Apple has dismissed 147 Bay Area workers in a rare move for the company. The staff eliminations target workers on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These staff reductions occur ahead of an upcoming leadership shift at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the workforce cuts on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also eliminated gaming staff at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore reported on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees voiced anger over the sudden job losses.