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A close up of the Oura Ring 5 on a woman's hand. To the left, screenshots of sleep scores from the same night are shown. One is from Apple Watch Ultra's Health App and the other is from the Oura app.
My Oura Ring 5 said my sleep score was much worse than what my Apple Watch was showing me — until I made this simple change

By Frances Daniels Published

I noticed big discrepancies between my Apple Watch Ultra and Oura Ring 5 sleep scores. Turns out I'd made a common mistake with the Oura. Here's how I fixed it fast...

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The image shows the flat green and white dumbbell-shaped Jabees PEACE Duo Pillow Speaker on a green and white striped comforter
I need white noise to sleep but hate earbuds — this $50 pillow speaker transformed my bedtime and I'm now asleep in minutes

By Frances Daniels Published

I tested the Jabees PEACE Duo Pillow Speaker for over 3 weeks and while I no longer have to wear painful earbuds to bed, this speaker isn't for everyone

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The new Hatch Sleep Clock on a white wooden nightstand in our reviewer's bedroom
I tested the Hatch Sleep Clock — it won't replace my Oura Ring 5, but it's still my top pick for dark winter mornings

By Ruth Jones Published

Hatch's new all-in-one sleep tracker and sunrise alarm clock wants to supercharge your bedtime and wake-ups, but does it deliver? I slept next to it for three weeks to find out

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A close up of a woman lying in bed wearing an Apple Watch
The Apple Watch Series 12 is meant to be its best yet for sleep tracking but is there still a place for these bulky wearables?

By Ruth Jones Published

The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to be announced at today's 'Surprise and Shine' event — but as a sleep tech writer, I'm not getting excited.

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A collage of three different sunrise alarm clocks in our testers' respective bedrooms. In the bottom right foreground, there is a deals badge to signify that the clocks are on sale.
Dark mornings are coming — but these 3 Labor Day sunrise alarm clock deals will help you wake up full of energy

By Frances Daniels Published

Save on top-rated sunrise alarm clocks with these 3 Labor Day deals, including a 41% discount on the ultimate Hatch dupe. Plus, brighten fall days with discounts on light therapy lamps...

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Our sleep tech tester testing the silver Oura Ring 4
I love my Oura Ring 5 but these are the sleep tracking rings to buy in today's Labor Day sales — from just $40

By Ruth Jones Published

Sleep tracking rings are a comfortable, subtle way to get a handle on your sleep — these are the best Oura Ring alternative deals to shop in today's Labor Day sales.

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The Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux in a bedroom. A deals badge is seen in the top right foreground.
No more joint pain: Save $1,284 on Sleep Number’s top smart mattress this Labor Day

By Frances Daniels Published

The ComfortNext Lux offers advanced comfort for the shoulders, hips, and knees, making it a great choice for side sleepers with joint pain in today's Labor Day mattress sales.

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A close up of a woman lying in bed sleeping while wearing an Oura Ring. In the right hand side is a screenshot of the Oura app showing sleep tracking data
Is my Oura Ring 100% accurate? No, and I wouldn't expect it to be — here's why I'll keep using it to track my sleep

By Ruth Jones Last updated

A lawsuit alleges the Oura Ring 5 lacks the capability to measure your sleep stages. But how much accuracy do we need from our sleep trackers?

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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

A sunrise alarm clock can help you sleep better and wake up easier — even in summer. Here are our top recommendations for every budget and sleeper.

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A split screen of the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds in their case and a close-up of a Loop earplug placed in a woman's ear. In the bottom left foreground, a deals badge is seen.
Trapped with a snoring roommate? These 7 sleep gadgets will save your semester

By Frances Daniels Published

These 7 deals on ear plugs, white noise machines, and sleep headphones will mask your roommate's snoring and stop you waking up at 3 a.m. from just $10

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