Apple has laid off 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The staff eliminations target staff on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These role eliminations come ahead of an upcoming CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle covered the job losses on 25 August 2026.
Microsoft has also cut gaming division workers at its Hunt Valley location. WMAR 2 News Baltimore noted on 25 August 2026 that Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees expressed outrage over the mass layoffs.