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Adam Elder

Adam Elder is a writer in San Diego. He's also written for Esquire and WIRED magazines, VICE, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, newyorker.com and elsewhere.

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Three Guys on What It’s Like to Be a Mall Santa Elf

Impatient parents, kids freaking out, non-stop Christmas music — it’s enough to ruin anyone’s elf-esteem

Why Are Weighted Blankets So Freakin’ Expensive?

As the blanket gets heftier, so does the price. But how come?

Why Are Drones So Expensive?

You, uh, thought an autonomous flying robot with a camera on it was going to be free?