This high-tech sippy cup at CES 2026 could prevent your kid from needing ear tubes

The article introduces Earflo, a sippy cup–like medical device for children that uses nasal airflow to help open the eustachian tubes and relieve middle ear fluid, potentially avoiding ear tube surgery. In an early study of 21 children, 86% saw significant hearing improvement and nearly 90% avoided surgery after three months. Earflo includes a game-based app to encourage use, is awaiting FDA clearance, is expected to go on sale in February, and will be priced between $250 and $300, with recognition as a CES parent tech finalist.