged-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 7yEUSFC8sP8wFVyqkBf8XH Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:46:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been tracking the amount of deep sleep I’m getting using my Apple Watch and I thought it was nowhere near enough — I asked a doctor and their answer surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/apple-watch-deep-sleep-tracking CLqePPKwZNJXUaqCbnELDL Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/forget-about-blue-light-blocking-for-sleep-better-this-is-the-hidden-iphone-feature-to-use-instead dCr3ZkQbJmjLgyjr4G8ws9 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:04:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget about core sleep on your Apple Watch — this is the sleep metric you really need to pay attention to ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/forget-about-core-sleep-on-your-apple-watch-this-is-the-sleep-metric-you-really-need-to-pay-attention-to kwLcGgLQXBbWXqL94pAGM7 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:01:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best sleep tech from CES 2026 so far — gadgets to curb night time anxiety, manage insomnia and detect sleep apnea ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/ces-2026-sleep-tech-and-news 955f6oEbptncAewEzsUEGc Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:16:53 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:18:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The sleep survival kit that helped me stay refreshed and alert for (most of) 2025 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-sleep-survival-kit-that-helped-me-stay-refreshed-and-alert-for-most-of-2025 hvWG89NPwZ37UQkUbKFAod Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:20 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:21:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using the Hatch Restore 3 sunrise alarm clock for 3 months — here are 3 things I like about it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/ive-been-using-the-hatch-restore-3-sunrise-alarm-clock-for-3-months-here-are-3-things-i-like-about-it AsjbUpWdD5o9kJTBd2psya Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hatch has released new wake-up routines for the 20th anniversary of Twilight — and now every morning I feel like I’m in Forks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/hatch-has-released-new-wake-up-routines-for-the-20th-anniversary-of-twilight-and-now-every-morning-i-feel-like-im-in-forks gX7y7Hn3e6seLxjmzdiQv3 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:14:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m surrounded by snorers — can the Soundcore A30 sleep earbuds save me? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/im-surrounded-by-snorers-can-the-soundcore-a30-sleep-earbuds-save-me DNbHiLnvusWKWhAwU2du9a Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Struggle to get up for 9am classes? Here's the $50 sleep gadget I wish I'd known about ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/struggle-to-get-up-for-9am-classes-heres-the-usd50-sleep-gadget-i-wish-id-known-about agn76aMjHeuLNyMUbhPzQF Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Eight Sleep vs Sleep Number Bed: Which smart mattress should you buy? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/eight-sleep-vs-sleep-number-bed-which-smart-mattress-should-you-buy JEcYanPwH8BMvuhkxTfRc6 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:54:32 +0000 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:33:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes, the Military Sleep Method can help you fall asleep in just 2 minutes — but there's a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/yes-the-military-sleep-method-can-help-you-fall-asleep-fast-but-theres-a-huge-catch N4izaLJccGiWnEvfKEbAeM Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:24:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Eight Sleep’s new smart bed tech promises to end night sweats and boost deep sleep — here’s how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/eight-sleep-hot-flash-mode-launches q2EaHtRrpn72AtjF3zLg4J Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:01:03 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:19:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love my Garmin sleep tracker, but these 4 cheap alternatives are almost as good — starting from $64 for Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-love-my-garmin-sleep-tracker-but-these-4-cheap-alternatives-are-almost-as-good-starting-from-usd64-for-prime-day kqDiuVt7La8JeW8wKAH7Ln Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love my $2,649 Eight Sleep pod, but this cooling bed fan is almost as good — and it's $1,560 cheaper this Prime Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-love-my-usd2-649-eight-sleep-pod-but-this-cooling-bed-fan-is-almost-as-good-and-its-usd1-560-cheaper-this-prime-day UYDMe7aPJhMd8rRPdTBFhe Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:53:58 +0000 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:57:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Oura Ring 4 is still on sale under $300 for Prime Day — that's the lowest price we've seen so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-test-sleep-trackers-for-a-living-you-wont-find-a-better-prime-day-deal-than-15-percent-off-the-oura-ring-4 izp2h4SZEXR2Z9BJxbc7m Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:10:43 +0000 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Noisy neighbours keeping you awake? I tried Amazon's top-rated white noise machine to drown mine out — and it actually works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/noisy-neighbours-keeping-you-awake-i-tried-amazons-top-rated-white-noise-machine-to-drown-mine-out-and-it-actually-works GCq3qX6YbdZgkwqL4Xgzk6 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:24:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Amazon’s best-selling headphone sleep mask — it’s only $29.99 and it's coming with me on summer vacation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-tried-amazons-best-selling-headphone-sleep-mask-and-its-my-new-favorite-travel-companion CE2qS4K2r5ZHpvQ8GuXu2C Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:19:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are there any benefits to using a sunrise alarm clock in summer? