Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a unusual step for the firm. The workforce cuts target workers on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These role eliminations come ahead of an scheduled CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle covered 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 sudden job losses.