Tech Bytes: Amazon Fresh raises prices

Facebook accused of secretly draining some of its users’ cellphone batteries. A former Facebook employee, who is suing the social network, tells the New York Post the practice is called “negative testing” it reportedly runs down a person’s battery, so Facebook can test certain features on its app. Meta has not responded to requests for comment.

Amazon Fresh customers, get ready to pay more. Next month, a delivery fee will be added to orders under $150. Right now, most orders under $35 are free. In an e-mail, Amazon told customers the fee will help keep prices low in both its online and physical stores.

Mercedes will introduce a higher level automated driving system in the U.S. by the end of the year.
Mercedes says the system can handle all aspects of the driving and the driver’s attention is only needed if necessary.