Latest articles by Ruth Jones
Helix Cooling Memory Foam Pillow review: Buttery soft and surprisingly cool, even in a heatwave
The Helix Cooling Memory Foam Pillow pairs sink-in softness with clever heat wicking, to keep you cool and supported whatever the weather.
Hate wearing a watch to bed? Try this $400 sleep tracking headband instead, which helped me sleep through the night
After thorough testing the Muse S Athena is an obvious addition to our sleep trackers buying guide. Here's why...
The best sleep trackers to buy now
From lab-grade wearables to headbands that actively improve your sleep, here are the best sleep trackers for every sleep style and budget.
Back to school essentials to help you sleep better at college — pillows, ear plugs and more from just $8
Good sleep helps you learn so don't head off to college without these dorm room essentials, including everything you need to block out your nocturnal roommate.
Waking up sweaty? This luxury latex pillow sleeps 'remarkably cool' and has just earned a place in our pillow buying guide
The Birch Organic is the best latex pillow we've tested. It's breathable, luxurious, eco-friendly — and 25% off in today's Birch sale.
Review: The Muse S Athena solved my overnight wake-ups and helps me fall asleep in minutes — why it's the best 'sleep enhancer' I've tested
Editor's ChoiceWearables that 'just' track your data will be left in the dust by the Muse S Athena. It uses real-time EEG biofeedback to actively improve your rest and recovery while you sleep, and it's the reason why I wake up full of energy now
The best tech of 2026 (so far): 26 products we've actually tested, rated and loved
Here are our favorite products from 2026 after 6 months of non-stop testing.
I tested Withings' ScanWatch 2 and while its breathing exercises help fix 3 a.m. stress wake-ups, there are better sleep trackers for the money
The Withings ScanWatch 2 is a hybrid smartwatch that packs impressive sleep tracking tech into a stylish package. But is it a case of form over function?
Purple mattress deals and sales: Save $300 on Purple's most affordable bed
There are discounts on every mattress in the Purple line-up this month — our expert guide to the savings you need to know about.
The best mattress sales in July 2026
Our experts have found the best mattress sales from DreamCloud, Saatva, Tempur-Pedic and more to shop today
Why your daily sleep score could be giving you anxiety — and how to track your sleep instead
A doctor explains why your monthly sleep score is a better sleep tracking metric than your daily score.
I'm a mattress deals hunter — don't miss this value cooling bed that looks like it belongs in a luxury hotel
Save on Brooklyn Bedding's luxury looking CopperFlex mattress in the last chance 4th of July sales, with a queen just $605.
These luxury mattresses are worth the splurge — your last chance to save up to $1,500 on expert-vetted beds in the 4th of July sales
It's your last chance to save on luxury mattresses worth every cent in the 4th of July sales, with expert-vetted deals from Saatva, Purple, Westin and more.
Saatva's 4th of July sale is nearly over — your last chance to save big on 5-star mattresses tested and approved by our expert team
The clock is ticking — Saatva's 4th of July mattress sales is nearly over and with $400 off all handcrafted mattresses at Saatva, don't miss your chance to save on a luxury bed.
The 12 best affordable mattress deals in today's 4th of July sales — it's your last chance to sleep better for less with beds from just $82
Our expert guide on sleeping better for less in the 4th of July mattress sales, with deals from Brooklyn Bedding, DreamCloud, Birch and more.
Walmart drops epic Zinus mattress deal — just $118 for a queen while stocks last in 4th of July sales
Your spare room is calling out for this Zinus mattress, now under $150 for a king in the Walmart 4th of July sale — don't miss this saving.
I slept on the firmest mattress you can buy in 4th of July sales — here's why it's a dream for easing back pain
The Plank Firm mattress has an ultra-firm feel that helps reduce aches and pains. I slept on it for over a month and it's one of my top picks in the 4th of July deals.
Eight Sleep's Pod 5 cools your mattress down to 55°F in a heatwave, and it's up to $500 off in 4th of July sales
Save up to $500 on the hydro-powered Pod 5 cooling smart mattress cover in Eight Sleep's 4th of July sale and enjoy sleeping in a perfectly cool bed even when the temperature is sweltering outside.
Save up to $1,500 on Helix's most luxurious mattress for side sleepers — all the best deals still live in the massive 4th of July sale
Move over Black Friday — the Helix 4th of July sale matches the biggest discount we've ever seen on this luxurious mattress that's perfect for side sleepers, plus the best Helix deals to shop now.
The Nectar Premier is our favorite memory foam mattress for side sleepers — here's why we love it in the 4th of July sales
Watch our expert mattress testers get hands-on with the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress, on sale from $549 in the 4th of July sales.
The best 4th of July mattress sales: Last chance deals on mattresses, bedding and sleep tech, chosen by experts
We've tracked the 4th of July mattress sales for five years so we know these deals won't last long. Find last minute savings from Saatva, Bear, Oura and more, chosen by our experts.
After 10 months of sleeping on the Siena Mattress I'm still impressed with the support — but I've got one small gripe
Editor's ChoiceOur in-depth and unfiltered review of the Siena Signature Mattress, including lab testing and expert insight into why this mattress is a dream for back sleepers.
Nectar mattress sales for July 2026: The top deals this month
Read our expert guide to this month's Nectar mattress sales to find out if these deals are worth your time and money.
I'm testing the 'firmest hybrid mattress' in America and it's ideal for easing back pain — now down to its lowest price of the year in the 4th of July sales
The Plank Firm Luxe mattress is a supportive double-sided hybrid that delivers firm comfort. I'm putting it to the test, and so far I love how it eases aches and pains.
