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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.
Streaming TV service Fubo posts $100 million operating loss, subscriber gain
The streaming service now has 286,000 subscribers who hunger for its sports offerings. Executives say that number will grow.
Viewpoint: Will movie theaters survive the coronavirus pandemic?
Movie theaters are on life support. How will the film industry adapt?
By:
Matthew Jordan
Chinese streaming service Iqiyi under SEC investigation
A Chinese streaming service that has drawn comparisons to Netflix is under investigation by the SEC.
California probes Dish Network over waste disposal processes
Officials in California are investigating satellite TV service Dish Network over alleged violations of state waste disposal laws.
ViacomCBS could relaunch All Access as Paramount Plus, report says
The relaunched CBS All Access service could bear the name of the company's blockbuster film studio and television production arm, the Financial Times says.
Haystack to launch special channels for political conventions
Haystack News will launch dedicated channels focused on the Democratic and Republican conventions later this month.
AT&T avoids fine for overcharging school districts
The FCC said the statute of limitations had expired on a $106,000 fine against the telecom giant.
Chinese TV manufacturer makes transparent display
China's Xiaomi says it will mass-produce the world's first transparent high-definition television display.
AT&T asks Sony to buy Crunchyroll for over $1 billion, report says
AT&T has asked Sony Corporation to purchase its streaming anime service Crunchyroll for $1.5 billion, according to a report.
AT&T exec admits HBO brand saturation a “mistake”
An AT&T executive admitted the company made a mistake when it operated a confusing number of HBO-branded streaming services.
Orby TV plans TV Everywhere support by end of year, exec says
Satellite TV upstart Orby TV is planning to add support for TV Everywhere apps by the end of the year, according to an executive.
Consumer Cellular, Ting get top nods on Consumer Reports list of best wireless providers
Consumer Cellular has topped the list of best wireless phone companies as ranked by Consumer Reports members in 2020.