Steam revamps family sharing with new features

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Steam revamped its family sharing with Steam Families. Families can now share games more easily with simultaneous play for different games, stronger parental controls, and easier gifting for kids.

Gone are the days of juggling Family Sharing and Family View. Now, families of up to six can play together without restrictions on how many devices you can authorize (except members can play the same game at once). If two people in your family want to play the same game, there needs to be a new copy bought and added to your library. Each member still maintains their saves, achievements, workshop files, and other features.

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Fitbit now fully integrated under Google branding

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Fitbit branding is undergoing a shift to reflect its full integration with Google. Previously, it used "Fitbit by Google." Now, it's simply "Google Fitbit," with the Google name taking precedence. This aligns with the recent Google Store update that added Fitbit products and accessories under a new "Watches & Trackers" category. 

This change reflects a deeper internal shift at Google. Hardware divisions are now merged, with one team overseeing design, engineering, and software across Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit. This streamlining coincides with the departure of Fitbit's co-founders and other leaders, solidifying Fitbit's position as a fully integrated part of Google.

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Dyson Supersonic Nural: Hair drying gets smarter (and cooler)

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Dyson is shaking up the hair-drying game again with the launch of the Supersonic Nural, the next iteration of their coveted Supersonic dryer.

The Nural boasts several new features designed to improve hair health. The most notable is the "Scalp protect mode" which automatically reduces heat to a cool 55 degrees Celsius when nearing your scalp, preventing heat damage. Additionally, the Nural features attachment learning technology that adjusts speed and heat based on the attachment you're using.

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