Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The staff eliminations affect employees on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These staff reductions take place ahead of an upcoming executive transition at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the staff cuts on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also reduced games personnel at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore stated on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees expressed outrage over the widespread cuts.