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CNET
4 days ago
- Health
- CNET
The Bear Cloud Cirrus Pillows Help Me Sleep at Night, and They're 30% Off This Summer
Summer sale: A pair of queen-size Bear Cloud Cirrus pillows is available for $105 -- a discount of 30% -- if you use code SUMMER on Bear's website. And the sale extends sitewide, so you can use the same code to get 30% off on mattresses, bed bases and sheets, too. The pillows you use every night can have a huge impact on your quality of sleep. As a self-proclaimed poor sleeper (with the data to prove it), I've tried a ton of sleep products and accessories over the years to help me get better rest, including pillows. As a combination sleeper, I switch positions constantly throughout the night, making it hard to find a pillow that's comfortable regardless of how weirdly I contort my body while sleeping. A few months ago, I swapped out our pillows (again) to try Bear's Cloud Cirrus Pillows and haven't looked back. I love sleeping on Bear's fluffy Cloud Cirrus Pillows. Aly Lopez/CNET These pillows are incredibly fluffy and light. As soon as I rest my head on them, I feel like I'm floating away on a soft cloud. The material used inside is a 3D polyester fill, which is breathable and hypoallergenic -- a great feature for those with allergen sensitivities. I've also found that I sleep cooler on the Cloud Cirrus Pillows than others I've tried due to their light construction that allows for more airflow. To top it all off, they're also made cruelty-free thanks to the down-alternative materials. Despite being soft and fluffy, they still offer plenty of support and help keep my neck and spine aligned no matter which position I'm sleeping in. Bear offers free shipping, a lifetime warranty for mattresses and a 30-night return period for sleep accessories (including pillows) -- although with the cloudlike experience you'll have on the Bear Cloud Cirrus Pillows, I doubt you'll want to return them. For more options, check out our roundup of the best pillow for every kind of sleeper.
CNET
10-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Prime Day Deal: Save Up to 35% on Yeti Ramblers, Coolers and More at Amazon
It's hot outside, and staying hydrated is key to enjoying these warm summer months. One simple way to ensure you drink enough water is by carrying a reusable water bottle wherever you go. If you've been considering purchasing a Yeti Rambler but hesitated due to the price tag, I have good news. Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, you can get a new Yeti bottle for up to 35% off. I have several Yeti Rambler water bottles and travel mugs that I have been using daily for years. They are made from rust-resistant, kitchen-grade stainless steel. Most Yeti drinkware is dishwasher safe, but I always hand-wash mine -- especially those with stickers I've added -- and they've held up amazingly well. The Ramblers have kept my water cold during countless hikes, camping trips, vacations and everyday use. I toss them in my bag and the backseat of my car and have never had any issues with leaks. Although I have accidentally dropped them an embarrassing number of times, there are hardly any dents to show for it. My collection of trusty, non-rusty Yeti bottles and mugs. I have been using these for years. Aly Lopez/CNET Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The Yeti Ramblers come in various sizes, ranging from 18 to 46 ounces, and in many fun colorways and lid options. Right now, you can save $15 and snag a 36-ounce Yeti Rambler bottle with a chug cap (my favorite lid) for $35. This Prime Day deal includes other high-quality Yeti products, such as dog bowls, ice buckets and coolers of various designs. A Yeti cooler is a great way to keep all your food and beverage items colder for longer, whether you're camping, tailgating, grilling out or going to the beach. Amazon's sale will save you $81 on a Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler, bringing the price down from $325 to $244. For more amazing sales, check out the best Prime Day deals under $10, under $25 and under $100. Why this deal matters Reusable bottles encourage you to drink more water and are also environmentally friendly. Investing in a Yeti bottle or mug can help prevent you from purchasing countless plastic bottles or disposable coffee cups over the years. Yeti products are more expensive, but I can attest to the fact that they're worth it -- and you can save a pretty penny on them thanks to Amazon's Prime Day deals.
CNET
09-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
These Cloudlike Pillows Are the Ones I Use Every Night, and They're 35% Off
Extended 4th of July sale: A pair of queen-size Bear Cloud Cirrus pillows is available for $98 -- a discount of 35% -- if you use code JULY4 on Bear's website. And the sale extends sitewide, so you can use the same code to get 35% off on mattresses, bed bases and sheets, too. The pillows you use every night can have a huge impact on your quality of sleep. As a self-proclaimed poor sleeper (with the data to prove it), I've tried a ton of sleep products and accessories over the years to help me get better rest, including pillows. As a combination sleeper, I switch positions constantly throughout the night, making it hard to find a pillow that's comfortable regardless of how weirdly I contort my body while sleeping. A few months ago, I swapped out our pillows (again) to try Bear's Cloud Cirrus Pillows and haven't looked back. I love sleeping on Bear's fluffy Cloud Cirrus Pillows. Aly Lopez/CNET These pillows are incredibly fluffy and light. As soon as I rest my head on them, I feel like I'm floating away on a soft cloud. The material used inside is a 3D polyester fill, which is breathable and hypoallergenic -- a great feature for those with allergen sensitivities. I've also found that I sleep cooler on the Cloud Cirrus Pillows than others I've tried due to their light construction that allows for more airflow. To top it all off, they're also made cruelty-free thanks to the down-alternative materials. Despite being soft and fluffy, they still offer plenty of support and help keep my neck and spine aligned no matter which position I'm sleeping in. Bear offers free shipping, a lifetime warranty for mattresses and a 30-night return period for sleep accessories (including pillows) -- although with the cloudlike experience you'll have on the Bear Cloud Cirrus Pillows, I doubt you'll want to return them. For more sales, check out our roundup of the best Amazon Prime Day deals.
