Jim McCauley

Jim McCauley

Jim is a freelance writer and editor based in Bath, UK, whose work can be found on sites including TechRadar, Tom's Guide, T3, PetsRadar and Creative Bloq. Jim started out over a quarter of a century ago, covering technology and video games, and they've been expanding their repertoire ever since. On any given week Jim's likely to be writing about design, sleep, wellness and even cats, and has learned an awful lot about the mattress industry over the past few years. When not hammering at their keyboard, Jim can be found performing and directing at a local theatre; they're currently serving as a trustee at Bath Drama and directing a production of Tom Stoppard's 'Travesties' to be performed in October 2025.

Latest articles by Jim McCauley

The Siena Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide testing studio, in the top left corner is a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Amazon mattress sales for December 2025: Big deals on budget beds

By Jim McCauley last updated

Looking for a mattress deal on Amazon? We've found the best for every sleep style this December — here's our expert guide to the savings.

Mattresses
A bird's eye view of a man and woman lying on a GhostBed Massage Foam Mattress. In the bottom right, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

GhostBed mattress sales for December 2025: Save an extra 25% on a new cooling bed

By Alison Barretta last updated

GhostBed's December sales have landed. See what the best deals are this month

Mattresses
The Nolah Natural 11 mattress in warmly lit bedroom with deals badge in top left corner.

Nolah mattress deals and discount codes for November 2025: Take advantage of Cyber Monday sales before they end

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Mattress prices start from $699 with this month's Nolah 35% discount on hybrid, foam and organic latex beds and more.

Mattresses
A woman lies in her bed at night, sleeping well. On the floor next to her is the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover Pod. A Tom's Guide Eight Sleep price drop deals graphic (left) representing best eight sleep discounts

Eight Sleep pod and mattress deals for December 2025: Get $400 off the Pod 5 Ultra

By Alison Barretta last updated

Eight Sleep's biggest sale has dropped — get the Pod 5 Ultra for $400 less now.

Sleep Tech
Composite image of the Saatvas Contour5, Classic and Rx mattresses, with a Tom's Guide Cyber Monday Mattress Deals badge overlaid

This $400-off Saatva deal ends tomorrow, so now's the time to use it

By Jim McCauley published

Our deal beats Saatva's official Cyber Monday sale for most mattresses but it's due to expire very soon, so now's the time to buy.

Mattresses
A tester sits on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress to test its support.

Black Friday mattress sales 2025: The best deals still live

By Louis Ramirez, Claire Davies last updated

The Black Friday mattress sales 2025 are finished, but you can score Cyber Monday savings — our full guide to the deals.

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic luxury innerspring hybrid is the best mattress we've tested, scoring 4.8 out of 5 in our seven robust data-led lab tests and value for money analysis. Here it's photographed on a white wooden bed frame in our blue coloured sleep product testing lab

Saatva Black Friday sale 2025: The best deal of the year is back

By Claire Davies last updated

I've been tracking the Saatva Black Friday sale for five years — here's why this year's offer is worth shopping if you're looking to bring home one of its luxury handcrafted mattresses.

Mattresses
The image shows a woman sitting up in bed and clutching her shoulder in pain

Can't sleep? Your old bed could be to blame — here's how often should you replace your mattress

By Jim McCauley last updated

Can't sleep? Here's how often you should replace your mattress, bedding and toppers for great sleep night after night

Mattress Care
Two women set up the DreamCloud Classic mattress with a Tom's Guide Sleep Awards 2025 badge overlaid

Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Mid-Range Mattress

By Jim McCauley published

We're amazed at how much this mattress has to offer at under $700 for a queen size: a luxurious feel, plenty of comfort and support, and bags of build quality.

Mattresses
Tom's Guide Mattress Content Director Julia Sagar places both hands on the middle third of the Saatva Classic, where the lumbar crown is located, and smiles because it feels so supportive

Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Hybrid Mattress

By Jim McCauley published

A great hybrid mattress needs to be comfortable and supportive with great pressure relief, temperature regulation and build quality. This mattress does the lot.

