Apple has laid off 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the tech giant. The staff eliminations impact employees on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These position cuts take place ahead of an upcoming executive transition at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle reported the job losses on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also cut games personnel at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore reported on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees expressed outrage over the mass layoffs.