Bring this handheld translator that knows 112 languages on your next international vacation

TL;DR: As of Oct. 9, you can get the NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 Text-to-Speech OCR Multilingual Translator for just $124.99 instead of $199 — that’s a 37% discount. Traveling can be intimidating, especially if you’re going somewhere where you aren’t fluent in the language. You may not notice just how often you have to…

I traveled on one of Europe’s fastest trains — a one-hour journey between 2 major cities cost me $14

The Frecciarossa ETR 500. Kate Duffy/Insider I booked a $14 standard-class seat on one of Europe’s fastest trains, Italy’s Frecciarossa ETR 500. The train reached speeds of almost 300 kph and got me from Milan to Turin in under an hour. While the seats were uncomfortable, the view of the Alps and the features onboard…

I drove Mercedes-Benz’s $141,000 electric car and was blown away by its luxurious interior and comfy ride — see inside the EQS

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Tim Levin/Insider I drove the Mercedes-Benz EQS, the German brand’s first electric car for US customers.  Its quiet and luxurious interior is packed full of supple leather, wood trim, and lavish features like massaging seats.  It’s a dream to drive thanks to two powerful electric motors, a comfy ride, and…

An adventure athlete says renovating the van she lives and works in fuels her creativity — but van life is not without its challenges

Sophie Storm Roberts runs her business entirely out of a van. Sophie Storm Roberts An athlete, founder, and motivational speaker runs her adventure athlete business from her van. Sophie Storm Roberts installed solar panels, revolving chairs, and a skylight to help her work. Although it has helped her be more creative, she says the small…

Bad news. Your next raise is probably going to be disappointing.

Hi, I’m Matt Turner, the editor in chief of business at Insider. Welcome back to Insider Weekly, a roundup of some of our top stories.  On the agenda today: Brace yourself: Raises will probably suck next year. Elon Musk may have lost his Midas touch.Facebook insiders say the company is conducting “quiet layoffs.”Beware, Florida homeowners. The…