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Matthew Keys is the award-winning founder and editor of TheDesk.net, an authoritative voice on broadcast and streaming TV, media and tech. With over ten years of experience, he's a recognized expert in broadcast, streaming, and digital media, with work featured in publications such as StreamTV Insider and Digital Content Next, and past roles at Thomson Reuters and Disney-ABC Television Group.
Breezeline removes WBOC from rural cable systems in Maryland
The station is designated as an out-of-market CBS affiliate, giving it little recourse to demand carriage in affected areas.
Skydance pursues deal to acquire Paramount parent company
Skydance Media is said to be plotting an all-cash offer for Paramount Global's parent company, National Amusements, according to reports.
FCC starts winding down Affordable Connectivity Program amid cash crunch
The FCC is taking preliminary steps to shut down the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is set to run out of cash in April.
American living in Turkey indicted over T-Mobile hacking
A federal grand jury indicted a 23-year-old American in 2022 for hacking T-Mobile one year earlier, according to a sealed charging document obtained and published by The Desk.
Amazon unveils Matter Casting to take on Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast
The protocol will allow Fire TV users to "cast" content from their Apple and Google phones and tablets to the biggest screen in the house.
TuneIn lands on Vizio smart TV sets
TuneIn is rolling out an app on Vizio SmartCast TVs that serves up over 90,000 live radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks.
Xperi launches TiVo Broadband platform for Internet-only customers
TiVo Broadband will allow cable and fiber ISPs to offer a complete streaming video solution to their customers that is backed by a familiar consumer brand name.
ATVA criticizes Nexstar’s takeover of Phoenix TV station
The ATVA says Nexstar's plan to take over a Phoenix TV station is further proof the company is willing to sidestep federal ownership rules.
DirecTV says it will offer access to Paramount Plus with Showtime app
Subscribers who have a legacy Showtime subscription will get access to the Paramount Plus with Showtime app at no extra cost.
Zinwell to sell NextGen TV box that doesn’t require home Internet connection
The Zinwell ZAT-6000L includes a 4G LTE radio that can connect to nearby cellphone towers in order to download server-side certificates needed to view encrypted ATSC 3.0 channels.
Amazon says Panasonic will produce Fire TV sets
Amazon and Panasonic are teaming up on a new line of Fire TV sets that will sport OLED displays and other premium features.
Patrick McFadden joins Sinclair as SVP, Global Public Policy & Communications
Patrick McFadden has joined Sinclair after spending a decade with the National Association of Broadcasters.