CNET
08-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Up Your Sleep Game With 20% Off a Manta Sleep Mask for Prime Day
Countless distractions can prevent us from getting quality sleep. For those living in apartments or busy cities, constant noise and light pollution can frequently disrupt our circadian rhythms. For others, it could be too quiet to fall asleep. As a member of CNET's sleep team, I have tested many bedtime-related products, from mattresses and bedding to sleep supplements and headphones. The Manta Sound Sleep Mask is one nighttime accessory that passed the test, and right now, it's 20% off. Manta Sleep offers various customizable sleep masks, from the original to pure silk to therapeutic options such as weighted, cooling or steaming eye masks. This Prime Day, the brand is offering 20% off its sleep masks on Amazon, including the Silk Mask, Kids Sleep Mask and Cooling Sleep Mask. Manta's sleep masks have C-shaped eyecups specifically designed for side sleepers. They also have an adjustable velcro head strap, allowing you to create a comfortable and personalized fit to block out all light. Manta sleep masks are completely adjustable and surprisingly light. Aly Lopez/CNET I tried the more expensive Manta Sound Sleep Mask to block out the city noises and bright street lights that usually keep me up. Thanks to the thin built-in Bluetooth headphones, I can easily connect it to my phone and listen to soothing music, podcasts or sounds without disturbing my partner. The mask is light and breathable, and the eyecups are cushioned and spacious. I don't feel any unwanted pressure on my eyes or eyelashes. It is also machine-washable and has an impressive battery life of up to 20 hours. I've been using it for a while now, and it has helped me fall asleep much faster. I've also taken a few successful afternoon naps, something I could never do before. You can score 20% off the high-tech Manta Sound Sleep Mask during Prime Day through the brand's website. That's a solid savings of $31, bringing the price down from $155 to $124. Watch me test the Manta Sound sleep mask. Why this deal matters Prime Day runs through July 11 this year. It's a great time to improve your sleep game and save 20% on a new sleep mask from Manta. This also makes for a great holiday or birthday gift for the friend or family member in your life who struggles to get enough shuteye. For more sales, check out the Best Prime Day Mattress Deals and Prime Day Deals Under $100.
CNET
27-06-2025
- Health
- CNET
Best Cheap Mattresses on Walmart for 2025
A glimpse into one of the large storage spaces at our testing facility. Aly Lopez/CNET CNET's team of sleep experts has spent years testing, reviewing, cutting open and researching beds. Collectively, we've tested well over 300 beds. All the testing happens in our 6,000-square-foot mattress warehouse in Reno, Nevada, which includes two mock bedrooms we use to film our reviews and test beds. Our testing approach to mattresses is very hands-on and involves analyzing a bed's construction, feel and firmness. We make sure every bed gets multiple points of view from our entire team to ensure we're best representing different genders, body types and sleeper needs. Firmness and feel The Mattress Smasher tests the firm side of the Plank Firm mattress. Aly Lopez/CNET The first and arguably most important factor we look for when we test a bed is how it feels and how firm it is. These are some of the most subjective factors in mattress testing. They depend on your body weight or how much pressure you put on the bed. Through the years, we've found that our experience doesn't always match a brand's website. To test firmness, we have every lie on the bed in different positions, compiling the data to compare it to other beds we've tested. We note how it feels on our backs, and pressure points like the shoulders, hips and knees. Once we feel comfortable with our experience with the bed and have recorded our subjective firmness, we pass the bed off to the Mattress Smasher 9000. The MS9k is a proprietary machine built by the CNET Labs team. This gives us an objective numerical value for firmness across every bed we test. Motion isolation I often describe motion isolation as how well a bed dampens movement across the surface, aka, can you feel someone move around next to you? This is a huge factor that couples need to consider when choosing their next bed. To test motion isolation, I would lie on the bed and close my eyes while someone else moved around on the other side of the bed. Then, I'd rate how much I can feel their movement. Testing the motion isolation with a glass of water on the end and flopping around. It passed. Dillon Lopez/CNET Next, we perform the classic water glass test. It involves setting a glass of water on the edge of a bed and rolling toward and away from it. We note how much the water sloshes in the glass. Traditionally, memory foam tends to do the best in this area. Edge support Edge support refers to the strength of the bed's perimeter. This is important for people who sleep on the edge of the bed or have mobility issues that make it difficult to get in and out of bed. To test a bed's edge support, we lie on the edge and measure how much it compresses under our weight. It receives a low score if it feels like we might slide off. Hybrid beds with reinforced edges tend to do the best in this area. Temperature Temperature control is one of the most sought-after features in mattresses. Hot sleepers need cooling tech to ensure their body heat doesn't interrupt their sleep. Unfortunately, there is no threshold that mattresses must reach for a brand to slap a cooling label on a bed. In my experience, only a handful of beds are actually going to move the needle in this area. Most are just marketing. Part of the testing includes removing the mattress cover and analyzing its interior construction and materials. Dillon Lopez/CNET While testing a bed, we rank its cooling and note what cooling features are included in the construction, like a special cover or gel-infused foam layers. Some beds, like Purple, have an interesting construction that helps them sleep temperature-neutral, which is good for hot sleepers, but I don't consider it to be truly cooling. We also test beds in a temperature-controlled room to ensure we're always getting a consistent experience across beds.
