This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Julie Chang: Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Friday, November 1st. I'm Julie ...

From earbuds to rings, watches to smart mattresses, there’s no shortage of sleep tech intended to help you fall and stay asleep. Now, a new product coming to the market has an even bolder ...

We live in a world of ambient hums, from air conditioners and distant traffic to the whir of our own thoughts. It’s no surprise many people reach for active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones to escape ...

Mixing technology and sleep isn’t usually recommended. And while you want to avoid scrolling social media late at night, responding to work emails from your bed or simply exposing yourself to blue ...

Like so many others, falling asleep fast is a major challenge for me. Life is busy and it seems that the busier I get, the more caffeine I drink. As a result, it becomes even more difficult to fall ...

Sleep technology is gaining big-name backers as the physical and neurological benefits of better sleep draws interest from employers, wellness-focused consumers and even professional sports teams.

Meditation app maker Calm is no stranger to helping people sleep—users have played its bedtime stories more than 1 billion times in the decade they’ve been available. But with the new Calm Sleep app, ...

Better sleep is the cornerstone of good health, but many people struggle to find a good night's rest. According to the United Health Foundation, some 35.5% of American adults said they slept fewer ...

Products that help people sleep. In 2025, Health Insider published the results of five "sleep gadgets" tested over a period of five months. Following are the findings. Device vibrates and plays ...

There’s nothing like waking up tired and instantly blaming the nearest inanimate object: the mattress. But sleep tech hasn’t stood still. It’s been creeping into the bedroom in small ways, changing ...