Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The job cuts target workers on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These staff reductions occur ahead of an upcoming CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the staff 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.