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 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
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.

Sleep
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
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 September 2025: Get up to $150 off the Pod 5

By Alison Barretta last updated

Eight Sleep has extended its end of summer savings — and it could be your last chance to save up to $200 the Pod 5 sleep system until the winter holidays.

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

Simba mattress sales and deals for October 2025: free bedding bundles with selected mattresses

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Get a free bedding bundle with your next hybrid mattress in this month's Simba mattress sale

Mattresses
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.

Mattresses
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

Sleep

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