Talking Tech: Even more layoffs hit tech sector

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.

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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!

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