Articles by 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

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

By Claire Davies last updated 16 March 23

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

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

By Jim McCauley published 14 March 23

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 28 February 23

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

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How often should you swap your bedsheets during flu season?

By Jim McCauley published 1 February 23

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

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How to find your sleep window and catch better ZZZs

By Jim McCauley published 24 January 23

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

How to dry your bedding indoors (without a tumble dryer)

By Jim McCauley published 15 December 22

Dry your bedding indoors without running up a massive electricity bill by following these tips.

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These are the top sleep podcasts for falling asleep faster

By Claire Davies last updated 14 December 22

Find the best sleep podcasts for helping you to drift off faster and easier at night.

Last chance to save BIG on our top-rated memory foam mattress

By Jim McCauley last updated 28 November 22

There are some incredible savings to be had in Emma's Black Friday sale, but you'd better move fast.

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7 tips for better sleep when you're feeling anxious

By Jim McCauley published 12 November 22

If it's all feeling too much right now, here's how to stop anxiety from keeping you awake all night.

Philips Original Radio ORD7100C/10 review

By Jim McCauley published 15 January 13

Styled after a classic Philips radio from 1955, the Philips Original Radio strikes a deliciously retro pose with its heavy duty Bakelite-ish casing, chrome knobs and brushed metal trim.