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/are-there-any-benefits-to-using-a-sunrise-alarm-clock-in-summer P9oTFyD49gxSHEmMBKCh9N Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everyone's talking about vagus nerve stimulation — but can it really help you sleep? I tried Pulsetto to find out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-used-the-pulsetto-vagus-nerve-stimulator-for-a-week-for-better-sleep-my-thoughts SFrLPgf7qEUaZK8zBWFf2T Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:03:41 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:32:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 airport essentials are the secret to sleeping through long flights — and they start at $14 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/5-airport-essentials-for-a-good-nights-sleep-while-traveling 7BitVZo2yBVxQJb6Ymdwrn Fri, 09 May 2025 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ World Sleep Society officially backs sleep trackers — but it comes with a warning ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/world-sleep-society-officially-backs-sleep-trackers-but-it-comes-with-a-warning SPSq5JADrtUyCAemCoNvCd Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:19:59 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:45:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just hit a sleep score of 100 — here’s everything I did to sleep better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-hit-a-sleep-score-of-100-last-weekend-heres-everything-i-did-to-sleep-better MJGASBTv9kGQuqykbmvPKg Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:01:50 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:49:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ 38% of Americans can’t sleep in silence, so what sounds help them fall asleep quickly? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/38-percent-of-americans-cant-sleep-in-silence-so-what-sounds-help-them-fall-asleep-quickly bdhnPGi8W8y7xbW79etFC7 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:54:34 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:30:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't trust the Rise app when it told me to wake up at 4.45am — but now I fall asleep quickly and sleep through the night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/i-didnt-trust-the-rise-app-when-it-told-me-to-wake-up-at-4-45am-but-now-i-fall-asleep-quickly-and-sleep-through-the-night a7ryCqawvitNngANJfRAyh Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:29:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm training for the London marathon — here's how I'm optimizing my sleep for recovery ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/training-for-a-marathon-how-sleep-makes-you-a-better-runner kZBZpiJDawtkY3jfAfjQFg Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:20 +0000 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:23:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Momcozy Sunrise Sound Machine can make your night feeds and early mornings calmer — and it's just $40 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/the-momcozy-sunrise-sound-machine-can-make-your-night-feeds-and-early-mornings-calmer-and-its-just-usd40 Y4fR9BcrDSvsdChYTT9H2a Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:16:41 +0000 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:18:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleeping on the Eight Sleep Pod 4 has taken my sleep score from 59 to 91 — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/heres-how-a-smart-bed-can-boost-your-sleep-quality J2D6DH7gYSDBPbVHdmuaCj Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:55:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yes you can buy a better night's sleep — 5 gadgets I recommend after testing them myself ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/5-gadgets-i-recommend-for-better-sleep PARXt4kSTjwe4cV9aF6VRn Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:02:40 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:36:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Buying your first smart bed in the Presidents' Day sales? Here's 5 things to consider ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/mattresses/what-you-should-know-before-buying-your-first-smart-bed wVaG4qZoRoeznTqiUKD2YG Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:08:08 +0000 Thu, 01 May 2025 13:36:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can a smart bed help sleep apnea? A neuroscientist answers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/mattresses/can-a-smart-bed-help-sleep-apnea-a-neuroscientist-answers QhE73kQcDiuST5qpBp9PDP Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:07:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Biohacker reveals the sleep schedule you need to 'live healthier, get leaner and feel younger' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/biohacker-shares-how-much-sleep-people-who-live-the-longest-get-per-night P2dDmGWcjwEh2hhPbMcgcW Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:13:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is PCM and why is it important in a cooling mattress? