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Adam Clark Estes

Adam Clark Estes

Senior technology correspondent

    Latest articles by Adam Clark Estes

    Technology
    Google’s three antitrust cases, briefly explainedGoogle’s three antitrust cases, briefly explained
    Technology

    The search giant is facing lawsuits from attorneys general in most US states and the DOJ.

    By Rani Molla and Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    Hydroxychloroquine conspiracies are back, but Trump’s the patient nowHydroxychloroquine conspiracies are back, but Trump’s the patient now
    Technology

    A surprising number of people think the president should take a dangerous drug that has no proven effect against Covid-19.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    How the pandemic is bringing Elon Musk’s dream to connect everyone on Earth closer to reality
    Technology

    The technology behind airplane wifi could help connect everyone on Earth.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Why mail-in voting conspiracy theories are so dangerous in 2020
    The future of the vote

    QAnon is scary, but misinformation about voter fraud poses a bigger and more immediate threat to democracy.

    By Adam Clark Estes and Rebecca Heilweil
    We’re closer to holographic meetings than you think
    Technology

    The same tech that powers Pokémon Go might make virtual meetings more like real life.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    What the heck is happening with the Postal Service?
    Technology

    As November nears, the Postal Service is facing a crisis that could interfere with the election.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    What comes after Zoom fatigue
    Technology

    It looks like we’re stuck with video chat. Is that such a bad thing?

    By Adam Clark Estes
    How protesters are turning the tables on police surveillance
    Technology

    Armed with smartphones, the public is holding law enforcement to account.

    By Adam Clark Estes and Sara Morrison
    America’s meat shortage is more serious than your missing hamburgers
    Technology

    The meat supply chain is breaking down, but that’s only part of the story.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    Apple and Google want to turn your phone into a Covid-tracking machineApple and Google want to turn your phone into a Covid-tracking machine
    Technology

    The new contact-tracing tool, explained.

    By Adam Clark Estes and Shirin Ghaffary