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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.
Ex-KNBC reporter’s age discrimination suit gets delay, new judge
A former KNBC-TV reporter will have to wait a bit longer to have his day in court after a judge recused himself from the reporter's ageism lawsuit.
Former KNBC reporter Frank Snepp heads to trial in age discrimination lawsuit
A former KNBC-TV (Channel 4) investigative reporter heads to court on Monday to start the trial phase of his age discrimination lawsuit against his former employer.
Jury awards $7 million in Los Angeles Times age discrimination case
A jury has ordered the Los Angeles Times to pay $7 million to a former sports columnist who was fired over his age and a medical disability.
Apple TV wants to be the center of your home theater
Three nondescript buttons on the new Apple TV Siri remote are proof that Apple wants to dominate your living room beyond the iTunes Store.
Here’s why you don’t need a 64GB Apple TV
The new Apple TV comes in two storage flavors: 32GB at $149 and 64GB at $199. Which one should you buy? Depends on how you intend to use it.
Former Gannett TV stations go dark on Dish Network (Update: They’re back)
TEGNA, the television broadcast company that separated from Gannett earlier this summer, has yanked dozens of local channels from satellite provider Dish Network.
Activist threatens to out cheating federal prosecutors over hacking cases
Andrew Auernheimer says he plans to expose Justice Department prosecutors who accessed Ashley Madison from government computers.
Philadelphia news photographers go on strike ahead of pope’s visit
Dozens of photographers other staff members at a local TV station have gone on strike mere days before a massive news event is set to take place.
Kentucky police order YouTube to remove emergency dispatch audio
The Kentucky State Police has started a letter-writing campaign aimed at encouraging YouTube to block a video depicting emergency dispatch audio of a trooper's final moments.
Sheriff blocks Sacramento news station from attending press briefing
Sheriff Scott Jones blocked an investigative reporter from attending a press conference on secret cellphone spy devices, according to a report by the station.
White House, FEMA investigated iHeartMedia over errant EAS broadcast
The White House and FEMA investigated iHeartMedia over a false emergency broadcast in October 2014, according to new documents obtained by The Desk.
Sprint criticizes DirecTV in full-page newspaper ads
Sprint has threatened to fly over the homes of DirecTV customers if the satellite giant continues to turn down its advertisements.