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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.
Tablo review: A streaming DVR that finally liberates broadcast TV
The Tablo is a whole-home network DVR that unlocks the full potential of free, broadcast TV by freeing it from the confines of the television set.
Pluto TV the largest free streaming service in the world, executive says
Pluto TV is quickly becoming one of the most-dominant ad-supported streaming services in the world — and that momentum shows no sign of slowing down.
Exclusive: Like HBO Max, Comcast’s Peacock may miss Roku, Amazon on launch day
Like AT&T's HBO Max, Comcast's Peacock could miss two of the biggest platforms when the service is ready to launch on July 15.
Former KCRA reporter Adrienne Bankert to hold book-signing event in Sacramento
The former KCRA news anchor will be in town for an appearance related to her new book "Your Hidden Superpower."
Charter asks FCC to release it from post-merger conditions on broadband caps
Charter has asked the FCC to remove a barrier that prevents the company from imposing data caps on Internet customers.
CBS News goes global, rolls out CBSN app in 83 countries
CBSN has started distributing its free streaming news service in 83 regional app stores across the world, according to a release.
Sacramento news station KFBK looks to add more newsroom talent
Nearly six months after laying off their long-time news director, Sacramento radio station KFBK is ready to fill the position, though the job will come with more responsibilities.
Media group asks governor to act as jailed reporters face Covid risks
A media advocacy group has sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to address a rapid increase in coronavirus infections at San Quentin state prison.
Popular science blog closes after New York Times journalist threatens to blow anonymity
A niche science blog that has found a devoted following has closed after the blog's anonymous author said their identity was set to be exposed in an upcoming New York Times profile.
Best noise-cancelling headphones to drown out fireworks
Fireworks. For some reason, they're everywhere now — and they're driving everyone crazy. But it doesn't have to — just grab a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Here are some of the best...
HBO subscribers report access problems after paying through Roku, Amazon
Roku and Amazon users who pay for HBO Now natively through those platforms are having troubles accessing HBO Max on other devices.
SiriusXM pulls iHeart’s WHTZ off satellite platform
WHTZ is one of two iHeart stations syndicated nationally on SiriusXM, a holdover from the days when Sirius and XM were separate services.