Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The job cuts impact staff on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These staff reductions occur ahead of an expected CEO change 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 reported on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees voiced anger over the widespread cuts.