Watch: European regulators are eyeing Apple’s acquisition of Shazam

Last December, Apple shared news of its acquisition of the music discovery app, Shazam. Now, seven member countries of the EU have requested regulators examine the deal, citing competition concerns. Though details on the transaction weren’t public, reports say that the Shazam pricetag rang in at $400 million. Spotify still dominates the music streaming market, though this acquisition may bring Apple Music one step closer to the top spot.

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At AtlasIED, where sound is the business, it’s no surprise that the background noise of the workplace is as diverse as the employees themselves. From jazz and classical to country and hard rock, team members curate their own personal soundscapes to fuel focus and creativity. Some opt for instrumental tunes to maintain mental clarity, while…

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In the age of AI, the question isn’t whether technology can replace humans—it’s whether it should. At AtlasIED, that debate goes beyond the theoretical, delving into how businesses can balance the efficiency of AI with the empathy and nuance of human touch. While AI assistants offer lightning-fast scheduling and data retrieval, human assistants bring judgment,…

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Inside the Soundscape: AtlasIED’s Immersive Booth Experience at InfoComm 2025
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Walking through AtlasIED’s booth at InfoComm 2025 felt less like visiting an exhibit and more like entering the next era of audio design. The spotlight was on the Atlas+Fyne IsoFlare™ Series—a powerful testament to how distributed audio can be both beautifully simple and sonically sophisticated. In a show where innovation competes for attention, AtlasIED stood…

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