REVIEW – Have you ever wanted to check your blood oxygen saturation levels (Sp02) because you have or think you might have sleep apnea or some other health issue. The Wellue O2Ring lets you do that quickly and will let you track oxygen levels and your heart rate while you sleep. Let’s take a deep […]
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REVIEW – I have suffered from insomnia for so many years, that the feeling of just accepting it is quite normal. However, I am always looking for new ways to understand what the issues are when I am sleeping or attempting to sleep, and for suggestions on how to get better sleep. Enter the Sleepscore
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NEWS – How many nights have you spent flipping your pillow over to find the cold side?! That’s where the Moona Active Cooling Pillow Pad comes in. According to Moona’s sleep science, body temperature, especially head temperature, is key to a good night’s sleep. Moona uses an active thermoregulation system to keep your pillow comfortably
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – I’ve reviewed many pillows over the years and although they all promise to be the most comfortable, most supportive, coolest pillows, they usually aren’t (for me). The U2 Pillow promised to no tossing and turning. Did it actually deliver on that promise? Keep reading to find out. What is it? The U2
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REVIEW – Years ago, my wife and I had a cheap solid block of foam mattress which sagged in places after only a couple of years. Since then, we only bought “normal” innerspring mattresses—afraid to go the foam route again. However, science marches on and we again considered getting a foam mattress to replace our
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NEWS – When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep in the 21st century, it’s not enough to just replace an old mattress with a new one. It’s now gotten … complicated. Instead of old-time spring coil mattresses, you can now choose from foam, air or hybrid designs. We now buy “sleep systems”. One
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REVIEW – I have reviewed a few devices that promise relaxation and better sleep, and so far I have only found one that lives up to its claims and that has become a solution to help with my insomnia. Xen by Neuvana is a new device that has a unique approach towards helping with relaxation
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REVIEW – I have tested several devices that claim to help the quality of sleep and help with falling asleep faster. So far, none of them have been able to live up to their hype. Now I get to test the Kokoon Sleep Aiding Headphones. Will this time be the charm or just another miss?
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ARTICLE – Have you ever been lying in bed unable to fall asleep due to loud traffic or obnoxious neighbors? It turns out that enduring stressful noises like these negatively impacts our well-being. Similarly, sounds in the workplace can disrupt us and influence our productivity, which is where noise-reducing and noise-canceling gadgets come in to save
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REVIEW – For many years I have suffered with and dealt with insomnia. The older I have become the more difficult it has become for me to get even close to 5 continuous hours of sleep. Recently, I have been trying aids like ZZZQuil, etc, with minimal long term results. When I heard about the
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REVIEW – Pillows aren’t normally considered gadgets, but every Gadgeteer needs a good night’s sleep right? This Gadgeteer is super picky when it comes to her pillows. So much so, that I slept on the same pillow for over a decade much to my partner’s complaints. I was recently offered 3 pillows to test from
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ARTICLE – I recently read an article in Curiosity about how pink noise can help you fall asleep just like white noise. I knew about white noise being used for sleep but had never heard of pink noise (those of you steeped in the world of acoustics or engineering will have to forgive this biologist/entomologist
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NEWS – If you’ve ever had insomnia, you know that it’s a miserable experience. You’re so tired, but you can’t fall asleep. Some sleeping medications might help the problem for a while, but could a gadget help you fall asleep faster? That’s where Thim comes in. Thim is a wearable smart ring that is designed
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REVIEW – Sleep. We all need it, but for many of us, we don’t get enough. Sleeping in hotel rooms is especially problematic. Loud climate control systems, aircraft or traffic noise certainly contribute to the issue. My favorite are these two: the ever-present “I don’t care that this isn’t my house and I’ll talk as
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NEWS – I’ve worn glasses for years and for the most part they don’t bother me. That is except when I’m trying to lay on my side while relaxing or watching tv. It seems, no matter how I position myself, my glasses inevitably end up digging into the side face. The LaySee pillow is designed
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REVIEW – If you enjoy the soothing sounds of rain, a fan, the ocean, or perhaps the gentle quiet sound of nature at night, then the Sztrokia Sleep Sound Machine would be a great device for you to have. Whether you like to listen to these sounds while you sleep, study, or just need some kind
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REVIEW – I’m a tech guy, so when I can get hard data or charts, I’m a happy person. When the EverSleep review offer came along, I said to myself “Bring on the data!”. What is it? The EverSleep sleep tracker is a wrist-worn device that tracks many aspects of your sleep with the aim
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REVIEW – My wife turns into a small furnace when she sleeps. She also likes to be covered by heavy, thick blankets. This is great during the cooler fall and winter months, but becomes problematic during the summer. I also tend to sleep warm and enjoy the embrace of a fluffy, well feathered comforter. With
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REVIEW – In the last year or so, weighted sleeping blankets have been a trendy product for people who have sleep issues. Why would you want a heavy blanket on you while you sleep? Apparently, when gentle pressure is applied to the body, it has a calming effect. This is known as deep touch pressure
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REVIEW – Zzzzzzzz… huh? Oh! Sorry, friends! I must have dozed off while writing my review! And that’s a good thing in this case. I’m checking out the J-Pillow, a different (and award-winning) take on the travel pillow design. Not only is it comfy, but it’s got some neat tricks up hidden under it’s wings.
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