Harry McCracken

Harry McCracken is a prominent journalist and the Global Technology Editor at Fast Company, a position he has held since December 2021. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and specializes in technology and its societal impacts. McCracken has an extensive background in technology journalism, having previously served as the Technology Editor at Fast Company from July 2014 to December 2021, and as an Editor at Large for Time Magazine from February 2012 to May 2014.12

Educational Background

McCracken graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Boston University. His family background includes notable figures; he is the son of Samuel McCracken, a professor at Boston University, and Natalie Jacobson McCracken, a retired editor.23

Career Highlights

• Founder and Editor of Technologizer, a website focused on personal technology.
• Former Editor-in-Chief of PC World, where he worked for nearly 14 years in various editorial roles.
• Recognized for his contributions to technology journalism with several awards, including the Timothy White Award for Editorial Integrity in 2008 and multiple accolades for his editorial columns.234

Personal Life

Harry McCracken resides in Daly City, California, with his wife Marie and their three cats. He has also been involved in animation fandom and has contributed to various publications over his career.34