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Streaming music service Pandora announced Monday it is buying "key assets" from Rdio to bolster its position against Apple Homme Nike M2K Tekno Jogging Noir Pas Cher , Spotify and other rivals.


Pandora said it has struck a deal to pay $75 million to acquire Rdio technology and talent, but stressed that it was not buying the company's business.


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"We are defining the next chapter of Pandora's growth story."


The deal was contingent on San Francisco-based Rdio seeking protection in US bankruptcy court and the price could be adjusted, according to Pandora, which has its headquarters in the Northern California city of Oakland.


The disposition of Rdio assets would be supervised by US bankruptcy court.


Rdio talent and technology would be used to strengthen Pandora's service in a market with powerful competition from Spotify and Apple Music.


"Adding Rdio's impressive technology and talented people will fast-track new dimensions and enhancements to our service," said McAndrews.


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Apple is ending the Beats streaming music service on November 30 as it seeks to bring users to its newly launched Apple Music.


The move, which had been widely expected, comes a little more than a year after Apple completed its $3 billion acquisition of Beats, known for its high-end headphones and other audio equipment in addition to its streaming service.