Lumosity did not have the science to back up its ads, the Federal Trade Commission says. (Evan Hiltunen/Associated Press) ...

"But Lumosity simply did not have the science to back up its ads." The company's critics say its claims are based on research that is flawed and isn't conducted independently. But it's not just them.

"But Lumosity simply did not have the science to back up its ads." The company's critics say its claims are based on research that is flawed and isn't conducted independently. But it's not just them.

Browse here. “Lumosity preyed on consumers’ fears about age-related cognitive decline, suggesting their games could stave off memory loss, dementia, and even Alzheimer’s disease,” said Jessica Rich, a ...

WASHINGTON — The developer of Lumosity “brain training” games will pay $2 million to settle federal allegations that it misled customers about the cognitive benefits of its online apps and programs.

Lumosity is one of the most visible services in the burgeoning brain training industry, which has estimated sales of over $1 billion per year, according to trade publications. Under federal law ...

Google was a pioneer in the field of big data and science a few years ago when it began to publish flu trends based on what people were searching for online. Some of its researchers are now ...

Brain training games, such as Lumosity, are a billion-dollar industry. Many people are worried about maintaining their brain health and want to prevent a decline in their mental abilities.

Lumosity (for iPad) Many experts recommend exercising your brain a few minutes every day, whether by completing crosswords, Sodoku, or some other thoughtful activity. The Lumosity iPad app helps ...