Sleeping

A pair of $139 brainwave-synching earbuds uses your body's data to shape your sleep. Whether it's a peaceful night or quality power naps, they stand to be a game-changer for anyone who has trouble getting enough shut-eye naturally.

There's precious little human dignity in economy airline travel to begin with; why not go all the way? The HypNap TruRest offers you the opportunity to attempt sleep with your face mashed into a padded cradle, and arrive red, wrinkly and refreshed.

Scientists have designed a smart mattress designed to tap into the body's circadian rhythms, carefully heating and cooling different areas to coax you into a deep slumber, with some promising results from an early trial.

Back in late 2017, Bose launched an Indiegogo for a new pair of earbuds designed to help folks get a good night's sleep. The Sleepbuds went on general sale in mid-2018 and now the second generation is being readied for direct release.

The Kokoon Bluetooth headphones are deeply comfortable and deliver solid sound. However, the "sleep enhancing" bells and whistles are a little inconsistent for headphones priced at the luxury end of the market, so they're not for everyone.

If you missed out on a pair of Bose’s noise-masking Sleepbuds during the Indiegogo campaign last November, the company has now made them available to the public. They're designed to sit comfortably in your ears all night, masking traffic noise or snoring partners with relaxing natural sounds.

As more and more devices bathe our eyes in blue light at night, our sleep patterns will be disturbed and it's even possible that some cancer risks might increase​. So what to do? Do blue-light-blocking glasses, screens and filters do anything to help?​ We asked an expert to find out.

​Shopping for frequent flyers can be difficult: Due to sheer necessity, they likely already have everything they need to navigate the inherent challenges of air travel. Here’s a selection of innovative gifts and gadgets that should surprise and please even the most well-equipped of travelers.

A new pair of electronic earplugs from Hush takes a novel approach to delivering peace through your ears. We recently got to try them out.​

Resembling a regular sleep mask, the Neuroon is a wireless device that connects to a dedicated mobile app for Android or iOs and monitors your brain waves, analyzes your sleep patterns, and uses bright light therapy to help improve sleep quality for those who have trouble falling or staying asleep.