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Oct. 30, 2009— -- Amazon is hoping to make it easier to buy things online by launching a new payment system called Amazon PayPhrase. Instead of typing in a name, address and credit card number every time customers pay, they type in a short phrase, such as "Vinita's Stuff," and a pin number. The benefit is, all the user's personal information will already be stored with Amazon. PayPhrase works on Amazon and other websites that use Amazon's payment service.
Review: Verizon Droid
U2 On YouTube Record
U2 has set a record on YouTube. Nearly 10 million people watched the band's concert live from the Rose Bowl in California on Sunday night, YouTube's largest streaming event ever. The rebroadcast has been watched by more than 1.1 million viewers and is still available on the site.
NBA On Your Phone
Pro basketball fans can now watch their favorite team on the go. The NBA is launching an application for smartphones that lets users watch up to 40 live games per week. NBA League Pass Mobile is available for the iPhone and Google phones with a version due out later this season for Blackberries. The application costs $40.
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