As more and more boomers near the age of retirement, a number of companies have begun producing educational tech products and adult teaching apps for aging consumers. These products are largely designed for older consumers who are looking for new ways to maintain their cognitive abilities as they age.
Although not all boomers are comfortable with new technology, many have embraced smartphones and tablets. This means that apps are an easy way to reach boomers who are already familiar with mobile technology. For example, there are multi-lingual teaching apps that help consumers learn a new language on the go. There are also brain-boosting quiz apps that give consumers a simple way to keep their mind sharp.
Beyond mobile applications, there are a number of other educational tech products aimed a boomers. Some of these products are designed for boomers who want to fight normal signs of aging such as memory loss and vision loss. These products include memory-retaining wristbands that help consumers improve their cognitive function and assistive eyewear that provides context-appropriate assistance for those with poor vision.
20 Brain-Boosting Tech Products
From Multi-Lingual Teaching Apps to Brain-Training Glasses:
Katherine Pendrill — Nov 20, 2015 — Life-Stages
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Ultrasonic Wearable Technology
The NEO Neurophone Induces Calm Brain Waves Through the Skin
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Aspiring Polyglot Apps
This Language Learning App Gamifies the Process of Picking Up Other Tongues
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Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Elevate' App Features Brain Training Games and Cognitive Exercises
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Brain Stimulator Headwear
The STIMband Helps Reduce Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
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Garden Advice Apps
The Fountain App Offers Gardening Help By Solving Problems in Real-Time
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Mind-Refocusing Headbands
The Wearable Headset Dims Your Computer Screen When You Run Out of Steam
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Timed Puzzle Apps
The Zirkel Gaming App Offers a Series of Games in a Celestial Setting
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Competitive Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Fit Brains Trainer' App Guides Users Through Mental Exercises
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Brain-Sensing Headbands
The Muse EEG Brain Trainer Helps You Stay Focused
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Brain-Training Glasses
The High-Tech Eyewear Uses NASA-Developed Programs to Improve Focus
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Multi-Lingual Teaching Apps
The New 'Duolingo' App Prosises to Help Anyone Become a Polyglot
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Elder-Assisting Eyewear
The ADAMAAS Smart Glasses Assist the Elderly in Everyday Tasks
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Free Education Apps
'Konnektid' is an Educational App to Help People Learn New Skills
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Vision Improvement Apps
GlassesOff Uses Gamification to Reduce Need for Vision-Correcting Devices
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Memory-Retaining Wristbands
Sheepdog Creates a Device to Develop Long-Term Memory While You Sleep
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Alzheimer's-Fighting Headbands
The Ybrain Device Stimulates the Brain to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
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Educational News Apps
This App Supplies Users with Articles That Support Lifelong Learning
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Vocabulary-Increasing Websites
The Ink Paste Site Tracks New Words to Help Increase Your Lexicon
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Memory Loss-Prevention Apps
The 'CogniFit' App is a Personalized Brain Training Program
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Versatile Learning Apps
The Coursera App for iPhone and iPad Offers an Array of Course Options
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Sports-Recording Helicopters
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Phone-Connected Glasses
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Intelligent Recording Wristbands
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Wearable Air Purifiers
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Wellness-Sharing Watches
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Augmented Reality Eyewear
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Portable Puzzle Surfboards
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Virtual Reality Headsets
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Stylish Medical Monitors
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Mood-Shifting Headbands
