A GOOD SMARTWATCH is only as good as it feels on your wrist. So, while the device itself ought to be high-functioning, ...

Peaslee noted that the public might not recognize fluoroelastomers as a type of PFAS, leading to unintentional exposure.

Just over a year ago, a study published in the Advances in Infectious Diseases journal detailed that 95% of the wearable straps for smartwatches and fitness bands were infected with different ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are known as "forever chemicals" because they have been found in environments as remote as the Arctic Circle and as deep as the Marianas Trench.

According to recent study, more expensive wristbands are more likely to expose wearers to chemicals found in synthetic rubber.

The researchers set out to chart levels of 20 common PFAS in 22 smartwatch bands. They sampled straps from well-known OEM and aftermarket manufacturers including Apple, Google, and Samsung ...

Smartwatches are a hot-ticket gift over the holidays, but a new study might have you rethink how you strap the device ... found that some smartwatch and fitness tracker bands may expose the ...