Stay updated with these amazing knowledge apps
Most people with curious minds are always on a hunt to learn something new. However, in this age where every minute brings in new developments around the world, seeking knowledge about everything is nearly impossible. Fret not, various mobile apps can come in handy to enhance memory and brainpower, provide mental stability with motivational talks, and help expand our horizons. Check out these below.
TED
TED Talks are among the most influential speeches by prestigious expert speakers, and the TED app has more than 3,000 such videos across genres, including technology, psychology, liberal arts, etc. Users can also listen to critically-acclaimed shows like the Sincerely X podcast and TED Radio Hour. TED allows users to create bookmarks and playlists, sync videos across devices, and download them for offline playback.
Curiosity Stream
Are you a curious learner? The Curiosity Stream app is here to satisfy your curiosity with leading documentaries and non-fiction content on a diverse range of topics tailored to deliver thought-provoking ideas. The company says the app provides content covering science, nature, history, important biographies, and "pretty much anything else you can think of." Curiosity Stream also offers CuriosityKIDS, a dedicated platform for children.
Blinkist
Blinkist is one of the most critically acclaimed apps that offers key insights from over 6,500 bestselling non-fiction books in abridged formats. The app is targeted at those who can't read full versions of these bestsellers because of time constraints. Further, it also supports audio versions of books. You can listen to or read abridged versions of these books in under 15 minutes.
Lumosity
Lumosity is an amazing app with a ton of brain-training puzzles and games. It consists of dozens of cognitive games created by scientists and game designers to enhance your cognitive abilities. Users can also compare their ability with others in the same age bracket by taking a free 10-minute Fit Test. The app is designed to improve memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving assessment.
Duolingo
Duolingo is a fun and intuitive app that lets users learn over 40 languages like Spanish, French, Portuguese, Turkish, and many more. The app allows users to improve their grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary while playing games. With multiple choice challenges, streak counts, and hearts, learning becomes more fun, and users can also track their progress. And, the best part? The app is free.