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/what-is-pcm-and-why-is-it-important-in-a-cooling-mattress 7CwxpQRYXSMcWqfCwjmcTY Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:13:49 +0000 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:38:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been sleeping on a $2,000 smart mattress cover for 3 months — here’s 3 things you should know before buying ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/mattresses/ive-been-sleeping-on-a-usd2-000-smart-mattress-cover-for-3-months-heres-3-things-you-should-know-before-buying PJQZHoHGwpxqnGN24F3WaU Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:09:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the Hatch Restore 3 and should you buy it? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/what-is-the-hatch-restore-3-and-should-you-buy-it whEiqunYNciLFtSZw6EJhQ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leading sleep expert partners with luxury hotel chain to battle guests’ insomnia, jet lag and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/leading-sleep-expert-partners-with-luxury-hotel-chain-to-battle-guests-insomnia-jet-lag-and-more w3yveZZqgbhLApc2gDqdKj Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Striving to be a morning person this year? A sunrise alarm clock will help — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/want-to-become-a-morning-person-this-new-year-heres-how-a-sunrise-alarm-clock-can-help-you-get-up-earlier wdhTzgTzzz4npMy6abVjdX Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:45:00 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:02:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ CES 2025: FRENZ Brainband with brainwave tracking for better sleep wins Innovation Award ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/ces-2025-winner-the-frenz-brainband-helps-you-sleep-faster-and-perform-better NupryMc5Nkas9aeGhRgMgU Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:11:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hatch launches new phone-free sunrise alarm clock — with more sleep sounds and no extra cost ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/hatch-launches-new-phone-free-sunrise-alarm-clock-with-more-sleep-sounds-and-no-extra-cost GFjqDB9oNfXsFn3wn2n6fM Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:13:21 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:30:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best sleep tech from CES 2025 so far — from brain bands to singing smart rings ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/ces-2025-sleep-tech-and-news 5vvP8NMoMRbB4Vf6avJ5Qk Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:52:22 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here's why the VIV Ring is my favourite sleep tech product at CES 2025 so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/viv-ring-tracks-your-health-24-7-and-sings-you-to-sleep-heres-why-it-caught-our-eye-at-ces-2025 A9u8MqaVigfwrSKDezkZog Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:38:47 +0000 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:36:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ New study will use phone apps to explore link between sleep and Alzheimer's risk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/new-study-will-use-phone-apps-to-explore-link-between-sleep-and-alzheimers-risk 6zLKnRmwtQqtrSFazXU2jf Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:12:27 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:12:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hitting snooze can damage our sleep — here's how a sunrise alarm clock can help ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/how-a-sunrise-alarm-clock-can-help-you-avoid-the-dangers-of-hitting-snooze dxKW7BUJ4SqV8JrRdGwhJf Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000 Thu, 29 May 2025 14:02:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Who should buy a smart bed this Presidents' Day? Plus 3 people who shouldn’t ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/mattresses/who-should-buy-a-smart-bed k9p4vcp44voCKEM63y5Vqj Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:02:35 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:12:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is making a smart pillow that detects sleep apnea symptoms — here's what we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/amazon-sleep-apnea-smart-pillow C6cetxvabV3GwubSACgcSj Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:44:54 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:57:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ How do cooling mattresses work? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/how-does-a-cooling-mattress-work 7uGvubajw3PeRpGucvSWgE Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0000 Fri, 02 May 2025 15:27:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I live next to a nightclub — how I slept using Loop Earplugs to block out the noise ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-live-next-to-a-club-heres-how-i-slept-using-loop-earplugs-to-block-out-noise EaggtZta3Z9r6t8vuUVSWa Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:30:09 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:12:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleep apnea experts weigh in on the Apple Watch's latest health feature — here's the verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-apnea-experts-weigh-in-on-the-apple-watchs-latest-health-feature-heres-the-verdict cmUrz2xkppxMW3cZB8duHc Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:02:56 +0000 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:12:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are Sleep Number beds worth it? I’m a sleep tech tester and here’s my take ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/mattresses/are-sleep-number-beds-worth-it-im-a-mattress-tester-and-heres-my-take wLZGfk54k2ppfKvTkBMt5N Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:11:51 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:23:51 +0000