The Internet Archive rushes to preserve public Google+ posts ahead of the social network shutting down

We know that Google's beleaguered social network Google+ is finally shutting down on April 2nd. But all its content isn't necessarily going away. The Internet Archive and the ArchiveTeam are working on preserving public posts before these vanish into the void. What this archive won't include are deleted or private posts, as well as full-resolution media or all comments made on posts. But if you do have public content you wouldn't want the Internet Archive to preserve, there is a process to remove specific content, which you can check out here.

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Apple hits back against Spotify's App Store antitrust complaint

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Apple isn't taking Spotify's complaints about its "Apple tax" lying down. The tech company responded with its own lengthy rebuttal of the streaming service's complaints. Spotify filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with the European Commission, claiming the Apple's App Store rules deliberately "limit choice and stifle innovation at the expense of the user experience." The streaming service is complaining about the 30 percent "Apple tax" and that Apple is playing "both a player and referee" in its store.

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Apple introduces new iPad Air and iPad mini

Apple has two new iPads for users to choose from: a 10.5-inch iPad Air and 7.9-inch iPad mini. The two tablets share a lot of specs and features, but there are some core differences that might sway you from buying one over the other. The Air has a Retina display with a 2,224 x 1,668 resolution, while the mini has a resolution of 2,048 x 1536. If you want to use these tablets with Apple's smart keyboard, only the iPad Air supports this.

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IKEA Israel uses 3D printing to help make furniture more accessible

Accessibility is an issue not commonly addressed in the mainstream furniture market. And that’s what IKEA in Israel is hoping to change with its new ThisAbles project. The store worked with Milbat to provide 3D-printed add-ons for its furniture that can sometimes be difficult to use by people living with disabilities. The initial items include easier-to-grab handles, bumpers for cabinets, as well as lifts to raise couches. There are ready-made items in-store, but the designs have also been made available for free online if you have a 3D printer and some filament. You can ask them to make customizations in the design, in case these don’t fit your use case. The company hopes this project would encourage furniture makers to consider accessibility as an important feature—whether making it part of the design or at least available as an option for buyers.

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