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Samsung is rumored to unveil a brain health feature at CES.
The feature could detect early signs of dementia.
It will also provide recommendations for prevention.
Samsung's next health feature could address and aim to prevent a condition that impacts over 6 million Americans. At CES 2026, the tech giant is rumored to unveil a Brain Health feature, developed to detect early signs of dementia, according to rumors.
Details are sparse, but Sammobile reported that the feature will analyze various metrics to detect early signs of dementia. These include gait patterns, changes in a user's voice, and sleep status. Whether this will be through Samsung's smartphones, smartwatches, or smart rings is still unknown.
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Alongside detection, Samsung will also provide guidance and prevention instructions, which could include a brain training program to boost cognitive function, according to Sammobile. The company has completed in-house development of Brain Health and is now conducting clinical validation, according to ChoSun.
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