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