Apple has dismissed 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The staff eliminations target employees on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These role eliminations take place ahead of an scheduled CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle reported the job losses on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also cut gaming staff 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.