Last updated: February 2026 White noise machines are simple devices, but they vary wildly in quality. Some loop every 10 seconds and sound like a robot. Others play genuinely continuous sound. We tested 11 different machines over 10 weeks, measuring loop consistency,...
Last updated: February 2026 Sleep earbuds are different from regular earbuds. They’re designed to stay in your ears during sleep, play white noise or meditation all night. Research suggests that continuous background sound can improve sleep onset and duration...
Last updated: February 2026 A snoring partner, traffic noise, or a roommate’s 2am bathroom trip can destroy your sleep quality. Earplugs are an affordable solution, but finding the right ones is more nuanced than you’d think. We tested 15 different earplug...
Last updated: February 2026 A quality sleep mask can be the difference between a restful night and waking up at 6am when the sun rises. But not all masks are created equal. We tested 12 different masks over eight weeks, paying special attention to light blocking,...
Last updated: February 2026 Anti-snoring mouthpieces (also called MAD devices or mandibular advancement devices) have been around for years, but which ones actually work? We tested five popular options over six weeks, focusing on fit, comfort, and whether they...
Last updated: February 2026 If you or your partner snores, you’ve probably heard about Smart Nora. This popular anti-snoring system uses a silent inflatable pad under your pillow to gently adjust your head position when snoring is detected — without waking you...
Last updated: February 2026 Snoring affects roughly 45% of adults at least occasionally, according to MedlinePlus, and about 25% are habitual snorers. If you’re the snorer, you probably don’t think it’s a big deal. If you’re the person lying...
Last updated: February 2026 Mouth taping has become one of the most talked-about sleep trends in the last couple of years. The idea is simple: apply a small piece of gentle tape over your lips before bed to encourage nasal breathing during sleep. Proponents say it...
Last updated: February 2026 There are thousands of sleep products on the market. Most of them are fine. Some are great. A few are genuinely life-changing for the right person. The problem isn’t finding sleep products — it’s cutting through the noise to...
Last updated: February 2026 You’ve probably seen the standard sleep hygiene list a hundred times: dark room, cool temperature, no screens. And you’ve probably thought, “Yeah, I know all that — so why am I still awake at 1 AM?” The problem...
Last updated: February 2026 You’re lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, doing math about how many hours of sleep you’ll get “if I fall asleep right now.” Sound familiar? You’re not broken, and you don’t need a complicated protocol or a $3,000 mattress. You need a...
