Oppo teams with JB Hi Fi and Vodafone to launch the Find N6 foldable in Australia, marking a strategic collaboration between a device maker and major retailers and telecoms as it positions the new model against Samsung and signals broader accessibility for foldable technology.

Oppo is rumored to launch a compact Wear OS smartwatch in a global rollout, offering a more affordable option following the Watch X2 Mini and anticipating a Watch X3 style successor.

A comprehensive look at how smartwatch data is being used to study epilepsy Parkinson disease Alzheimer disease and depression at scale. It discusses how continuous passive monitoring can complement clinical tools while addressing privacy and data quality concerns and highlights potential impacts on diagnosis treatment and brain health management.

IKEA presents a playful yet practical concept that reimagines how devices rest beside furniture, inviting users to disconnect and enjoy longer breaks from screens through the Phone Sleep Collection.

With demand for next generation devices waning and competition intensifying, Samsung's mobile division appears on track for its first operating loss as the market remains subdued.

A study shows wearable smartwatch sensors may detect cannabis intoxication in real time, enabling immediate safety actions while highlighting privacy considerations and the need for validation. Investments totaling over $75 million are supporting pilots to test feasibility in real world settings.

A forward looking analysis of how smarter diagnostics and repairable design are shifting smartphones from replacement to repair in 2026, highlighting economic and environmental benefits.

A discussion of how smartphone use on the toilet can lead to painful health conditions and tips for safer bathroom habits.

Connected devices can gather valuable data to help prevent neurological and mental disorders. A closer look at how a smartwatch can detect changes in brain health is explored on Tech Explorist.