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