Apple is preparing to stop sales of the Apple Watch in the U.S. after a decision by the ITC left the company with little choice. GM is putting its worst foot forward in trying to explain why it is not supporting CarPlay in future cars—this time they say it is for safety reasons. The Apple vs Beeper battle is still ongoing this week.

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Show Notes:

• The Athletic joins Apple News+

• Apple Pausing Sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in U.S. Due to Patent Dispute

• Beeper vs Apple battle intensifies: Lawmakers demand DOJ investigation

• NordVPN app now available on Apple TV

• GM's 'Safety' Excuse for Dropping CarPlay

Shows and movies we're watching

• Echoes, Netflix
• Young Wallander, Netflix
• Collateral, Netflix
• The Innocent, Netflix
• House, Hulu
• Key and Peale, Netflix