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Apple’s latest accessibility video is one of its best, but it also gives me hope for VR

Earlier this week, Apple marked International Day of Disabled Persons 2022, held every year on December 3, with a video called ‘The Greatest’ that showcased how some of its users were using its accessibility features, from door detection to sound alerts. As ‘I Am the Greatest’ (with the Marliya Choir) by Spinifex Gum plays in…

I drove Mercedes-Benz’s $141,000 Tesla rival. I loved its luxurious interior and extra-long range, but it’s not perfect.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Tim Levin/Insider I drove Mercedes-Benz’s challenger to the Tesla Model S.  The six-figure EQS delivers awe-inspiring range, flashy technology, and a cushy interior fit for royalty.  Mercedes lent me a well-optioned EQS 580 that came out to $141,000.  Mercedes-Benz has seen Elon Musk’s success. And it’s had enough.  The German…

Elizabeth Holmes, Donald Trump, and childcare are all contributing to a loss of trust in women leaders

When Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election to Donald Trump, many media outlets speculated whether America was really ready for a female president. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Trust in women leaders is decreasing across the globe, a new study found.  Experts say that the normalization of sexism, as well as perceived failures of some female leaders,…