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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.
Judge orders trial for parental leave lawsuit against Fubo TV
A federal judge has ordered a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against streaming service Fubo TV to head to trial.
Ofcom investigates GB News over ‘cash’ campaign
Ofcom has launched a new probe against GB News, this time after receiving a complaint over an ongoing social campaign.
Sky News experiments with AI-powered “reporter”
The Comcast-owned channel wanted to see if off-the-shelf AI tools could soon replace human journalists.
Plex lays off three dozen workers, blames sluggish ad market
Plex issued pink slips in late June that impacted more than three dozen staffers representing 20 percent of its work force.
Twitter threatens to sue Instagram parent over Threads app
Twitter is concerned that Threads, powered by Instagram, could further erode its business in the era of Elon Musk.
Dish explores way to reunite with Echostar, report claims
Dish Network has reportedly hired financial advisors to explore a possible merger with satellite hardware maker Echostar.
Sky Stream boxes coming to Currys retail stores
Comcast's Sky Group will begin selling its latest streaming television device in hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores across the UK.
Sky, Channel 4 extend Formula 1 partnership through 2026
Channel 4 and Comcast's Sky have extended a multi-year partnership that will allow fans of Formula 1 to watch some coverage on free TV.
AMC Networks promotes Sam Rowden to VP, Content Group
AMC Networks has promoted one of its top programming executives to a newly-created vice president role.
Hawaiian Telcom files complaint against Nexstar
The complaint submitted to the FCC says Nexstar is not negotiating in good faith toward a new carriage agreement for several stations.
Robot publishes error-filled article on Gizmodo website
A robot-written list published by Gizmodo centered around the "Star Wars" franchise contained numerous errors, an editor confirmed on Wednesday.
California radio stations knocked off air by cyberattack
A cyberattack left several California radio stations unable to broadcast last week, the owner of the stations revealed this week.