Nap capsules pop up in sleep-deprived, overworked China

For a mere $1.50 per half hour, a new capsule napping service is beckoning to sleep-deprived workers in busy Chinese cities.

Targeted at white-collar workers, users unlock each self-service capsule at Xiangshui Space with an app, climb in, and — after a refreshing nap — lock it on their way out.

You're charged via the in-app wallet on WeChat, China's most-used messaging app.

Each pod contains a blanket, and is equipped with USB and power plugs.

"Many professionals have a difficult time finding a nice private place to nap," Han Yue, the start-up's operations manager, told Reuters. Read more...