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By Daniel Taylor • Updated Aug 26, 2026 at 18:40

Hunt Valley Microsoft gaming employees outraged by mass layoffs - WMAR 2 News Baltimore — Latest News About Apple and Microsoft Eliminate Roles Across Multiple Teams

Apple has cut 147 Bay Area workers in a uncommon decision for the firm. The job cuts affect workers on the Siri, Vision Pro immersive video, and gaming teams. These role eliminations occur ahead of an upcoming CEO change at Apple. Bloomberg, Fortune, and the San Francisco Chronicle detailed the workforce cuts on 25 August 2026.

Microsoft has also reduced games personnel 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.

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