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Hebrew, Hindi, other scripts get Web address nod

SEOUL, South Korea - The non-profit body that oversees Internet addresses approved Friday the use of Hebrew, Hindi, Korean and other scripts not based on Latin characters in a decision that could make the Web dramatically more inclusive.

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Amazon hopes to simplify Web shopping - with words

SAN FRANCISCO - You’re probably used to typing your name, address and credit card number when you buy things online. Amazon.com is guessing you don’t enjoy it, though, and wants to simplify the process by letting you purchase items with a short phrase such as ‘Shopping Fanatic’ and an identification number.

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Lala heralds MP3-killing iPhone app

LOS ANGELES - Online music retailer Lala is preparing to launch an iPhone application that its co-founder says paves the way for the end of downloading songs in the MP3 format.

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