Caitlin Harrington
Research Editor
Caitlin Harrington is a research editor at WIRED and also writes for the magazine. Before coming to WIRED as a research fellow, Harrington worked as an editorial fellow at San Francisco magazine and as a certified medical dosimetrist in the radiation oncology field. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Boston University and lives in San Francisco.
Why Big Tech Companies Have Been Quiet on Texas’ Abortion Law
As the anniversary of Roe v. Wade nears, pressure is building from advocacy groups and workers themselves.
A New Document Reveals More of Google's Anti-Union Strategy
An administrative law judge orders the company to turn over more documents, including one that describes an effort to convince employees that “unions suck.”
California Passes Warehouse Worker Bill, Taking Aim at Amazon
For years, algorithms have driven workers to meet punishing quotas. A state bill trying to reinject humans into the workflow has cleared a big hurdle.
On Prime Day, Organizers Want You to Think of the Workers
Amazon’s annual sales event this year is unfolding against a backdrop of mounting pressure from labor activists.
Union Says Amazon Violated Labor Law in the Alabama Election
Amazon defeated the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union’s bid to represent workers at one warehouse. The union claims the company fought dirty.
As Amazon Workers Organize, They Stress: ‘We Are Not Robots’
Union supporters face a setback in Bessemer, Alabama, but indicate the fight isn’t over yet.
Amazon’s Union Vote Ends Today. What Happens Next?
Both sides are preparing for a potentially protracted battle over ballots and labor practices.
Some Amazon Drivers Have Had Enough. Can They Unionize?
AI surveillance cameras. Punishing workloads. Low pay. Worker complaints are piling up, and so are the roadblocks.
A Historic Union Vote Gets Underway at Amazon
A warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, could become the first Amazon union in the US. But it won’t happen overnight.
Your ‘Ethnicity Estimate’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
DNA testing companies are rolling out algorithm updates, spotlighting the fickleness of ethnicity results, and perhaps reinforcing some troubling beliefs.
There's No Such Thing as Family Secrets in the Age of 23andMe
DNA tests are cheap and ubiquitous. For some donor-conceived people, they can unearth long-buried truths about their ancestry—and lead to unorthodox reunions.
How to Manage Your Time: A Book List
You don’t have time to read all these books on how to carve out more time, so we did it for you.
A Food Pyramid for Kids' Media Consumption
Researchers are beginning to study screen-based media in all its forms. We've distilled their findings into some handy recommendations.
VCs Are Hungry for Fast-Casual ‘Food Platforms’
A new batch of food-focused investment firms are pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into fast-casual startups—powered by AI and data-mining apps.
Airbnb-Hotel Hybrids Offer More Homey Comfort With Less Risk
Startups like Domio let you book an apartment hotel: lodging that promises the roominess of a homestay with the consistency and amenities of a hotel.
The WIRED Guide to Online Shopping (and Digital Retail Too)
Everything you have ever wanted to know about Amazon, data privacy, and register-free stores.
The Risks and Rewards of Tech's Guerrilla Franchising
From Amazon to e-scooter startup Goat, more tech companies are figuring out how to provide the tools if you supply the services.
First to Market: Facial Recognition Startups
A WIRED retro item, from the 25th anniversary issue.
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Quick Cash for Your House? Yes, There Are Apps for That
Sell a home within three days, no open houses, no staging, no haggling with prospective buyers.
Automakers Are Making Car Ownership Optional
Monthly car subscriptions through startups like Carma Car, Fair, and Flexdrive offer all the utility of ownership with none of the hassle.