#sleep-technology

#sleep-technology

Of course, no one knows that fact better than the 22 drivers in F1, who compete in a couple dozen competitions from Melbourne to Monaco in a span of nine months. They race cars at speeds of 220 mph, in a crucible where split-second decisions could decide a Grand Prix (or even end a career). Suffice to say, sleep is of critical performance to F1 drivers - and probably of even more importance for them than other elite athletes.

It is a $3,050 mattress cover filled with sensors to monitor heart rate and body temperature. For people who pay $199 to $399 for an annual subscription, the cover will automatically heat and cool itself throughout the night to keep the owner at a sleep-optimal temperature. The add-on base (about $2,000) raises the angle of the bed to make reading more comfortable or to help stop snoring. Eight Sleep gently vibrates its users awake;

Thomas Heatherwick has turned his attention from grand architectural gestures to the intimate space of the bedroom, collaborating with British lighting brand Tala on Wake, a sleep light designed to combat our screen-obsessed bedtime habits. The partnership between Heatherwick Studio and Tala represents a three-year journey into the intersection of design, wellness, and technology. The result is a bedside lamp that functions as both functional lighting and a circadian sleep aid, crafted from hand-glazed ceramic and pressed glass with an undulating form that mimics natural sunrise and sunset patterns.

Sealy has been a mattress brand since 1881, offering modern varieties such as memory foam and hybrid mattresses, alongside traditional innerspring beds.

CEO Peter Barsoom reflects on his past mindset towards sleep, stating, "Sleep was something you did when you retired," before changing to valuing six to eight hours nightly.

Hot sleepers, this one's for you: Our social media manager Rebecca Grambone has this mattress in her space and can't stop raving about its cooling technology. She notes that it "actively draws and releases excess heat away from your body through the cooling top cover and copper foam." Aside from its breathability, she also points to its comfortable feel. While she said it took some time for it to feel more comfortable, she says it now offers a supportive and cozy feel to catch some z's. Grambone's verdict: "I would say that this mattress is a middle ground mattress. It's not too plush but not too hard-it's just right!"