Matt Burns

Senior Editor

Matt is a Managing Editor at TechCrunch.

He started at TechCrunch as a freelance writer in 2008 and moved up the ranks to become the Managing Editor in early 2017. Born and raised in the heart of the automotive world, he has a special place in his heart for mobility startups and gadgets.

At TechCrunch he manages the editorial side of the company’s events including TechCrunch Disrupt, TechCrunch Sessions and the company’s various worldwide events. Previously he was a freelance writer at Engadget and EngadgetHD where he hosted podcasts until he was removed from that role after saying a swear word. He’s very sorry and promises it won’t happen again.

His passions include emails, run-on sentences and following through with action items developed during a conference call. And woodwork.

The Latest from Matt Burns

9 smart gifts for a smarter home

Dec 14, 2018 Matt Burns

Smart home items make great gifts and what follows are some of the best. From faster Wifi to smart meat thermometers, there’s something here for everyone on your list. I use everything listed he

Review: Nomad leather AirPod Rugged Case

Dec 12, 2018 Matt Burns

In my never-ending quest to wrap everything in brown leather, I’m pleased with this AirPod case from Nomad. It’s simple: just a plastic case covered with brown (or black) leather. But I like it. T

Review: Amazon Echo Input is the easiest way to stream media to speakers

Dec 12, 2018 Matt Burns

This is the Echo I’ve been waiting for. Throughout my house, I have Amazon Echo Dots connected to stereo systems. In my office, I have a Dot connected to an Onkyo receiver and amp. In my basement, I

Audi names interim chief Bram Schot CEO

Dec 12, 2018 Matt Burns

Audi has a new CEO. Bram Schot was just named the car company’s chief executive after serving in that role on an interim basis since June. He was appointed to the spot after then-CEO Rupert Stad

Verizon announces 10,400 employees will voluntarily leave the company

Dec 10, 2018 Matt Burns

Verizon today announced 10,400 employees are taking buyouts to leave the company. That’s about 7 percent of the company’s worldwide workforce. This is part of an effort to trim the telecom

Audi e-tron first drive: Quick, comfortable and familiar

Dec 07, 2018 Matt Burns

Even after a few minutes behind the wheel, it’s easy to forget the Audi e-tron is electric. The SUV is not outrageous or radical, but rather pedestrian and effortless. Audi didn’t invent somet

Gift Guide: 16 fantastic computer bags

Nov 22, 2018 Matt Burns

Give the gift of organization this year. Bags are often ignored but are a critical part of anyone’s mobile gear. They’re the outward representations of our techie styles, and we put far t

There’s a new PS4 Pro and it’s much quieter than the original

Nov 08, 2018 Matt Burns

There’s a new Sony PS4 Pro and it’s much quieter than the original. Right now, it’s only available in a Red Dead Redemption bundle, but eventually, it will likely be available as a s

‘World of Warcraft: Classic’ demo limited to 60 minutes of playtime

Nov 02, 2018 Matt Burns

Put away the Jolt, Blizzard is limiting the time gamers will be able to play the World of Warcraft: Classic demo. Basically, after playing for an hour, players will be logged off and will have to wait

GoPro shares tank after reporting revenue dives 13%

Nov 01, 2018 Matt Burns

GoPro stock is currently down 15 percent in after-hours trading and is falling after reporting its third quarter earnings. The company saw revenues dive 13.3 percent while still managing to beat Wall

Sonos delays Google Assistant integration until 2019, private beta to launch in 2018

Nov 01, 2018 Matt Burns

Sonos today announced that Google Assistant will not be available on its products until at least 2019. The service was supposed to launch in 2018 but the company said in a blog posting it needs a bit

Defakto releases the stunning Mitternacht minimalist watch

Nov 01, 2018 Matt Burns

Last year, Defakto released the limited edition Stille Nacht (Silent Night) in collaboration with artist Friederike Bellman. The watch featured a hand-painted star field throughout the dial. Now, the

Nomad releases a stunning wireless charging pad with Apple Watch dock

Oct 31, 2018 Matt Burns

With Apple’s AirPower still missing in action, the Apple accessory ecosystem has been attempting to fill the need with similar products. Some of these third party products are better than others

This gadget adds two USB 3.0 ports to Apple’s power adapter

Oct 31, 2018 Matt Burns

This is clever. Made by HyperDrive, the USB-C Hub slips onto an Apple USB-C power adapter and adds two USB 3.0 ports. That’s all. I love it and it addresses a major shortcoming of Apple’s

Apple ditches the headphone jack on latest iPad Pro models

Oct 30, 2018 Matt Burns

The headphone jack is missing from the latest versions of the iPad Pro. It’s gone. Dead. Worse yet, the headphones that come with the iPhone will not work either. Apple ditched Lightning for USB

The 7 basic features that will hopefully return to the MacBook Pro

Oct 19, 2018 Matt Burns

I miss the old MacBook Pro. Remember when the MacBook Pro had a good keyboard? Or an SD Card slot? Or an escape key? I miss the time when the MacBook Pro was 2mm thicker than the current version but h

Casio adds modern tech to the classic G-Shock watch

Oct 15, 2018 Matt Burns

Casio released the first G-Shock watch in 1983. The original set the bar for tough watches with incredible shock resistance to protect the quartz module. It’s a classic and still available for purch

Vinli launches mobility data platform, signs partnership with ALD Automotive

Oct 15, 2018 Matt Burns

Connected car startup Vinli aims to connect vehicles to the cloud and is today announcing a change in its business model as it partners with the largest fleet operator in Europe, ALD Automotive. Vinli

Review: The tiny $129 Echo Sub is a huge audio upgrade

Oct 11, 2018 Matt Burns

Want to make your music more interesting? Add a subwoofer. That’s what Amazon did and, suddenly, the entire Echo smart speaker lineup is a lot more interesting. If you were not impressed with the so

Google’s latest hardware innovation: Price

Oct 09, 2018 Matt Burns

With its latest consumer hardware products, Google’s prices are undercutting Apple, Samsung and Amazon. The search giant just unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, tablet and smart home device, a