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Gamified Medication Apps
Prescription Rewards App Encourages Patients to Keep On Top of Their Meds
Aspiring Polyglot Apps
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Telescopic Contact Lenses
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Reimagined Speed-Reading Apps
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Wearable Personal Trainers
This Fitness Tracking Service Integrates Wristbands and Audio Feedback
Fatigue-Sensing Glasses
Jin Meme App-Connected Glasses Send Phone Notifications When You're Tired
Incomplete Customizable Decor
'Page Thirty Three' Invites Consumers to Personalize Their Products
Touchpad Fitness-Tracking Wristbands
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Hairdressing Cookie Cutters
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Smartwatch Car Apps
The Apple Watch Tesla App Lets Wearer's Control Their Ride from their Wrist
Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Elevate' App Features Brain Training Games and Cognitive Exercises
Wearable Diagnostic Equipment
This Qualcomm Tricorder Could Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics
Morse Code Accessories
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Exercise-Encouraging Apps
This App for Exercising Blocks Time-Wasting Sites Until Users Workout
Audible Translating Systems
Hands Can Talk Translates Signs Into Speech Using Kinect Sensors
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
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Crowdfunding Scholarship Apps
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Pop Culture Alphabet Makeovers
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Educational Phone-Unlocking Apps
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Migraine-Preventing Headbands
This Electric Headband Zaps Your Migraines
Recreated Restaurant Recipes
Forage Delivers Prepped Ingredients So You Can Cook Quick Meals
Learning Language Apps
English Tutoring App Connects Teachers and Students from Around the World
Feminist Consulting Services
The Womansplainer Educates the Baffled and Bewildered on Feminism
Wearable Tech Rentals
Lumoid Lets You Test Drive with Their New Wearable Gear Rental Services
Brain-Boosting Beverages
'IdrinQ' is the World's First Drink Designed for Brain Nutrition
Kid-Friendly Ecology Apps
Tinybop's Second Educational Kids' App Centers Around Plants & Animals
Anonymous Advice Apps
Agonyapp Lets You Broadcast Your Complaints, Rants and Problems Online
Hospital-Based Wearable Tech
The Apple HealthKit Helps Monitor Chronic Conditions
Tiredness-Tracking Headbands
Impecca's Driver-Targeted Alert Band Will Be on Display at CES 2015
Educational Cholesterol Apps
Cholesterol Coach Tracks Health Levels and Monitors Diet Restrictions
Stylish Tiredness-Tracking Spectacles
These Fatigue Glasses Hide Sensors Inside Wearable Designs
Memory Jogging Note Apps
The Findery App Helps Jog the Memory with Location-Based Notes
Mind-Refocusing Headbands
The Wearable Headset Dims Your Computer Screen When You Run Out of Steam
Text Messaging Smart Glasses
The Augmented Reality-Enabled Six15 Glasses Debuted at CES 2015
Female Decoder Apps
The Love Translator App Helps Guys Decipher Female Language
Kiddie Coding Apps
The Hopscotch App Simplifies Coding for Kids
Printed Power Packs
Imprint Energy's Flexible Battery Boasts a Rechargeable Design
Scent-Based Maps
The 'Smelly Maps' Project Helps You Explore the Urban Smellscape of Your City
Brain-Boosting Arcade Games
The Neuron Race by Kriss-Sport Blends Mutliple Disciplines
Educational Encryption Apps
Cryptoy's Encryption App Teaches Kids About Encoded Messages
Doctor-Published Photo Apps
This Instagram-Mimicking App Lets Doctors Share Medical Information
GIF Keyboard Apps
Pixit's GIF Keyboard Suggests Comical GIFs in Real-Time
Competitive Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Fit Brains Trainer' App Guides Users Through Mental Exercises
Seasonal Affective Disorder Eyewear
The Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson Combats Mood Swings
Revolutionary Vision Correction
Oxford University's Smart Glasses Enhance Vision Among Impaired
Video-Integrated Headphones
The New 'SiME Smart Headphones' Feature a High-Tech Video Display
Brain-Sensing Headbands
The Muse EEG Brain Trainer Helps You Stay Focused
Educational Animation Apps
The 'Shapekit' App Helps Kids Learn by Creating Their Own Cartoons
Multi-Activity Enhancing Apps
Agent Helps You Kick Start Your Day by Helping You Multitask
Healthy Nutrition Coaching Apps
The Rise App is a New Way to Diet and Healthy Eating
Audible News Apps
'NewsCast' is a Handy News-Reading App That Dictates Breaking Stories
Science-Based Educational Apps
Kiko Labs's Brain Training Games are Developed for Children
Multi-Lingual Teaching Apps
The New 'Duolingo' App Prosises to Help Anyone Become a Polyglot
Curated News Apps
‘Nuzzel’ is a New App That Shows Users What Articles Their Friends are Reading
Augmented Reality Pilot Displays
'Aero Glass' Helps Pilots Keep Their Eyes on the Skies
