Apple has dismissed 147 Bay Area workers in a rare move for the tech giant. The job cuts target staff on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These role eliminations come ahead of an upcoming leadership shift at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the job losses on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also reduced gaming staff at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore stated on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees showed frustration over the widespread cuts.