Eight Sleep adds a pricey blanket and speakers to its Pod 5 sleep system

The full Pod 5 Ultra setup starts from $6,099.

Eight Sleep is launching the Pod 5, the fifth generation of its expensive smart sleeping system. It packs two main upgrades: a temperature-controlled blanket and speakers that can play “soothing soundscapes.”

The Pod 5 builds on top of Eight Sleep’s existing tech, shipping with the same temperature controlled mattress cover and height-adjustable base that Eight Sleep says helps to reduce snoring. The new blanket complements the cover by syncing up with it...