A University of Notre Dame study found concerning levels of toxic chemicals in popular smartwatch bands, prompting lawsuits and raising questions about the safety of wearable technology. Recent testing has revealed that smartwatch bands from 15 major brands—including Apple, Nike, Fitbit, and Google—contain high levels of harmful “forever chemicals” linked to cancer and other health issues. What the research found Researchers at the University of Notre Dame analyzed 22 smartwatch bands across various brands and price points. Their findings, published in the Environmental Science & Technology Letters, revealed that 15 of these bands contained significant concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl … Continue reading ​Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Popular Smartwatch Bands​