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

A young woman rests on the Siena Mmeory Foam Mattress

Amazon mattress sales for July 2025: Beds from $149 and toppers from just $59

By Jim McCauley last updated

Shopping for a great mattress deal? Amazon could be the place to look. Here are the best deals on mattresses and bed toppers from the online retail giant.

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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.

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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

We explore if the Ritz-Carlton mattress can deliver the 'unrivaled' comfort it promises — and if its worth the five-star price tag.

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A woman sitting on bed with tartan blanket with legs crossed on laptop. Sleep accessories including read clip light, sunrise alarm clock, sleep mask, ear plugs and smart watch underneath image

College students with poor sleep get lower grades — 5 products that can fix that, starting from $14.99

By Jim McCauley published

Don't let college life make a mess of your snoozing schedule – these 5 affordable accessories can help keep your sleep on track.

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

Nolah mattress deals and discount codes for July 2025: 25% off all mattresses

By Louis Ramirez last updated

This month's Nolah sale will save you 25% on mattresses, with deals on hybrid, foam, and organic latex beds

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The Allswell Organic mattress on a bed, with a Tom's Guide Prime Day badge overlaid

I track sleep deals for a living and I've found the cheapest organic mattress on sale this Prime Day

By Jim McCauley published

The Allswell Organic Hybrid is just $558 for a queen — here's why that's incredible value

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A man sits on the edge of an Avocado Green Mattress, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

Avocado’s top organic mattress might not drop this low in price again — 15% off now for 4th of July

By Jim McCauley published

Today's 4th of July sales take 15% off the Avocado Green mattress — here's why that's a deal worth taking advantage of

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Saatva's Presidents' Day sale takes $400 off all mattresses over $1,000

I'm a deals hunter — 11 beds I'd buy in the 4th July mattress sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

Today's 4th of July mattress sales are hotting up — our guide shows you where to find the biggest deals from our favourite brands

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Brooklyn Bedding 12" Gel Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress in a Box with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

Walmart's massive 4th of July sale is my top pick for summer sleep — 3 queen mattresses starting from $154

By Jim McCauley published

These queen size beds deliver in terms of comfort support and they're all amazingly cheap in Walmart 4th of July mattress sale.

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Two Tom's Guide testers sitting on the top of the Birch Luxe Natural smiling, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying 'PRICE DROP'

The luxury organic mattress I recommend to everyone is up to $843 off in early 4th of July sale

By Lauren Jeffries published

Save up to $843 on the Birch Luxe Natural Mattress in an early 4th of July mattress sale

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The Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a TOm's GUide Price Drop deals graphic (right)

Memorial Day sales have almost finished — but these 3 mattresses are an excellent value all year round

By Jim McCauley published

It's not too late to pick out a post-Memorial Day mattress bargain — here are the 3 leading options to shop today

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A composite image of the Saatva Classic mattress, Coop Home Adjustable Pillow, Oura Ring Generation 3 Heritage, CGJ Sheet set and Sony WF-C710N earbuds

Sleep better for less with these Memorial Day mega deals — from $29

By Jim McCauley published

Sleep better for less with these Memorial Day mega deals

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Allswell's top budget bed drops to $194 in Memorial Day sale as tariff price hikes loom over Walmart

By Jim McCauley published

Thinking of buying Allswell's popular hybrid bed? Buy now before tariffs send the price up

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Two women sitting on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide label overlaid saying 'LOWEST PRICE'

Brooklyn Bedding’s Memorial Day sale is here — 6 mattresses for every sleep style to shop today

By Jim McCauley published

The Plank Firm, CopperFlex Pro and Aurora Luxe are all 30% cheaper in a sitewide Brooklyn Bedding Memorial Day sale.

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Don't leave your mattress shopping until Memorial Day – 5 sales worth the money now, from Saatva and other top brands

By Jim McCauley published

Beat the Memorial Day crowds without paying over the odds. These discounts won't be beaten on the day.

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The DreamCloud Hybrid and Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex mattresses side by side

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid vs Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid: Which mattress is right for you?

By Jim McCauley published

How to choose between DreamCloud's affordable luxury mattress, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid, and Brooklyn Bedding's cool new contender, the Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid

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Tuft and Needle Mint Hybrid mattress

Tuft & Needle 4th of July sale takes up to $700 off a hybrid mattress + bed frame

By Jim McCauley published

Save on a whole new bed at T&N.

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A woman in bed at night, unable to sleep

Lack of sleep makes you less likely to help others, study finds

By Jim McCauley published

Losing just an hour's sleep could make you 10% less generous, say researchers

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