Author:
Matthew Keys
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.
Florida TV, radio stations knocked out by Hurricane Ian
Six television stations and nearly two dozen radio stations are off the air after Hurricane Ian hit Florida on Wednesday.
Former KTLA anchor Lynette Romero heading to KNBC
Former KTLA news anchor Lynette Romero has formally announced her decision to sign with cross-town rival KNBC.
Fast Company suffers prolonged outage after attack
Fast Company said its website will remain offline until it can be sure that hackers no longer have access to its content management system.
Streaming channels offer wall-to-wall coverage of Hurricane Ian
Streaming channels are offering live, continuous coverage of Hurricane Ian as the dangerous Category 4 storm crosses through Florida.
SiriusXM simulcasting Weather Channel coverage of Hurricane Ian
SiriusXM Pandora is offering an audio simulcast of the Weather Channel's coverage of Hurricane Ian as the storm makes landfall in Florida.
Amazon to shift Epix toward streaming with MGM Plus rebrand
Amazon says it will rebrand the premium movie network Epix as MGM Plus next year.
More than 25,000 without cable, Internet as hurricane hits Florida
More than 25,000 Florida residents are without cable, landline phone or Internet service in Florida as Hurricane Ian slams the coast as a Category 4 storm.
British teen pleads not guilty to hacking campaign
A British teenager entered a plea of not guilty this week after prosecutors accused him of a cyber intrusion against at least two companies.
Fast Company website vandalized by purported hacker
An Apple News push alert connected to a vandalized Fast Company article generated confusion and concern on Tuesday.
Lawsuit claims Discovery misled shareholders on HBO Max
A police pension fund says executives at Warner Bros Discovery misled shareholders about the number of subscribers at HBO Max before the two companies merged this year.
Verizon to start charging $30 phone set-up fee in October
Verizon Wireless will begin charging customers a $30 fee when they need help setting up a new device, starting October 3.
SiriusXM pulls Brett Favre show amid welfare scandal
Satellite radio service SiriusXM has pulled a show hosted by Brett Favre after he was linked to a welfare scandal in Mississippi.