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Weekly Tech Recap: Fitbit Health Platform, Alexa+ US Launch, Nintendo Showcase and More

Catch up on the week’s top tech stories: Fitbit founders launch a family‑tracking health platform, Alexa+ arrives in the US, Nintendo’s Switch partner showcase, and other headlines from Jan 31 2026.
7 February 2026 by
TechStora Editorial Board

Fitbit founders unveil a family‑tracking health platform

The co‑founders of Fitbit announced a new health ecosystem designed for families, enabling shared activity tracking, wellness challenges, and integrated health insights across multiple devices.

  • Real‑time location and activity sharing
  • Customizable health goals for each family member
  • Integration with existing Fitbit wearables and third‑party apps

Alexa+ makes its official US debut

After a year of early‑access testing, Amazon rolls out the next‑generation Alexa+ to all U.S. users. The upgraded assistant promises more conversational AI, personalized responses, and broader task automation.

  • Smarter natural‑language understanding
  • Deeper integration with smart‑home devices
  • Early reports of latency issues and connectivity glitches

Nintendo Switch Partner Showcase highlights third‑party titles

Nintendo’s latest showcase focused on games from external studios. Highlights included new trailers for “Resident Evil Requiem,” ports of “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” and “Fallout 4.” While fans appreciated the lineup, many felt the event lacked fresh Nintendo‑origin content.

  • Resident Evil Requiem – brand‑new Switch title
  • Indiana Jones & the Great Circle – upcoming port
  • Fallout 4 – Switch version confirmed

Other notable headlines

• Bethesda released a fresh trailer for the classic “Fallout 3” and “Fallout New Vegas,” though not the remakes fans hoped for.
• Texas lawmakers accused certain smart TVs of spying, sparking privacy debates.
• Robotics company iRobot announced a potential acquisition, signaling a shift in the home‑automation market.