Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the tech giant. The workforce cuts affect staff on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These staff reductions come ahead of an expected leadership shift at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the job losses on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also eliminated games personnel at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore noted on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees voiced anger over the mass layoffs.