Skip to main content

Airing is a tiny $3 device that will combat sleep apnea without the mask

If you know someone who has sleep apnea, you’re familiar with those cumbersome CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) masks fitted with a hose and straps, which are worn during sleep. A company in Burlington, Massachusetts, is running a crowdfunding campaign to bring a $3 alternative to the traditional CPAP masks to the sleep apnea-ridden masses.

The Airing is touted as the world’s first “hoseless, maskless, cordless micro-CPAP device” on its Indiegogo project page. The 0.9-ounce device, which will cost $3 or $0.60 after insurance reimbursement, fits in the palm of your hand and has two nozzles that fit snugly in your nostrils as you sleep.

The key part of the Airing is the inhalation vent: “As the patient inhales, air enters through vents and is filtered and drawn into hundreds of micro-blowers that create the precise airway pressure needed,” according to the company. In other words, tiny bellows expand and contract within the device to build up enough pressure to keep your throat open as you breathe in your sleep, thereby combating sleep apnea and snoring.

Recommended Videos

The Airing is powered by a zinc-air battery, which last eight hours. The devices are disposable, and one level of support for its Indiegogo campaign will use funds to research recharging capabilities.

Airing Trailer II HD widescreen

The patent-pending technology is not FDA approved, though the company says it expects FDA clearance to be quick. In a recent interview with Boston Business Journal, founder of Airing LLC Stephen Marsh said FDA approval could take more than a year. Sale of the Airing micro-CPAP is subject to FDA clearance and will require a doctor’s prescription.

It took two hours for the Airing to reach its $100,000 crowdfunding goal, and it currently stands at more than $626,000. The Indiegogo project will close on July 15, and production shipments are expected to begin in July 2017.

Jason Hahn
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Jason Hahn is a part-time freelance writer based in New Jersey. He earned his master's degree in journalism at Northwestern…
GlassesUSA Black Friday Sale: Get 30% off prescription glasses
GlassesUSA frames close up with multiple styles.

Need a new pair of glasses? Want to stock up for your holiday trips before you head to meet up with your relatives? Typically, you'd have to wait until the official Black Friday event, the day after Thanksgiving, or maybe even Cyber Monday, but that's not the case this year. Alongside a variety of the best online glasses deals, GlassesUSA is hosting a huge Black Friday sale early, allowing you to save big on prescription glasses and frames with no waiting necessary. Of course, we always recommend browsing the sale of your own accord to see what's discounted because we couldn't possibly cover everything, nor could we know precisely what you're looking for. That said, we've called out quite a few of the best deals below.

What to shop in the early GlassesUSA Black Friday sale
Rightfully dubbed the Black Friday Early Bird sale, now's an excellent time to save up to 30% on prescription glasses. Moreover, GlassesUSA is truly dedicated to helping you find the perfect pair. Not only are there a ton of brands and styles to choose from, but you'll benefit from free shipping and returns and a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied. You can even take to find the correct pair for your face. Ray-Ban, Oakley, DKNY, Prada, Ottoto, Muse, they are all here and available to shop, most discounted even. Men's and Women's eyewear are on sale, too, so there's something for everyone.

Read more
The best DNA testing kit Black Friday deals you can shop now
Daughter gifting Ancestry Gift Membership to family

DNA tests are awesome holiday gifts for your family. Together you can all build your family tree and discover your genetic makeup. Unfortunately the tests are pretty expensive, but at least you only need to test once. There are some nice Black Friday deals going on today that will save you a significant amount of money on single tests or bundles. Check out our favorite below, then more more deals worth checking out under that.
The best DNA testing kit Black Friday deal
AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit -- $59, was $99

The single person AncestryDNA Genetic Test Kit is our pick for the best Black Friday deal already available. The kit normally costs $99, but right now it's down to just $59. That's a nice discount of $30 on one of the best DNA tests available. We're not sure how long this deal will last, so you should grab it soon.

Read more
The 5 best DNA test kits for 2024
We spit in a ton of test tubes to find the best and most unique DNA tests
A 23andme DNA kit.

Despite the fact that tons of competitors have sprung up in recent years, 23AndMe still makes the best DNA test on the market. It's the quickest, it's very comprehensive, and the way the company presents your genetic data is simple and easy to digest. However, depending on what kind of information you're looking for, there are other, more specialized DNA tests that might be better suited for you. Whether it's ancestry, fitness, disease risk, or something else entirely, there's likely a DNA kit that'll uncover that data.

With the rising popularity of these tests, we decided to take a closer look and see which ones are worth the investment. To do this, we secured a mail-in kit from as many DNA testing services as we could find, then shipped them a spit tube full of our precious genetic code for analysis. After looking through all the data and personally trying all of these services, there were a few that stood out from the pack. Here are our favorites:
The best DNA test kit in 2024

Read more