Jack Ridsdale

Jack Ridsdale

Sleep Deals Writer

Jack, a multimedia journalist, is the Sleep Deals Writer for Tom's Guide. Since attaining his journalism degree at the University of Gloucestershire, Jack has built up eight years of experience in writing and content creation. At Tom’s Guide, he is responsible for reporting on the latest deals and sales on mattresses, mattress toppers, beds, bedding, and sleep tech. Jack is fascinated by the link between sleep and mental health, productivity, and general quality-of-life. He’s especially interested in exploring how technology from brands like Sleep Number and Eight Sleep can improve sleep and general wellbeing. His other interests include live music and gaming, subjects about which he has penned thousands of words.

Latest articles by Jack Ridsdale

A Helix Sleep mattress with a Tom's Guide Black Friday deals badge

By Louis Ramirez, Claire Davies last updated

Black Friday is the best time to buy a good mattress for less. Here are the best deals available right now.

Mattresses
An Overwatch 2 promotional image featuring six of the games' main heroes

I’ve been playing Overwatch since Day 1 — here’s why Overwatch Classic isn’t working

By Jack Ridsdale published

You’ll need to wear some thick nostalgia goggles to get the most out of this throwback mode

Gaming
DreamCloud mattress sales and deals image shows the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress placed on a wooden bed frame and with a labrador lying on top

DreamCloud mattress sales for November 2024: Save up to 50% and an extra $100 ahead of Black Friday

By Claire Davies last updated

This month's best DreamCloud mattress sale is up to 50% off these hotel-stye beds-in-a-box, ahead of Black Friday sales.

Mattresses
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress UK shown on a black bedframe in a black bedroom and with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid on the image

DreamCloud Black Friday mattress sale 2024: Get 50% off + $100 off for a limited time

By Jack Ridsdale last updated

We're a month away from Black Friday, but DreamCloud already has some huge savings on its premium mattresses – so should you buy now?

Mattresses
A woman lies in her bed at night, sleeping well. On the floor next to her is the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover Pod. A Tom's Guide Eight Sleep price drop deals graphic (left)

Best Eight Sleep mattress sales and deals for November 2024: Up to $400 off smart beds this Black Friday

By Alison Barretta last updated

Learn about the latest Eight Sleep discount codes and deals, to help you pick up one of these cooling, adjusting, data-tracking beds for less.

Sleep
A Helix Midnight Luxe mattress on a bedframe in a bedroom with a Tom's Guide Black Friday label

Best mattress sale in November 2024 — the best Black Friday deals to shop now

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Check out today's best mattress sales with discounts on Casper, Purple, and more.

Mattresses
Simba Green mattress with deals flag overlaid

Simba mattress sales and deals for November: get free pillows, duvets, and more

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Read about the latest Simba mattress deals, and find out how to get Simba bedding for free, without a Simba mattress discount code.

Mattresses
Jack Reynor and Florence Pugh in "Midsommar" (2019)

These are the 10 scariest movie scenes of all time

By Alix Blackburn published

What’s the scariest movie scene of all time? Our writers share a scene that scared them the most.

Movies
The Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress on a bed in a well lit room

I'm a mattress tester with back pain – these are the Simba hybrid beds I'd buy in today’s 20% off Halloween sale

By Jo Plumridge published

Simba’s Halloween sale is on now until 31 October, with 20% off all mattresses.

Mattresses
Nectar mattress image shows a woman reading next to her sleeping partner on a Nectar Memory Foam mattress

Which is the best Nectar mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Trying to choose the best Nectar mattress for you? Here's how to pick between the sleep brand's memory foam and hybrid beds.

Mattresses
The DreamCloud Premier Mattress on a wooden bedframe in a deep red color bedroom

Which is the best DreamCloud mattress? Everything you need to know

By Frances Daniels last updated

Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.

Mattresses
Woman with arms in the air stretching on her bed with back to the camera as she wakes up from sleep

How a good mattress can help improve your mental health

By Jack Ridsdale published

For World Mental Health Day, we explore how the right mattress can improve your sleep and mental health.

Mattresses
Emma mattress sales lead image with a best price flag overlaid

The best Emma mattress deals November: up to 50% off foam and hybrid mattresses

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Emma July mattress sales are live with up to 50% off foam and hybrid beds, with big discounts for both UK and US shoppers.

Mattresses

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