Smartwatch

Pinwheel Smartwatch: A Kid-Friendly Wearable with Safety Features and Parental Controls

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Pinwheel Smartwatch

The Pinwheel smartwatch, unveiled at CES 2025, is a promising new wearable designed specifically for kids. Although it resembles adult smartwatches like the Apple Watch Ultra, its primary purpose is to provide a kid-friendly device that helps introduce children to the world of connected technology. Pinwheel, known for creating kid-centric smartphones since 2020, has now … Read more

PFAS Chemicals Found in Smartwatch Bands: Health Risks and Environmental Concerns

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PFAS Chemicals Found in Smartwatch Bands: Health Risks and Environmental Concerns

Researchers have discovered that many smartwatches and fitness tracker bands contain synthetic rubber made with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals are of concern because they are persistent in both the environment and the human body, and they can potentially be absorbed through the skin. A study conducted … Read more