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This image shows a hand holding an iPhone showing the Tom's Guide best mattress page in grayscale. In the background is a bed and pillows
Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead

By Ruth Jones Published

This hidden gem iPhone feature turns my phone from a carnival of excitement to an absolute snoozefest. Here's how to do it.

Sleep
A young brunette woman relaxes against her bed while listening to a podcast through headphones.
Keep waking up at 3 a.m.? A board-certified sleep doctor explains how making this simple switch in your nighttime routine can help manage insomnia

By Frances Daniels Published

Who can resist scrolling and or binge-watching a new show before bed? Well, this simple swap can keep your evening entertaining without the disrupted sleep.

Sleep Problems
Our sleep tech tester testing the silver Oura Ring 4 in bed with white bedsheets and a rattan headboard
This hidden Oura ring feature can help you sleep deeper and for longer — here's how to find it

By Becca Caddy Published

The Oura ring chronotype tool is a hidden feature that’s easy to overlook — but it could be the key to falling asleep faster, sleeping longer, and feeling more rested.

Sleep Tech
Apple Watch Series 11 on a person's wrist
Got a new Apple Watch? I'd change these 7 settings right away

By Sanuj Bhatia last updated

Here are the essential Apple Watch settings to change after setup.

Smartwatches
oura ring 4 in gold
5 hidden Oura Ring features you need to know about, and how to use them right now

By Sam Hopes last updated

Five Oura Ring hidden features everyone should know about, and how to set them up on your device.

Smart Rings
A woman sleeping on her back wearing white tshirt and overhead headphones in bed with brown bedding, with insert of storm clouds and lightning
How to sleep during a storm

By Eve Davies Published

From noise-cancelling sleep earbuds, to acupuncture sleep masks that ease pre-storm pressure headaches

Sleep
Our sleep tech reviewer laying in bed with white sheets wearing purple jumper and the black Garmin Index Sleep Monitor on right arm
Garmin smartwatches have 5 hidden sleep features — and they've transformed how fast I'm falling asleep and how energized I feel waking up

By Eve Davies Published

Garmin owners, these hidden sleep features on your smartwatch could be just what you need to stick to a sleep schedule and ace your recovery

Sleep Tech
A couple cuddle up under a blanket, enjoying a warm and cozy night
Two-thirds of adults want to 'hibernate like a bear' in winter — how 'hygge' is key to sleeping better and staying cozy without turning the heat up

By Ruth Jones Published

Ready to hibernate? Our guide to creating a cozy sleep space, including one of the biggest bedroom trends of 2026.

Sleep
Scenic view of a ski slope with gondolas riding under a blue sky and snow guns blasting powdery goodness
How to wax a snowboard at home — 7 simple steps for a slicker ride

By Dan Bracaglia last updated

It may seem complicated, but you don't have to be Shaun White to grasp the basics of how to wax a snowboard at home. In fact, the process is kind of fun.

Fitness
A young girl in bed with tapestry pattern sheets, laying on her front using a mobile phone as she yawns. With inset of Apple Sleep Focus logo
iPhones have 3 hidden sleep features — and they've stopped me doom scrolling before bed so I get the sleep I need

By Eve Davies Published

No more bedtime doom scrolling — 3 hidden iPhone features that can help you switch off at night and finally get the quality sleep you've been dreaming of

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