The temperature they lowered it to would still be able to give you third degree burns. In fact, coffee that’s as little as 150°F can give you third degree burns. Try to find a coffee shop that serves coffee lower than that.
So…. We should all switch to FineWoven(R) watch bands since those things are the opposite of durable?
The reports on the topic state that the coffee was far too close to boiling temperatures -- which is by no means a safe temperature to drink, let alone spill on yourself. Additionally, this was not the first such reported incident... just the worst of those incidents, resulting in thousands of dollars in medical bills for the old woman who spilled her coffee.
In a recent retrospective study (Ragnarsdottir et al 2022) there is inconsistent data as to whether there are significant effects from PFAS and their precursors in transdermal absorption. The paper stated that more transdermal studies have to be done. The European Food Safety Authority found "possible side effects", and epidemiological and in vivo animal studies have some found consistent effects of exposure, including liver, kidney, endocrine and pregnancy issues. But these studies were not transdermal studies. And part of the problem is that much of the data cited in other papers is from the late 1990s-early 2000s when identifications of PFAS, human exposures and controls were not as precise, and the cohorts were sometimes highly exposed to known sources.
Gee thank you very much! ❤️
That's exactly the link I've clicked. And that's the link Macrumors included on their article. That's paywalled.
No competing interests are reported in the article, it neither are the founders of the research. This is normally done, but this journal might not publish that information. One could look at the authors’ website to see who funds them.
Leather.... oh wait....
So go naked and do away with time keeping & heart rate monitoring?
According to the state of California EVERYTHING causes cancer.
So does spandex active wear. But Apple as a trillion dollar stock has more to sue as target.
A class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating various consumer laws, by failing to disclose that some Apple Watch bands contain toxic materials.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that Apple misleads customers into thinking the Apple Watch has health and wellness benefits, and is safe to wear daily. The complaint cites a recent study that reportedly found some smartwatch bands contain "high levels" of so-called "forever chemicals," also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances can be absorbed through skin and can lead to health problems.
For synthetic rubber, PFAS can help to reduce discoloration and stains from sweat and dirt.
According to The Guardian, the study did not indicate which smartwatch brands were found to be using PFAS, but it said the study tested smartwatch models from Apple, Nike, Fitbit, and Google. Citing the study, the lawsuit alleges that "elevated levels" of the PFAS fluorine were found in the "expensive" category of smartwatch bands, and the complaint alleges that this included some Apple Watch bands. The proposed class is anyone in the U.S. who purchased a Sport Band, Nike Sport Band, or Ocean Band for an Apple Watch.
Apple did not immediately respond to our request for comment. A judge still has to decide whether to allow the class action lawsuit to proceed.
Article Link: Some Apple Watch Bands Contain Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' Per Lawsuit
