LifeLock settles misleading advertising case
ID theft prevention service LifeLock has reached a settlement with the FTC. The FTC says LifeLock’s claims were misleading at best. Those who purchased LifeLock’s service in 35 states can receive part of the $12 million settlement. This is a company that I decided not to endorse. I couldn't verify its claims. I'll tell you more on my Log. Don’t become a victim of identity theft! Click here to learn how to protect yourself for free.

The FBI’s most-wanted list gets social
The FBI’s most-wanted list is now 60 years old. But it is keeping up with the times. It sends out updates via e-mail. The list can also be accessed via an iPhone app. And the FBI has launched profiles on Facebook and Twitter. Could someone you know be a wanted criminal? Find out how to do free criminal background searches.

3-D TVs to hit store shelves
Panasonic and Samsung will begin selling 3-D televisions this week. The sets will command a premium of at least $500. Few movies are currently available in 3-D. However, 3-D movies are faring well in theaters. Before you sink your money into a 3-D set, find out what you need to know about 3-D TV.

Professors ban laptops
More and more professors are banning laptops in the classroom. The distractions they provide are too tempting to students. Of course, phones like the iPhone can be equally distracting. The Internet may be distracting your kids, too. But you can limit their online time easily.

Online banking fraud on the rise
Online banking fraud rose sharply in the third quarter of 2009. More than $120 million was lost through electronic funds transfer. Small businesses are becoming favorite targets for criminals. They often don’t have the controls to prevent fraud. If you own a smartphone, criminals are targeting you. Learn how to protect yourself from mobile banking scams.

Google aims to break language barrier
Language translation is one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence. But Google’s translation tools are remarkably good. That’s because it has access to vast amounts of data in many different languages. Google’s translation service is free. Take a few minutes to try it out!

Google, Dish Network team up
Google and Dish Network are reportedly testing an Android-based set-top box. It combines TV and Web surfing. Google could link the service with its TV ad service, which delivers targeted ads. You might not be getting the most from your HDTV. Find out how to improve your HDTV picture.

Is Internet access a fundamental right?
Almost 80 percent of adults in 26 countries say Internet access is a fundamental right. And more than half say it should never be regulated by governments. The most valued aspect of the Internet is the ability to find information. You don’t have to pay to use the Internet. Click here to find free public hotspots.

English nuclear bunker sold on eBay
A nuclear bunker has sold on eBay for about $30,000. The bunker, built in 1959, was decommissioned after the Soviet Union’s collapse. It sits on a 2,756-square-foot plot in Derbyshire, England. You may not have a nuclear bunker. But you can make money selling unwanted items online. Click here to learn how!

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