Apple has laid off 147 Bay Area workers in a rare move for the company. The staff eliminations affect staff on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These position cuts occur ahead of an upcoming CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle covered the workforce cuts on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also cut gaming staff at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore noted on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees showed frustration over the sudden job losses.