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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 strips control of radio stations from owner
A federal judge this week stripped control of three FM radio stations from embattled broadcaster Ed Stolz.
Apple deploys software fix for Apple TV remote
Apple has deployed an update to its Apple TV operating system that fixes an issue with the device's voice-powered remote control.
Euronews to lay off 200 workers, move headquarters from Lyon
Euronews will lay off nearly 200 workers as a cost-cutting measure rooted in a new business strategy.
Paramount considers sale of Black media business
Paramount Global is weighing the possibility of putting its Black media businesses BET and VH1 up for sale, according to a report.
Twitter bug impacts hyperlinks, TweetDeck product
An update to Twitter's API resulted in a bug that left some users unable to click on links or use the power platform TweetDeck.
SiriusXM to lay off nearly 500 workers
SiriusXM will lay off nearly 500 workers, or about 8 percent of its workforce, its chief executive confirmed in a memo.
Vidgo adds Tennis Channel to streaming TV service
Streaming cable replacement Vidgo has struck a deal with Sinclair to offer Tennis Channel, starting today.
Fox Weather extends live coverage of severe storms
Fox Weather is extending its live broadcast to cover severe weather affecting tens of millions of Americans across the country.
TV stations make large donations to fund for slain reporter
Fox Television, Cox Media and Gray Television have donated $5,000 each to the funeral fund for slain journalist Dylan Lyons.
Verizon adding fee on older wireless plans
Verizon is tacking on a maintenance fee on some of its older wireless plans that are no longer offered for sale.
Red Ventures pressured writers to appease advertisers, workers allege
Marketing firm Red Ventures pressured writers at CNET and other websites to go easy on advertisers, former workers now allege.
YouTube TV still committed to multi-screen feature
YouTube TV is still on track to bring a much-anticipated feature to subscribers of its live-streaming cable replacement service.