Sleeping With AI: Everything You Should Know About the New Eight Sleep Pod 5

CNET’s sleep team has long been testing mattresses, bedding and sleep accessories, and Eight Sleep has always been a crowd favorite. The latest generation of Eight Sleep’s AI-powered system launched recently, and now you can get a cooling and heating blanket in addition to the dual-sided mattress cover and adjustable base. It's a completely personalized bedroom setup that monitors your sleep and health metrics, automatically adjusting as needed to help you sleep. The Pod 5 is quite the investment. A queen-size Pod 5 Core model starts at $3,049, and Pod 5 Ultra Plus is $5,049. Eight Sleep's new hydro-powered blanket is not included and costs an additional $1,050. As with previous models, Eight Sleep's mattress is sold separately. Access to the Pod's new and improved Autopilot and Health Check features requires a monthly subscription fee. Options range from $17 to $42 a month, depending on your chosen plan and the features you want to use. Here's what to know about the latest generati ... Read full article.