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

Composite image of the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt and Purple Restore hybrid mattresses

Tempur-Adapt vs Purple Restore: Which hybrid mattress for joint pain is best for you?

By Jim McCauley last updated

We put the Tempur-Adapt and Purple Restore head to head to find out which hybrid mattress for joint pain is best for you

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A photo of the Saatva HD mattress from above, with a large plant in a pot next to it and a Tom's Guide badge saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Now is the best time to buy Saatva's luxury hybrid mattress for bigger bodies — save up to $674 on the HD

By Jim McCauley published

This is the biggest discount you'll ever get on the Saatva HD and it won't be live for long — take $509 off a queen size today

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A woman's hand feels the squidgy surface of a memory foam mattress.

I'd never buy a memory foam mattress — here's what I'm actually looking for instead

By Jim McCauley published

Lots of Labor Day sleep deals are still live, but I won't be shopping for memory foam beds — here's what mattresses I'm looking for instead

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Two girls sitting on white and gold Saatva Classic mattress in sleep studio with blue wall, canvas, plants and shelving next to bed

There are plenty of luxury hotel mattresses on sale this Labor Day, but this is the hybrid I’d snap up

By Jim McCauley published

This luxury mattress delivers hotel-quality comfort and support, and we can get you $400 off in the Labor Day sales

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Composite image of the Saatva Classic, DreamCloud Premier Hybrid, Avocado Green and Naturepedic Concerto mattresses, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

These luxury mattresses are worth every cent — especially with up to 60% off in the Labor Day sales

By Jim McCauley published

There are great deals on these luxury beds in the Labor Day sales, but even at MSRP they're really good value.

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Composite image of the DreamCloud Classic, Avocado Green. Stearns & Foster Estate, Nectar Luxe Memory Foam, and Saatva Classic mattress with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

Don't Pay a Premium for a Five-Star Hotel Mattress — These Labor Day Deals Deliver Luxury Comfort for Less

By Jim McCauley published

Recreate that luxury hotel bed for up to $400 less with these five Labor Day mattress deals from Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar

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An Avocado employee needle-tufting a mattress by hand

The overlooked feature luxury hotel beds have that you won't find in most mattresses in a box — and what it means for your sleep

By Jim McCauley published

Learn all about the time-consuming process that enables luxury mattresses to hold their shape and feel for years.

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The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress on a bed in a stylish bedroom, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying 'PRICE DROP'

Saatva's been hiding a luxury memory foam mattress — here's how to find it and save $400

By Jim McCauley published

You won't find the Loom & Leaf on the Saatva homepage, but this luxury foam bed is still a great buy.

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Image shows the corner of the Saatva Classic mattress photographed during testing

This super-luxurious hybrid mattress with a 5-star rating is one of the best beds of the decade, let alone the year — and it's just gone on sale

By Jim McCauley published

Looking to buy a mattress with complete confidence? This is the one I'd recommend to just about everyone — and it's now $400 off.

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A woman sat on bed with white bedding in bedroom with plants, sunlight coming in through window and a white fan on bedside unit

5 reasons why you’re having trouble sleeping this summer — and how to fix it fast

By Jim McCauley published

Learn how the hot summer months can rob you of sleep, and what you can do about it

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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 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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