Apple has dismissed 147 Bay Area workers in a unusual step for the company. The workforce cuts target staff on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These role eliminations occur ahead of an upcoming leadership shift at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle reported the staff cuts on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also reduced gaming division workers at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore stated on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees voiced anger over the sudden job losses.