Talking Tech: Even more layoffs hit tech sector

Lyft is the latest tech company to announce layoffs as fears of a possible economic recession linger.

Read in browser Read in browser Talking Tech Thu Apr 27 2023 Brett Molina |  Consumer Tech Reporter @brettmolina23 Happy Thursday, Talking Tech readers. It's Brett Molina back with some more tech headlines. It's no secret tech has been at the forefront of any discussions around layoffs. Amazon, Meta and others have laid off thousands of workers over the past year because of fears of a potential economic recession. Add another company to the list: Lyft. The ride-hailing company said it plans to significantly reduce its workforce as part of a broader restructuring.   The layoffs will reportedly affect at least 1,200 jobs, although Lyft would not confirm exactly how many employees will be laid off. As of Dec. 31, Lyft had more than 4,400 employees. In November, Lyft cut 13% of its staff. What else happened in tech? Can you find travel deals using a VPN? USA TODAY tried it out. A warning for Temu app users. Why one cybersecurity expert warns against using it. Supreme Court takes on social media. Justices will decide whether public officials violate the First Amendment when they block critics on Twitter or Facebook. Thursday tech tip There are a zillion ways websites can track your activity online. But you can take some of that privacy back by following these five steps. One more thing Fans of Wendy's chili, it is your lucky day. The fast food chain announced it plans to sell cans of its popular menu item at grocery stores for $4.99 a can. First, Arby's sauce in stores, now this. What a time to be alive. See you next week! Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @brettmolina23. Tech tips: How to improve phone audio, hide photo locations and more From a secret Windows restart trick to adding an entire library to your phone, Kim Komando has tips to make your tech life run smoothly. READ MORE Advertisement Can you find travel deals using a VPN? I gave it a try Recent research found that U.S. travelers could snag deals by using a VPN, so USA TODAY gave it a try. Here's what happened. READ MORE These gadgets can save you water, time and cash The latest smart gadgets and appliances can help save the planet – and a whole lot of money – on everything from food waste to lawn care. READ MORE Cybersecurity pro: Temu shopping app not worth the risk Over 50 million Americans have downloaded Temu. Cybersecurity expert says using it means selling out the country for bargains that aren't worth it. READ MORE Here are five old-school games to play on your iPhone or tablet There are many other new (or newly . updated) puzzle and board games to play on your smartphone or tablet. Here's a sampling. READ MORE Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback