Jim McCauley

Jim McCauley

A professional writer with over a quarter of a century's experience, Jim has been covering mattress and sleep-related subjects for TechRadar, Tom's Guide and T3 over the past few years, gathering an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the mattress industry along the way. Previously Jim has covered a wide variety of subjects, working widely in the tech and gaming sectors, and more recently covering the design and wellness industries. When they're not hammering at their keyboard, Jim can be found performing on the streets of Bath or in actual theatres; they recently appearedin Beauty and the Beast at Bath's Rondo Theatre and they also serve as a trustee, designer and occasional producer for a local theatre group.

Articles by: Jim McCauley

Man and woman rotate their double mattress

How long does a mattress last? Plus, key signs that it’s time to upgrade

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Are your mattress's days numbered? Find out how long it'll probably last, and how you can prolong its lifespan.

Simba Hybrid Pro with Lowest price flag

I've just spotted the best early Black Friday mattress deal – and it's price-locked, too

By Jim McCauley published

One of our very favourite mattress brands has launched its Black Friday sale early, delivering the lowest prices of the year – and they come with a price promise, too.

Half of a Saatva Classic mattress as seen from above, with a mustard yellow background and a badge saying "DON'T MISS"

4 of the best Labor Day mattress deals, as chosen by our Sleep Editor

By Jim McCauley last updated

To save you some searching I've found the best Labor Day mattress deals of the lot and explained why they're so good.

Simba Cooling Body Pillow

Simba Cooling Body Pillow review 2025: hug the pain away

By Jim McCauley published

Simba's Cooling Body Pillow promises to keep your spine aligned to banish aches and pains.

Simba Stratos Pillow

Simba Stratos pillow review: simple but surprisingly effective

By Jim McCauley published

Simba's basic pillow doesn't have a lot going on, but it's quietly competent and we rather like it.

A sleepy Pikachu and a Pokémon Sleep logo against a green grassy background

Pokémon Sleep: how to catch better ZZZs (and more Pokémon)

By Jim McCauley published

Our sleep editor has some helpful bedtime tips to help you get the most out of Pokémon Sleep.

Prime Day mattress deals

Amazon Prime Day mattress deals 2023: the party's over but you can still save

By Jim McCauley last updated

You can still save on a new bed even though the Amazon Prime Day sales are over.

Emma Original mattress on Prime Day

With this Prime Day mattress deal the Emma Original's the cheapest I've ever seen it

By Jim McCauley published

Grab this Amazon Prime Day mattress deal before it's too late.

Prime Day mattress deal

Casper and Simba are winning at Prime Day mattress deals this year

By Jim McCauley last updated

I'm TechRadar's Sleep Editor, and these two brands are the only ones that have impressed me on Prime Day.

The Simba GO Hybrid mattress with a badge overlaid saying "DON'T MISS"

Don't miss this rare chance to save on Simba's most sustainable mattress

By Jim McCauley published

Simba's GO Hybrid mattress is hardly ever discounted, so you should get on this deal before it vanishes again

A man lies next to an open fridge door to stay cool when trying to sleep in hot weather

How to sleep in hot weather: expert advice on how to survive the heatwave

By Claire Davies last updated

Learn how to sleep in hot weather with these expert tricks, hacks and techniques.

A person taking pillows off a bed to clean them

How to keep your pillows fresh in summer

By Jim McCauley published

Don't let the summer heat get the better of your pillows; follow these tips to keep them spring-fresh.

Saatva Classic mattress

How to choose a mattress

By Jim McCauley published

Can't decide on a new mattress? Let our sleep editor guide you through the options.

The Origin Coolmax Latex Pillow on a bed, leaning against the headboard

Origin Coolmax Latex Pillow review: great quality but not for everyone

By Jim McCauley published

The Origin Coolmax Latex Pillow is firm and springy with great cooling, but it's one you'll either love or hate.

Woman lying in bed, blowing her nose

How to sleep better with hay fever symptoms: 5 expert tips

By Jim McCauley published

A sleep expert shares her tips for sleeping well when you're suffering from seasonal allergies.

Close up of the Emma NextGen Premium mattress with the corner cut away to reveal the interior layers

Emma's new mattress appears to be an innerspring model, and I'm interested

By Jim McCauley published

The new Emma NextGen Premium mattress is all about the springs, with foam for comfort, and that pleases me.

A person being woken up in the morning, reaching for the alarm clock

Sleep expert reveals how to cope with the clocks going forward

By Jim McCauley published

Start preparing tonight so you don't feel like a zombie on Monday morning.

How to sleep through the night: A man sits on the edge of his bed because he's unable to sleep

How to sleep through the night: a sleep expert explains all

By Sarah Biddlecombe last updated

A sleep expert reveals how to stop frequent night-time wake-ups ruining your sleep.

A person sleeping badly with a phone in the foreground and a bade saying TechRadar Sleep Week 2023

World Sleep Day: study links depression with bad sleep habits

By Jim McCauley published

Poor sleep and depression go hand-in-hand, it seems; we look at the numbers and explore how you can fix things.

A woman asleep in bed with a badge overlaid saying "TechRadar Sleep Week 2023"

Sleep Week 2023 – seven days of sleep-boosting tips

By Jim McCauley last updated

Sleep Week 2023 is here, with a wealth of advice, tips and tech to help you sleep better than ever before.

Yellow stains on a white bed pillow

Why pillows turn yellow – and how to tell if they’re healthy to sleep on

By Claire Davies last updated

Learn why pillows turn yellow or brown, and how you can tell whether they're safe to sleep on.

A person lying awake in bed at night, with overlaid badge reading 'TechRadar Sleep Week 2023'

Can't get to sleep? The 15 minute rule is your friend

By Jim McCauley published

If restful slumber's eluding you, this simple technique can settle you back into better sleep.

A still from the Pokémon Sleep trailer showing Meowth sleeping on someone's bed

Pokémon Sleep is a sleep app I wasn’t expecting, and I’m kind of intrigued

By Jim McCauley published

Catch Pokémon while catching ZZZs? Pokémon Sleep could be a whole new way of improving your slumber.

A woman shaking out a duvet in a bedroom

How often should you swap your bedsheets during flu season?

By Jim McCauley published

A bedding expert reveals all, and explains how your choice of bedding can make things harder for the flu virus.

woman in bed with duvet pulled over her head

How to find your sleep window and catch better ZZZs

By Jim McCauley published

Can't sleep? Knowing your optimal time to go to bed can make a world of difference; here's how to work it out.

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