Matthew Keys

Matthew Keys is an award-winning freelance journalist who covers the intersection of media, technology and journalism. He is the publisher of TheDesk.net and a contributor to KnowTechie, StreamTV Insider (formerly Fierce Video) and Digital Content Next. Matthew is based in Northern California.

Stories By Matthew Keys

News
/ 4 days ago

Federal judge blocks Montana’s proposed TikTok ban

The ban was supposed to start on January 1, but the legal battle is far from over.

By Matthew Keys
Apple
/ 3 months ago

This new terrible $29 dongle for iPhones is good, actually

$29 gets you a dongle to reuse your Lightning accessories.

By Matthew Keys
Entertainment
/ 4 months ago

Breaking it down: why Disney is hiking prices for Hulu and Disney+

Streamers who want to watch Hulu or Disney+ without ads will have to pay more for the privilege, starting in October.

By Matthew Keys
News
/ 4 months ago

Sony’s game-changing QD-OLED TVs come with a price tag to match

These TVs pack a lot of high-end features that will leave most shoppers satisfied with their purchase.

By Matthew Keys
News
/ 4 months ago

Spotify raises the price of Premium by $1 – here are your options

Spotify will raise the price of its Premium plan to $11 a month in the United States, possibly as soon as...

By Matthew Keys
News
/ 5 months ago

YouTube Premium sees price increase, now $14 per month

YouTube is raising the price of its Premium subscription, charging streamers more for the privilege of watching videos and listening to...

By Matthew Keys
News
/ 5 months ago

Telly begins shipping its first batch of free TV sets

Telly says some customers will soon receive its first batch of 55-inch smart TV sets.

By Matthew Keys
Streaming
/ 5 months ago

Element-made Xumo TV comes in 4 sizes, supports HDR 10 and Dolby Vision

Comcast and Charter's joint venture want to take on Roku and Amazon with a new line-up of smart, streaming-focused TV sets.

By Matthew Keys
News
/ 5 months ago

Popular podcast app Stitcher is shutting down August 29th

Stitcher owner SiriusXM is pushing podcast fans toward its own premium streaming app.

By Matthew Keys
Amazon
/ 6 months ago

FTC says Amazon tricks customers into subscribing to Prime

The world's biggest online retailer is charged with using "dark patterns" to lure customers into buying Prime, then making it tough...

By Matthew Keys