Apple has dismissed 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The workforce cuts affect employees on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These staff reductions take place ahead of an upcoming CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the staff cuts on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also eliminated gaming staff at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore reported on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees expressed outrage over the sudden job losses.