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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.
New AT&T streaming TV services launches, costs $93 a month
AT&T wants customers to pay $93 a month for streaming TV — a significant premium compared to the cost of competing services.
Haystack TV launches dedicated Super Tuesday channel
Haystack TV, a free streaming TV service that aggregates news stories from local and national organizations, has launched a dedicated Super Tuesday channel.
New Pluto TV update breaks service for some Roku users
An update to the free streaming service Pluto TV is causing some issues for Roku streaming device users. It's a problem with a relatively simple solution.
YouTube TV, Sinclair reach temporary agreement to keep sports on platform
YouTube TV will not lose Sinclair-owned Fox Sports networks thanks to a temporary extension reached Friday evening.
Sinclair says it offered YouTube TV discount for sports channels
Sinclair said it offered to lower fees and extend a current contract with YouTube TV so customers wouldn't lose access to 21 regional sports networks.
Proposed amendment to “gig economy” law would lift caps for freelancers
A proposed amendment to California's "gig economy" bill would lift an arbitrary cap on freelance news stories.
Turkish telecom blocks access to Twitter, Facebook after attack on soldiers
Turkey's largest telecommunications provider is blocking access to major social media networks following reports of an attack on the country's troops in neighboring Syria.
Comcast to sell customer viewing data to third party measurement company
Comcast has reached an agreement to sell customer viewing data to Comscore, a firm that measures media viewership for advertisers.
Why YouTube TV is dropping regional Fox Sports networks
Sinclair wants more money for 21 regional Fox Sports channels and the Yes Network, and YouTube TV is unwilling to pay higher fees.
YouTube TV dropping regional Fox Sports networks on Saturday
YouTube TV is expected to drop a number of regional Fox Sports channels this weekend, according to a notice published by the pay TV company this week.
Ex-Microsoft employee convicted of 18 felonies for stealing from company
A former Microsoft employee who was charged with stealing gift cards and tax evasion was convicted by a jury of 18 felony counts on Tuesday.
Hotstar, owned by Disney, blocks John Oliver segment critical of India’s leader
A Disney-owned streaming service operating in India has blocked a recent "Last Week Tonight" segment focused on the country's prime minister, Narendra Modi.