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Adam Clark Estes

Adam Clark Estes

Senior technology correspondent

    Latest articles by Adam Clark Estes

    Technology
    The first electric minivan will change the way you think about EVsThe first electric minivan will change the way you think about EVs
    Technology

    Trump wants to crack down on EVs, but the industry is stronger than ever.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    Are gadgets getting good again?Are gadgets getting good again?
    Technology

    From battery-powered stoves to health-tracking clothes, what’s on display at the tech industry’s biggest trade show is curiously exciting.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Climate
    9 stories that prove not all hope is lost for climate progress9 stories that prove not all hope is lost for climate progress
    Climate

    During the hottest year ever, these moments provided a silver lining.

    By Umair Irfan, Paige Vega and 2 more
    Technology
    5 breakthroughs that improved our lives this year — and 1 that didn’t5 breakthroughs that improved our lives this year — and 1 that didn’t
    Technology

    The tech innovations that made the world a slightly better place this year.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    One quick trick to make AI actually usefulOne quick trick to make AI actually useful
    Technology

    If you’re still skeptical of using AI in your life, try our One Annoying Chore Test.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    An AI that sees what you seeAn AI that sees what you see
    Technology

    Microsoft wants an AI companion to follow you around the web. This is only the beginning.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    Your drawer full of old cables is worth more than you thinkYour drawer full of old cables is worth more than you think
    Technology

    Recycle your old electronics. It’s easy, we promise.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    The perils of using payment apps as your bank accountThe perils of using payment apps as your bank account
    Technology

    Yes, you can use an app as your checking account — but there are risks.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    You deserve a better browser than Google ChromeYou deserve a better browser than Google Chrome
    Technology

    The government’s effort to break up Google will take years. Why not ditch Chrome now?

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    There’s never been a better time to buy a used phoneThere’s never been a better time to buy a used phone
    Technology

    Buying refurbished devices saves you money — and helps the planet.

    By Adam Clark Estes