Idea-Generating Electrical Caps
This Electrical Thinking Cap Really Helps Users Generate Ideas
Interlocking Headband Headphones
The Canal Headphones by Michael Lahood Resemble Ear Lobe Channels
Travel Info-Aggregating Apps
The Info Connectivity System Simplifies International Air Travel
Wireless Wristband Speakers
This Bem Wireless Speaker Bands Were Showcased at 2014 CES
Energy-Boosting Eyewear
These Spectacles Improve Sleep and Reduce Jet Lag with Blue Light Therapy
Therapeutic Eye Masks
The Traveler’s Eye Massager is a Luxurious Companion to Travel
Brain-Training Eye Apps
The Ultimeyes App Could Improve Your Vision by Training Your Brain
Educational Coding Apps
Lrn Teaches You to Code on Your Smartphone With Interactive Mini Quizzes
Personalized Video Learning Apps
The Updated Khan Academy Distance Education App is Individualized
Locomotive-Inspired Alphabet Games
This Fun Puzzle Helps Children Learn the Alphabet
Heart Rate-Tracking Earphones
The LG Lifeband Earphones Keep Track of The Heart Racers at CES 2014
Sensor-Packed Bracelets
The Jawbone UP3 Brings Unparalleled Technology to Your Wrist
Time-Sensitive News Apps
The 'Few Minutes' App Helps Users Sort Through the News More Quickly
Minuscule Movie Trailers
Marvel and Disney's Ant-Man Trailer is Tiny
Minimalist News Apps
'Birdy' is an App That Presents Relevant News Stories to You
Women-Empowering Fashion Apps
Chime for Change is a Cultural Hub for Philanthropic Gucci Lovers
Driver Biomonitor Wearables
U-Wake Alerts Driver's to Fatigue and Helps Keep Them On Their Toes
PDF-Converted Books
Amazon's Kindle Textbook Creator Helps Organize Educational Materials
Emotion-Recognizing Smart Glasses
The Emotient App Will Let Google Glass Read Human Emotion
Brilliant Gardening Systems
The Edyn Smart Garden Monitoring System Helps Optimize Gardening
Conversation Captioning Apps
Transcense App Makes Conversations Between Deaf and Hearing Possible
Brain-Boosting Pills
Renew Life Packages an Extract of American Ginseng to Improve the Cerebrum
Memory-Supplementing Apps
Samsung's Memory Recaller Helps Alzheimer Patients Cope with Memory Loss
Wine Connoisseur Apps
The WineGlass App Shares the Wealth
Multilingual Teaching Toys
'DipDip' is a Plush Panda Capable of Teaching Nine Different Languages
Baggage-Claim Wearable Tech
SITA Lab Introduces Smart Glasses on Ramps to Lessen Lost Luggage
Data-Distributing Glasses Apps
The Beam App is a Google Glass App That Lets Doctors Share Info
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Hyper-Local News Platforms
This App Curates News Stories Based on a User's Exact Location
Visually Impaired Wearable Tech
The Microsoft Headset Emits a 3D-Soundscape of Audio as a Guide
Basic-Diagnosing Parodies
This College Humour Video Goes Over the Basic Symptroms
Educational Scientific Apps
'The Earth' by Tinybob is a Fun and Interactive App for Kids
Succinct Political News Apps
The 'BriefMe' App Helps Users Stay Politically Informed on the Go
Alzheimer's-Fighting Headbands
The Ybrain Device Stimulates the Brain to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetic Simulation Games
Coco's Cove is a Health Game About Having Type 2 Diabetes
HD Radio Alarm Apps
RadioON HD Brings the World's Best Radio Stations Together
Remote Learning Apps
WizIQ Harnesses Mobile Technology for Learning on the Go
Personalized News Apps
The SmartNews App Allows Users to Access Current News Based on Preferences
Video Dictionary Apps
Say What Tasks Users With Defining Slang Expressions in Quick Video Clips
Avian Space Education Apps
NASA's Angry Birds in Space Update Educates on Future Asteroid Missions
Treasure-Hunt Study Apps
'Brain Chase' is a Fun & Effective Way to Keep Kids Learning Over Summer
Concussion-Detecting Gadgets
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Upcycled Door Murals
This Artist Uses Discarded Doors to Create Massive Face Murals
Digital Content-Bookmarking Eyewear
The Amoeba Headset Records Biometric Data to Analyzes Interest
Action-Enabling News Apps
Ideal Impact Shows You Advocacy Opportunities Based on What You Read
First-Person VR Puzzles
This Virtual Reality Puzzle is a Immersive First-Person Experience
Educational News Apps
This App Supplies Users with Articles That Support Lifelong Learning
Skin-Projected Touchscreen Tech
The Cicret Bracelet Projects a Mobile Screen Onto One's Skin
Visual News Apps
Global News App Vizo Briefly Summarizes Top Stories With Image-Based Content
Scary Spelling Apps
This Halloween Kids' App Uses Halloween Themes to Teach Kids How To Spell
Head Injury Detectors
This Concussion Sensor Monitors the Effects of Cranial Impacts on Your Brain
Dictionary Mom Greetings
This Humorous Printable Mother's Day Card Defines Traits of a Mama
Transcribing Conversation Apps
Startup RogerVoice Allows for Hard of Hearing and Deaf Phone Calls
Youth Employment Apps
The Blazer Job Search App is Like Tinder For Job-Seekers
Predictive Keyboard Apps
Swiftkey Anticipates What Words and Emojis You Will Want to Use
Celeb Stylist Consultation Apps
Chat with Beyonce's Hair Stylist on the Notorious Style App