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Concerns are rising over the safety of smartwatch bands after a new study identified the presence of hazardous chemicals in these popular accessories. What Happened: A recent study published in the ...

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.

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are present in some smartwatch bands, and potentially linked to health issues. A recent study ...

Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when ...

While the scientists behind the study weren’t originally looking for PFHxA, the forever chemical “was the most frequently detected compound” within the 22 watch bands analyzed across numerous brands ...