Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a unusual step for the tech giant. The job cuts target workers on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These staff reductions take place ahead of an scheduled CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle covered the workforce cuts on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also reduced games personnel at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore noted on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees voiced anger over the mass layoffs.