Nicola Appleton

Bristol, Sydney

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Editor, writer, ocean lover and chronic over thinker.

Articles

Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now

4 days ago | tomsguide.com | Alex Hughes |Nicola Appleton |Jane McGuire |Nick Pino

Across all of the areas of tech, we here at Tom's Guide are certain artificial intelligence is leading the charge. It's in your smartphones, TVs, fridges and just about any product with a screen these days. More than that, AI models and chatbots are changing the world, bringing a new kind of productivity to both individuals and companies alike.
Three nights of poor sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, study shows

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

The short term effects of sleep deprivation are well documented; cognitive fog, reduced alertness and an impaired ability to regulate emotions, to name just a few. Now, a Swedish study has shed more light on the potential long term effects of sleep loss. According to new research from Uppsala University in Sweden, clocking up approximately four and a half hours of sleep for three nights in a row is enough to increase your risk of heart disease.
Three nights of poor sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, study shows

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Nicola Appleton

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ShutterstockThe short term effects of sleep deprivation are well documented; cognitive fog, reduced alertness and an impaired ability to regulate emotions, to name just a few. Now, a Swedish study has shed more light on the potential long term effects of sleep loss.
I finally tried the Saatva Classic and was blown away — but there's a different luxury hybrid mattress I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

The Saatva Classic is a premium innerspring mattress that offers five star hotel levels of luxury from your own home. Right now, you can get $400 off the Saatva Classic at Saatva, thanks to our semi-exclusive sale access ahead of Memorial Day. I recently had the chance to try the Saatva Classic and, with it's plush Euro top cover and quilted lumbar crown, could immediately see why it sits at the top of our guide to the best mattresses for all sleepers and budgets.
Is the updated Helix Midnight mattress any good? I’ve been sleeping on it for a week — here’s what I think so far

1 month ago | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

Helix Sleep has overhauled its entire lineup of mattresses, including the hugely popular Helix Midnight. Is the updated Midnight an improvement on the original? After sleeping on it for the past week, I’m so far impressed by its blend of pressure relief for side sleepers, premium build quality and value for money.
Can't sleep? Doomscrolling in bed is probably to blame, new study shows

2 months ago | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

Doomscrolling before bed is a common night time habit, but it could be wreaking havoc on our sleep quality. A new study has linked using screens while in bed with shorter sleep duration and an increase in insomnia. The findings, published in the medical journal Frontiers of Psychology, found that staring at screens in bed cuts our overall sleep duration by 24 minutes. What’s more, the risk of insomnia increases by 59% while using screens in bed.
The luxury hybrid mattress I recommend to everyone drops to its joint lowest price in new Sleep Week deal

2 months ago | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

Helix Sleep has launched a 27% off Sleep Week sale, which means you can buy a queen Midnight Luxe for $1,732.54 at Helix Sleep from $2,373.33 when you use the code TOMS27 at checkout. That's the joint-cheapest price of the year, which is an excellent deal outside of a major sale. The Helix Midnight Luxe takes a coveted spot in our guide to the best mattresses of the year for all sleepers and budgets, thanks to its incredible pressure relief and support for side sleepers.
Classic European Itineraries for Every Type of Traveller

2 months ago | qantas.com | Nicola Appleton

For Australians, Europe’s size is a major drawcard: in the time it might take us to travel to the edge of our home state, we can reach an entirely new country. To help you cover more ground, we've put together a few favourite routes through Europe. Whether you're a first-time traveller hoping to island hop around Greece or a seasoned explorer seeking a new way to see coastal Italy, we have an itinerary for you.
The 15 Best Things to do in Santiago

Feb 28, 2025 | qantas.com | Nicola Appleton

Though many transit through the Chilean capital of Santiago on their way to the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia and the snow-capped Andes, this unique city deserves to be more than a pitstop. It only takes a wander through the many bustling markets or an afternoon spent in trendy, less-trodden neighbourhoods to reveal the capital’s vibrant character. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in Santiago.
My husband and I finally found a mattress we can agree on - and it's 27% off in today’s Presidents' Day sales

Feb 17, 2025 | tomsguide.com | Nicola Appleton

After years of searching for a mattress that suits both our sleep styles, my husband and I have finally found a mattress that we can both agree on — the Helix Midnight Luxe. In even better news, there’s 27% off the Helix Midnight Luxe at Helix Sleep in today’s Presidents’ Day sales when you use the code TOMS27 at checkout. Plus, you get a free bedding bundle.