Apple has dismissed 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the tech giant. The staff eliminations affect workers on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These position cuts come ahead of an upcoming leadership shift at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle reported 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 showed frustration over the mass layoffs.