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I’m testing the Eight Sleep Pod 6 — it's worth it for hot sleepers and people who keeping waking up at 3 a.m., but for smaller budgets there are two alternatives worth considering

By Ruth Jones Published

The Eight Sleep Pod 6 uses high-tech active cooling to stop night sweats in their tracks. Here's why it's one of my top picks in the early Black Friday sales.

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A woman sleeps while wearing the Oura Ring 5. In the top right foreground, a circular frame shows the Sleepwave app's sleep metrics
Do you really need an Oura Ring 5 to find out why you're waking up at 3 a.m.? This free iPhone app tracked my sleep almost as accurately

By Frances Daniels last updated

This subscription-free app uses contactless motion sensors to track your 3 a.m. wake ups and how long you've been asleep for — here's how it compares to my Oura Ring 5

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Sleep tester Becky George wakes up in bed and stretches, following a good night's sleep
I was struggling to wake up in the mornings until I found this free feature in the Apple Health app — now I’m sleeping better and waking up energized

By Eve Davies Published

Getting to sleep on time and waking up with energy has never been easier now I've turn on this setting on my iPhone. Experts explain why it works.

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A woman lies in bed sleeping peacefully. In the top right foreground, there is an inset image of the iPhone's settings app.
I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until I discovered this free hidden iPhone feature — now I sleep through the night

By Frances Daniels Published

Keep waking up in the middle of the night? This free iPhone feature will help you fall and stay asleep from tonight — and it's backed by sleep experts

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On the left, a close up of the Oura Ring 5 on a person's index finger. On the right, a close up of the Apple Watch on the same person's wrist.
Oura Ring 5 vs Apple Watch: I've tested both, and here's the one that I think sets the gold standard for sleep tracking

By Frances Daniels Published

My Apple Watch was the first sleep tracker I ever used, and then I got myself an Oura Ring 5. Here's the wearable I'm still wearing to bed...

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My 3 a.m. wake-ups stopped when I started testing this pebble shaped device — here's why and how it works

By Nicola Appleton Published

I tested the Sensate vagus nerve stimulator for a week to see if it could reduce my daily stress levels. It works, but is it worth its £299/$299 price tag? Here's what I think.

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A collage of sleep accessories used to deal with sleep disorders brought on by daylight savings. In the bottom right foreground, there is a deals badge.
The clocks going back on Sunday can cause 3 a.m. wake ups and make it harder to fall asleep — 5 products I'm using to survive the change

By Frances Daniels Published

From and energy-boosting light therapy lamp to a cozy weighted blanket, here are all the sleep essentials I'm using to stop daylight savings from disrupting my sleep.

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A collage of three sunrise alarm clocks (the Dreamegg, the Hatch Restore 3 and the Lumie Bodyclock) against a blue background with the word 'tested' across it
6 of the best sunrise alarm clocks to buy now

By Eve Davies last updated

The 6 best sunrise alarm clocks we've tested provide bright wake-up lights that gently help you rise on darker mornings for more daytime energy and better sleep at night

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A closeup of the SnoozeBand Original Sleep headband standing upright on a pillow in our reviewer's bedroom
I tested the Snoozeband Original with built-in speakers — and it transformed how fast I fall asleep

By Ruth Jones Published

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The SnoozeBand Original is a cheap and comfortable solution to those who rely on white noise to fall asleep fast and drown out unwelcome noises, wherever you are.

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I paired my Oura Ring 5 with the Hatch Sleep Clock to track my nights for 2 months — here's why it's become the ultimate combination

By Ashley Thieme Published

I’ve used an Oura Ring for the past three years to track my sleep, but adding the Hatch Sleep Clock to my routine has changed the game.

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