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A men’s wellness startup is redefining how guys approach hair loss by making modern treatments affordable and accessible
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Though millions of men suffer from male pattern baldness, it’s still a sensitive topic that many aren’t willing to seek help for or discuss openly. Direct-to-consumer company Hims […]
Why Microsoft wants to make games more accessible for all of us
Inside Microsoft’s Inclusive Technologies Lab in Redmond, Washington, a sign says, “When you do not intentionally, deliberately include … you will unintentionally exclude.” This reflects the thinking behind the Xbox Adaptive Controller, a new accessory for Xbox One game consoles to help those with limited mobility get back in the…Read More
Microsoft controller makes gaming more accessible to people with disabilities
In an inspired moment, Microsoft is unveiling a game controller that enables players with disabilities to play games again. It is part of a growing movement to make tech more accessible to everyone on the planet. Mike Luckett is a veteran who suffered a spinal cord injury in a motorcycle accident in 2011. That injury […]
Students make hippotherapy more accessible with robotic horse
Mechanical engineering students at Rice University have designed a robotic horse that can mimic the movements of the real thing. The device, dubbed Stewie, is geared towards individuals requiring equine-assisted therapy, also known as hippotherapy, who may not be able to travel to or afford a facility that offers it. Hippotherapy is believed to be […]
littleBits launches more accessible $40 ‘Hall of Fame’ kits
littleBits kits are a great way to teach kids how to build their own toys and electronics, but they’re not exactly cheap. The Star Wars Droid inventor set, for instance, will set buyers back $ 100, while others could cost as much as $ 300. Now, the startup is lowering the barrier of entry by […]
The funniest, most accessible book on rocket science is being reissued
Enlarge / On Jan. 10, 2013, the Saturn V F-1 gas generator completed a 20-second hot-fire test. Engineers are completing a series of tests at Test Stand 116 located in the East Test Area at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. (credit: NASA/MSFC) It’s rare that a book about as high-minded and serious […]
Tobii’s eye-tracking makes over 100 games more accessible
Over 100 games now support Tobii‘s eye-tracking technology, including blockbuster hits like Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed: Origins and indie favorites such as Ori and the Blind Forest. That means that these games are also more accessible to players who may have disabilities that traditional controllers and keyboards don’t accommodate. Bill Donegan is a projects manager at […]
Google Drive documents are now accessible in iOS 11’s Files app
What good is the Apple Files app that came with iOS 11 anyway? Well, now that Google Drive plays nicely with it, the possibilities are… okay, they aren’t endless, but you get the idea. Now that iOS has a central file library, it’s nice that your items stored in the cloud are accessible there as […]
World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Walkie Talkie architect's home accessible by HELICOPTER
The modern home is becoming more of a statement feature. The BBC 2 programme The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes explored some of the most fascinating and baffling around the world. From America to New Zealand, the homes are state of the art and something that is one of a kind. However some border on too […]
