Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe

Apple agreed to hire workers and license technology from Huxe, a personalized podcast startup that shut down. This reverse acqui-hire allows the company to absorb talent and software without undergoing standard merger scrutiny. The transaction shows how platform owners secure audio capabilities to compete with rivals like Spotify.

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