A scientific study said fluoroelastomer smartwatch straps "acrossnumerous brands" have unhealthy PFAS compounds. Apple and ...

Wearing a smartwatch or fitness tracker may not be a boon to your health after all. Rather, it could expose the skin to ...

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 may be older now but that doesn’t mean you can’t still spruce it up with new bands. If you’re like ...

Use baking soda or baking powder. Place your strap in a Ziploc bag overnight with a healthy helping of baking soda. In the ...

Smartwatch bands from some major brands contain high concentrations of toxic "forever chemicals," which could increase cancer ...

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 ...

As a mobile tech expert for CNET, I've experienced many foldable screens on phones and tablets over the past few years, ...

or avoiding products listed as containing fluoroelastomers if they want a more expensive band. While the study does mention some big names in the smartwatch sector, notably Apple, Samsung ...

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

and Samsung sell plenty of non-fluoroelastomer bands and third-party bands are quite popular at a more affordable cost. While the risks that PFAS in smartwatch bands pose are unknown, the new ...

Several major smartwatch and fitness tracker makers, including Apple, Huawei, Samsung, and Google, offer fluoroelastomer bands in the name of durability. While the full extent of the potential ...

The Pro gets you a GPS tracker - a must-have for runners. Xiaomi's Smart Band lineup is among the most popular smart ...