Mattresses
Two women sitting on the Siena Signature Memory Foam mattress with a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress Deals badge overlaid

3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Wait for Black Friday and you'll pay the same price for your mattress and risk having to wait longer for it if it isn't out of stock. We’re calling it — now's the time to buy.

Mattresses
Two Tom's Guide Sleep Writers lying next to each other on their side on the Saatva Classic mattress

Beginner’s guide to Black Friday mattress deals — 5 key things to remember before you shop

By Frances Daniels last updated

The Black Friday mattress deals have landed — but before you shop, follow our guide to the 5 things you should know

Mattresses
A woman lying on the Helix Dawn mattress, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Awards 2025 badge overlaid

Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Stomach Sleeper Mattress

By Jim McCauley published

This impressive hybrid mattress provides plenty of firm support for stomach and back sleepers, without costing the earth.

Mattresses
Avocado Green Mattress, featuring a woman and baby on said mattress, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Awards 2025 badge overlaid

Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Organic Mattress

By Jim McCauley published

This luxury hybrid mattress features all-natural materials, a firm feel and outstanding motion isolation and edge support, making it our top organic choice

Mattresses
A woman diving onto a white pillow top mattress with blue trim, on a white bed frame in a blue bedroom, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Awards badge overlaid

Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Side Sleeper Mattress

By Jim McCauley published

This luxury bed was designed with side sleepers in mind and it absolutely delivers all the necessary comfort and support, making it the clear choice for our side sleeper mattress award

Mattresses
A woman sitting on the end of the Siena Signature mattress, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Awards 2025 badge overlaid

Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Budget Mattress

By Jim McCauley published

This firm memory foam mattress is super supportive, absorbs motion well and sleeps relatively cool, and all for an impressively low price.

Mattresses
A woman peacefully asleep on a new mattress

A good mattress makes a big difference to how well you sleep — here's why

By Claire Davies last updated

Your mattress has the biggest impact on how comfy (or not) you feel in bed, how quickly you fall asleep, how often you wake up during the night, and how refreshed you feel in the morning

Mattresses
The Bear Elite Hybrid cooling mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Which mattresses are comparable to the Saatva Classic? 3 top picks from the Black Friday sales

By Jo Plumridge last updated

The Saatva Classic remains our top pick for the best mattress but with options from DreamCloud, Bear and Brooklyn Bedding, is there a cheaper alternative that's just as good?

Mattresses
A couple sitting on the Avocado Green Mattress, with a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress Deals badge overlaid

Can't wait for Black Friday? 4 mattress deals for all sleepers and budgets to shop today

By Jim McCauley published

Can't wait for Black Friday? 4 mattress deals for all sleepers and budgets to shop today, from Avocado, Winkbed, Nectar and more

Mattresses
The image shows a mattress with a white cover and black sides placed on a wooden bed frame in a neutral bedroom. There's a badge laid over the image that says 'Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress Deals'

Don't wait for Black Friday — these cheap Walmart mattress deals will sell out fast

By Jim McCauley published

Kitting out your guest bedroom for the holidays? 3 cheap Walmart mattress deals to shop now (while they're still in stock)

Mattresses
A member of our sleep team lies on her side on the Nolah Original Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

What are mattress trials and how do they work?

By Claire Davies last updated

Many mattress brands talk about their sleep trial periods, but what are they and how do they work? We have answers.

Mattresses
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room

What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Ritz-Carlton mattress can deliver the 'unrivaled' comfort it promises — and it could be your best Black Friday splurge. Here's all you need to know.

Mattresses
King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

What mattress does the Westin use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've been hands-on with the Westin Heavenly Bed and here's everything you need to know about the much-loved hotel mattress.

Mattresses
Testers inspect the newly unboxed DreamCloud Classic mattress, with a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress Deals badge overlaid

Don't wait for DreamCloud's Black Friday sale — the deal you can shop today is pretty hard to beat

By Jim McCauley published

Black Friday sales are just around the corner, but this deal on the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is worth grabbing right now.

Mattresses
A person vacuuming a mattress with a bright red general prohibition sign overlaid

There's one type of mattress you should never vacuum

By Jim McCauley published

Vacuuming can mess up the wool layers in a mattress. Found out why, and learn what you can do instead to keep your bed clean.

Mattress Care
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