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At Soulo, we’re always keeping an eye on the kind of tech that quietly makes life easier — the innovations that help people stay independent, safe, and confident at home. As we wrap up 2025, we wanted to highlight to some tools that our team has been excited about in the agetech space.

AirPods Pro 3rd Generation 

Apple has not so quietly transformed AirPods into a legitimate tool for healthy aging. The new heart-rate monitoring and improved hearing health features make them more than earbuds — they’re a simple, everyday way to keep tabs on your well-being without adding another device to your routine. The blend of comfort, accessibility, and passive monitoring is exactly the kind of “small tech, big impact” we love.

Kirin Electric Salt Spoon

Kirin’s Electric Salt Spoon was one of the most talked-about inventions at CES 2025 — and for good reason. The device sends a gentle electric current across the tongue to enhance salty taste without actually adding sodium. At around $200, it’s definitely a splurge, but for anyone on a low-sodium diet, it could be a game-changer. For now, the Kirin Electric Salt Spoon is only sold in Japan, though it’s easily found on resale sites like Ebay.

Exoskeletons Entering the Mainstream

Exoskeletons have been a moonshot technology for years, but we’re finally seeing signs of real, everyday adoption. 2025 saw some major breakthroughs, including showcases at CES, the first commercial insurance approval in the U.S., and introduction of consumer use in places like China and South Korea. In the US, we’re keeping our eyes on companies like Skip and Hypershell to push the technology in becoming practical, safer, and more affordable. For people living with mobility-limit­ing conditions, this could be one of the most transformative advances of the next decade.