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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs examine Spotify's discontinuation of their car device, sparking controversy over sustainability and efforts by users to keep the device functioning, The conversation shifts to Samsung's repair shop policies and the controversy it has sparked. Legal concerns, consumer rights, and Samsung's marketing strategies are explored, with skepticism about their practices, and whether this should affect your interest in Samsung devices.  ExpressVPN: MacVoices is supported by ExpressVPN, the VPN that just works. MacVoices viewers and listeners get 3 months free with a 12-month package at ExpressVPN.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:19 Spotify's Car Thing Discontinued 06:54 Resurrecting Spotify's Car Thing 09:18 Remembering Microsoft Kin and Other Failed Devices 14:35 Samsung's Onerous Repair Demands 16:27 Legal and Ethical Concerns with Samsung's Repair Requirements 18:25 Investigative