{
  "id": 15873303,
  "title": "My 3 a.m. wake-ups stopped when I started testing this pebble shaped device — here's why and how it works",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/my-3-a-m-wake-ups-stopped-when-i-started-testing-this-pebble-shaped",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/sensate-vagus-nerve-stimulator"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sensate is a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator (nVNS) designed to combat stress and anxiety. This smooth, pebble-shaped device sends out electrical pulses along the vagus nerve to de-stress the nervous system. Measuring 6.95 x 6.25 x 10.75cm and weighing just 0.385g, the Sensate costs $299/£299. It features a 90-day money back guarantee and ships worldwide. The device works by placing it on the sternum, where it stimulates the vagus nerve, reducing sympathetic nerve activity and increasing parasympathetic nerve activity. Users can pair the device with a calming soundscape via the app for 10-30 minutes. While there are cheaper vagus nerve stimulators on the market, the Sensate offers a more comfortable and effective experience.",
  "summary": "I tested the Sensate vagus nerve stimulator for a week to see if it could reduce my daily stress levels. It works, but is it worth its £299/$299 price tag? Here's what I think.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sensate is a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator",
    "Pebble-shaped device measures 6.95 x 6.25 x 10.75cm",
    "Stimulation reduces sympathetic activity, increases parasympathetic activity"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Targeting the vagus nerve through the sternum offers a non-invasive way to shift nervous system activity from stress to calm, providing a specialized tool for managing anxiety and sleep disruptions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}