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 Simba mattress bundle with a Tom's Guide 'Act Fast' badge

Simba mattress sales and deals for January 2026: Save up to £840 with the best sale since Black Friday

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Don't miss out on Simba's New Year sale — up to 30% off and savings up to £840 in a sale that matches Black Friday discounts!

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 January 2026: Get $150 off the Pod 5 Ultra

By Alison Barretta last updated

Eight Sleep's January 2026 sale is here — get the Pod 5 Ultra for $150 off now.

Sleep Tech
Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress

Cyber Monday mattress sales UK: The 7 best deals at Simba, Emma, Eve and more

By Jim McCauley last updated

Cyber Monday is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new mattress, and we've already found some of the very best deals available – starting from just £57.40 for a single bed

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Eve Premium Hybrid Mattress

The best Black Friday mattress deals of 2025: Our top sales picks for every budget

By Claire Davies last updated

Black Friday might be finished but there are still Cyber Monday deals to be had, and we've picked out the best savings

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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.

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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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A woman hiding under the duvets while holding an alarm clock after the clock change

The clocks going back could wreck your sleep this week — here's why, and how to fix it

By Jim McCauley published

That extra hour in bed might have felt like a win, but the clocks changing might still disrupt your sleep — here's what you need to know.

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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
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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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

Sleep
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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