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

DreamCloud sale

Best mattress sale in March 2025 — up to 50% off mattresses from DreamCloud, Saatva, Nectar and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Find the best mattress sales from sleep brands such as DreamCloud, Nectar, Helix and more.

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

The best Emma mattress deals March 2025: Up to 60% off top boxed mattress

By Ruth Jones last updated

January sees some big price drops for Emma mattresses on both sides of the Atlantic.

Mattresses
A white mattress floating over plants

Simba mattress sales and deals for March 2025: 20% off top-rated mattresses

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Know about the latest deals and offers on Simba’s top-rated mattresses

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) representing best eight sleep discounts

Best Eight Sleep mattress sales and deals for March 2025: $100 off smart bed sets

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 Tech
DreamCloud deals

DreamCloud mattress sales for March 2025: 50% off mattresses plus $599 worth of free bedding

By Claire Davies last updated

DreamCloud's spring sale brings the firm's biggest offer ever.

Mattresses
A close up of the end of a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Best Nectar mattress sales for March 2025: Get 50% off mattresses and 66% off bundles

By Claire Davies last updated

Nectar's best-selling memory foam and hybrid mattresses are excellent value for money. Here's what to shop in the March Nectar sale...

Mattresses
Captain Majima pilots the Goromaru ship

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the best spin-off yet — here's my verdict after 30 hours

By Jack Ridsdale published

This Black Flag-lite is full-fat fun

Gaming
Mattress topper deals

Best mattress topper deals for January 2025: Up to 40% off ahead of Presidents' Day

By Louis Ramirez last updated

These mattress topper deals will breathe new life into your mattress at a fraction of the cost of a new bed.

Mattress Toppers
A screenshot from Sniper Elite: Resistance showing the hero carrying a body while firing a pistol

Sniper Elite: Resistance offers more of the same stealth-action — here’s why that's a good thing

By Jack Ridsdale published

Sniper Elite: Resistance may be a half-step sequel, but it's still damn good fun.

Gaming
The best Zinus mattress sales, featuring a lifestyle image of the Zinus Green Tea Mattress on a black platform bed base with a black headboard atop a shag rug in a neutral bedroom

The best Zinus mattress sales for January 2025: Up to 53% off

By Jack Ridsdale published

Prices have plummeted further in this month's Zinus mattress sale, with great deals on cheap hybrid and memory foam mattresses.

Mattresses
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-ProAdapt mattress on a gray bed frame against a dark gray wall

How much do Tempur-Pedic mattresses cost and where can you find the cheapest prices?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

This is how much you can expect to pay for a Tempur-Pedic mattress, along with advice on where to find the best bargains.

Mattresses
An Emma Elite mattress on a bedframe in a wood-panelled bedroom with a Tom's Guide 'Act Fast' badge

Quick! Huge early January sale takes 60% off Emma's top hybrid mattress

By Jack Ridsdale published

We recommend the Emma Elite mattress for many sleepers, and right now you can save over £1,500 in the January sales at Mattress Online.

Mattresses
Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress

Save up to £891 on Simba's ultimate hybrid mattress in their New Year sale

By Jack Ridsdale published

You can currently get up to a £891 discount when you buy this Simba's top-rated Hybrid Ultra mattress.

Mattresses
An Emma mattress bed setup

Boxing Day deal! Over £400 off top Emma cooling mattress bundle in today's sale

By Jack Ridsdale published

Emma's Boxing Day savings include an incredible deal for hot sleepers, with over £400 off a mattress, pillow and duvet.

Mattresses
A couple laugh while lying on the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro on a wooden bed frame, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid in the bottom right corner

Don't wait for Boxing Day! Get £322 off this hybrid Panda mattress now

By Jack Ridsdale published

The Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress Pro is perfect for cosy winter nights, and right now its 25% off. Here's why that's a great deal.

Mattresses
Emma Elite mattress in a modern bedroom with a Tom's Guide mattress deals badge

Last chance savings! 5 Cyber Monday mattress deals still available

By Jack Ridsdale published

If you hit snooze on Black Friday, we're sharing 5 Cyber Monday mattress deals that are still live.

Mattresses
A woman lying on aPanda mattress on a wooden bed frame with a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals label

The best Black Friday mattress deals UK 2024: The best deals still live

By Jack Ridsdale last updated

Black Friday is over — but there a handful of deals still available to snap up

Mattresses
A Nectar mattress in a dimly lit bedroom with a Tom's Guide Black Friday deals bade

Hurry! Free bedding bundle plus 48% off in extended Nectar Black Friday mattress sale

By Jack Ridsdale published

Nectar's extended Black Friday sale sees Nectar Memory Foam mattress at 48% off, plus £194 worth of free bedding thrown in

Mattresses
Origin Hybrid mattress

The luxuriously soft Origin Hybrid Pro is just £529 for Black Friday

By Jack Ridsdale published

The award-winning Origin Hybrid Pro mattress is currently 45% off in this unmissable Black Friday deal.

Mattresses
A Simba mattress with a Tom's Guide Black Friday label

Simba Black Friday mattress sale 2024: Up to 25% in Black Friday sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

These are the best deals to look for in Simba's Black Friday mattress sale.

Mattresses
A man touching a mattress in a store

When is the best time to buy a mattress? Here's why it's Black Friday

By Claire Davies last updated

Here's everything you need to know about all the major mattress sales of the year, and if Black Friday is the best time to buy

Mattresses
An Emma Cooling Elite mattress on a grey bedframe

Emma Black Friday mattress deals 2024: Up to 55% off top-rated mattresses

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Emma is offering half-price on some of their top-rated mattresses including the premium Elite mattress.

Mattresses
DreamCloud mattress

DreamCloud Black Friday mattress sale 2024: The cheapest prices this year

By Jack Ridsdale last updated

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales have been extended at DreamCloud giving huge savings on its premium mattresses – so should you buy 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
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
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