Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The workforce cuts impact workers on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These role eliminations take place 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 cut gaming division workers at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore stated on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees showed frustration over the mass layoffs.