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 December 2024 — the best bed discounts to shop now

By Louis Ramirez last updated

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

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

The best Emma mattress deals December: up to 60% off foam and hybrid mattresses

By Ruth Jones last updated

It's your last chance to grab an amazing discount in the Emma Black Friday mattress sale

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 December 2024: Up to $100 off smart beds

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 white mattress floating over plants

Simba mattress sales and deals for December

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Read about all the latest Simba mattress deals and offers here

Mattresses
DreamCloud deals

DreamCloud mattress sales for December 2024: Up to 50% off luxury beds

By Claire Davies last updated

This month's best DreamCloud mattress sale is up to 50% off these hotel-stye beds-in-a-box.

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 December 2024: Get 50% off plus 66% off bundles

By Claire Davies last updated

Nectar's best-selling memory foam and hybrid mattresses are heavily discounted right now. Here's what to shop...

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
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

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