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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.
Google believes smart TVs are ready for deeper AI integration
Gemini is coming to some Google TV-powered devices this year before rolling out more broadly in 2026.
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Paramount buys the Free Press, Bari Weiss takes over at CBS News
The deal pairs one of the country's most-respected television news brands with an upstart digital publication that is known for challenging news media norms.
Charter to distribute Dr. Phil’s Envoy Media on Spectrum TV
The new deal ensures Envoy TV will be carried in millions of subscriber households across Charter’s 41-state footprint.
Roku to require two week notifications before streaming price hikes
The requirement applies to subscription-based streaming services that are certified for distribution in the Roku Channel Store.
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Televisa-Univision CEO thanks Trump during YouTube TV dispute
Trump warned that the loss of Univision on YouTube TV could be bad for Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Thai police dismantle large pirate streaming TV operation
Police in Thailand have dismantled a pirate streaming TV operation that illegally sold access to non-licensed movies, TV shows and sports channels for $10 per month.
Fox’s Mark Sanchez arrested after bar fight, stabbing in Indianapolis
Police in Indianapolis have arrested Fox Sports commentator Mark Sanchez following a bar fight in that city early Saturday morning.
C-SPAN named official media partner for “America 250” celebrations
C-SPAN will serve as the official media partner of the U.S. Semi-quincentennial Commission and its "America 250" initiative.
Viant expands Tubi partnership with new ID sync, contextual targeting tools
Viant is bringing improved targeting and measurement tools to Fox Corporation's FAST platform Tubi, the companies announced this week.
HBO Max to drop streaming CNN feed in November
Warner Bros Discovery is pulling its CNN Max news feed from the HBO Max app in mid-November.
FCC Commissioner Gomez: Time for firm “public interest” definition
Speaking at an event on Thursday, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez called on the agency to issue a rule that defines a broadcaster's public interest obligation.
YouTube TV reaches new deal with NBC Universal
The streaming platform will add a new NBC-branded sports channel later this year, and offer Peacock through YouTube Primetime Channels.