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Eight Sleep Launches Pod 6 With Faster Cooling And Expanded Health Tracking
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Eight Sleep raised $50 million from Tether earlier this year at a valuation of $1.5 billion. The company said international markets now generate more than 30% of its revenue, with China among its fastest-growing regions.
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The Solo covers can be zipped together later, allowing buyers to expand to a two-sided setup without purchasing a second hub.
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The redesigned thermal system uses thermoelectric coolers delivering 550 watts of power per side, a specification Eight Sleep says helps clear night sweats and hot flashes more quickly.
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The Pod product line also includes features beyond temperature control, including a silent alarm and an optional adjustable base designed to elevate the head, relieve back pressure or help reduce snoring.
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Eight Sleep says the denser sensor layout is intended to maintain a more reliable biometric signal as sleepers change positions during the night, including when they move between their back and side.
Eight Sleep launched the Pod 6, a temperature-controlled mattress cover with a redesigned hub that's roughly 50% smaller and fits under most bed frames TechCrunch. The new system heats and cools about 20% faster than before, with prices starting at $1,999 for single-sleeper Solo models and $2,699 for Standard sizes Tom's Guide.
The Pod 6 nearly triples biometric sensors from two to 18, tracking heart rate, breathing, sleep stages and snoring Yahoo Tech. Eight Sleep aims to reach $1 billion in lifetime Pod sales while filing for FDA approval to detect and help manage sleep apnea Bloomberg.
Smaller Hub, Faster Temperature Control
The redesigned hub is roughly 50% smaller than its predecessor and slides beneath most bed frames, addressing a common complaint about space Daily Guardian. The thermal system delivers 550 watts of power per side using thermoelectric coolers, enabling temperature shifts about 20% faster than before Tom's Guide. This speed matters for users dealing with night sweats or hot flashes.
Solo Covers Expand to Two-Sided Setup Later
Eight Sleep now sells Solo covers designed for single sleepers or one side of larger beds, priced at $1,999 TechCrunch. Buyers can zip two Solo covers together later without buying a second hub, making the Pod 6 flexible for changing living situations or relationships TechCrunch. The Standard two-sided version costs $2,699.
Nine Times More Sensors Track Sleep in Detail
The Pod 6 jumps from two to 18 embedded biometric sensors, allowing the system to monitor heart rate, breathing, heart-rate variability, snoring and sleep stages Yahoo Tech. The denser sensor grid maintains reliable signals as sleepers shift positions throughout the night, including moves from back to side sleeping. The system separates data from partners, children and pets.
FDA Approval Planned for Sleep Apnea Detection
Eight Sleep has filed for FDA clearance to detect and help manage sleep apnea, marking a move toward regulatory validation Tom's Guide. The Pod 6's Autopilot software uses biometric, environmental and activity data to adjust each sleeper's temperature independently. A subscription ranging from $199 to $399 annually unlocks advanced features and data tracking TechCrunch.
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