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Adam Clark Estes

Adam Clark Estes

Senior technology correspondent

    Latest articles by Adam Clark Estes

    Technology
    Bluesky brings the fun, weird vibes of old Twitter back to lifeBluesky brings the fun, weird vibes of old Twitter back to life
    Technology

    As more users flee X, a clearer, sunnier social media age is dawning.

    By Adam Clark Estes and Aja Romano
    Trump 2.0, explained
    What to buy before Trump makes everything more expensiveWhat to buy before Trump makes everything more expensive
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Tariffs and rebate cuts are coming for your favorite gadgets and appliances.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Trump’s techno-libertarian dream team goes to WashingtonTrump’s techno-libertarian dream team goes to Washington
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Silicon Valley didn’t shift right. It just wants to be left alone.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    You may never need to remember another passwordYou may never need to remember another password
    Technology

    Thanks to passkeys, a world without passwords is in sight.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    We’re all living inside Elon Musk’s misinformation machine nowWe’re all living inside Elon Musk’s misinformation machine now
    Technology

    As Musk gains even more power, X gains more influence.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    Should you feel guilty about using AI?Should you feel guilty about using AI?
    Technology

    Your AI-powered iPhone comes with a questionable carbon footprint.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    Why is everyone wearing the Oura Ring?Why is everyone wearing the Oura Ring?
    Technology

    The wearable device looks great but, unfortunately, it won’t solve all of your health problems.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Climate
    The shady origins of the climate haven mythThe shady origins of the climate haven myth
    Climate

    How the media, city mayors, and the real estate industry filled us with false hope.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Technology
    Your iPhone is probably a satellite phone. Here’s how it could help you.Your iPhone is probably a satellite phone. Here’s how it could help you.
    Technology

    Cell towers in space are more capable than ever of helping people on the ground.

    By Adam Clark Estes
    Climate
    Your phones and computers rely on this remote mine in North Carolina. Helene just drowned it.Your phones and computers rely on this remote mine in North Carolina. Helene just drowned it.
    Climate

    Hurricane Helene exposed the vulnerable underbelly of the global chip industry.

    By Adam Clark Estes