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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.
Senators explore USB-C common charge standard in U.S.
If a group of federal lawmakers have their way, the United States may have a national charging standard.
Editor says NYTimes journalists shouldn’t complain on Twitter
Social media isn't the place for complaints about colleagues and other matters, the new newspaper executive said.
USA Today writer resigns after plagiarism discovered
USA Today says it has deleted nearly two dozen articles from its website after it was discovered a junior writer fabricated quotes.
Roku launches click-to-buy ad partnership with Walmart
Roku and Walmart are teaming up on a new advertisement concept that will allow Roku users to buy things from Walmart using their remote control.
Apple taps NBC Universal for ad sales on news, stocks apps
Apple and NBC Universal have expanded an advertisement partnership in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Comcast may end free Peacock promotion for Xfinity customers
An executive said a deal with Comcast to offer Peacock for free has been good for the service, but customers will eventually have to pay.
Paramount executive in charge of international divisions on leave
Paramount Global says its top executive in charge of the company's international divisions has been placed on leave.
Dish says 5G wireless service rollout met FCC deadline
Dish Network says its emerging 5G wireless service is now available to over 20 percent of the U.S. population.
Exclusive: AT&T ends Walmart promotion after errant marketing
After a probe by The Desk, AT&T admitted promotional materials for an exclusive deal offered through Walmart stores contained a material omission.
AT&T warns of more rate increases if inflation persists
An AT&T executive this week said more price increases could come for its wireless and broadband customers if a period of economic turbulence continues.
Lionsgate will debut some movies, shows on Tubi
Tubi will distribute a handful of Lionsgate-produced films and TV shows under a new deal.
Warner Bros Discovery to cut advertising headcount
Warner Bros Discovery is moving ahead with eliminating redundant positions across some of its divisions.