Jim Johnson has been named head of Intel’s Client Computing Group, headlining a list of changes Intel made Monday to its leadership team. As part of the moves, Intel announced the departure of Michelle Johnston Holthaus, the former co-chief executive and head of Intel Products. Johnson had served as the interim head of Intel’s CCG as Holthaus took on senior roles. Now, his official title will be senior vice president and general manager, responsible for the PC and edge ecosystems, Intel said. Johnson has worked at Intel for 40 years, including in the Technology and Manufacturing Group and the Networking and Communications Group. Intel also has named a new head of its Data Center Group: Kevork Kechichian who joins as executive vice president and general manager of the Data Center Group (DCG). Kechichian formerly was the executive vice president of engineering at Arm. Intel also said that Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president and chief technology and operations officer of Intel Foundry, will expand his role to include Foundry Services. The promotions and new hires come at the tail end of management shakeups dating back to last year, when Intel chief executive Pat Gelsinger was forced out of his role as chief executive and replaced with Lip-Bu Tan, a prominent leader in the EDA industry. After Gelsinger left, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and chief financial officer David Zinsner were named co-CEOs. Former Intel exec Michelle Johnston Holthaus.Mark Hachman / IDG After Tan joined, Holthaus — formerly the executive vice president and general manager of Intel CCG — was then asked to lead Intel’s products team, which also included the Client Computing Group. Holthaus served more than 30 years at Intel, and will remain a strategic adviser to the company over the coming months, Intel said. Johnson will oversee the fall launch of Panther Lake, the company’s next CPU architecture, as well as the Intel 18A manufacturing process that will form its foundation. Tan, meanwhile, is looking for customers for both Intel’s 18A and the subsquent 14A manufacturing process, which may decide whether Intel remains in silicon manufacturing or not. Read...

I think even non-techy people can tell the difference between Microsoft’s Surface line and the omnipresent iPad at this point, even as both product lines get more features that cross the line between consumption tablet and laptop alternative. Maybe that’s why a Microsoft promo showed a Surface device running Apple’s software. Whoops. Over the weekend, a post on the official Surface brand Twitter/X account proclaimed: “Read, highlight, summarize, repeat… all on Surface Pro, the ultimate research buddy.” And the photo does indeed show someone using a Surface Pro… with what’s clearly the iPadOS version of Microsoft Word on screen. Presumably it was done with the help of Photoshop. If the general interface of the app isn’t a dead giveaway, clock the wide swipe-up gesture bar on the bottom that iPads use instead of a home button. On Windows 11, that would be either a full taskbar or a hidden one. As someone who’s been begging for a top-aligned taskbar ever since Windows 11 arrived, this hurts. Perhaps rubbing it in a bit, Twitter users employed the platform to “add context” to the post, a tool normally used to combat deliberate misinformation. “This is an iPad screenshot on a Surface,” says the additional info, with a link to Apple’s iPad promo page. The tweet has since been deleted, but the screenshots will live in infamy. Hey, at least it’s not quite as bad as CNN presenters using your branded product placement Surface tablets as iPad stands. Read...

A recent data theft at PayPal caused a huge stir when a hacker was found wanting to sell access data to around 15.8 million accounts online—including user passwords in plain text. This type of data breach can be a nightmare for affected users. This is because criminals can not only steal funds via a compromised PayPal account, but can also gain direct access to bank accounts or credit cards. A few days later, things got even worse for PayPal customers when certain banks stopped payments via the service totaling billions, particularly in Germany. But don’t panic: If you react quickly, you can limit the damage. We show you what you should do immediately and how you can best secure your PayPal account in the future. Immediate measures: What you need to do now The first step is to change your PayPal password.Sam Singleton If you suspect that your PayPal account has been hacked, or if you are already seeing unauthorized transactions, then every minute counts. Go through these steps immediately: Change your passwordLog in to PayPal immediately and assign a new, strong password. To do this, on the top right of the homepage click on the cogwheel icon -> Security -> Password -> Update. Important: If you’ve also used the same password for your e-mail account or other services, change it there immediately too. It’s always best to use a good password manager. Activate two-factor authenticationSet up 2FA in the Paypal security settings. The most secure way to log in is via an Authenticator app, not just via SMS. This prevents attackers from gaining access to your account with your password alone. You can also find “Two-step verification” under the “Security” options menu as well. Check paymentsGo through your most recent transactions with PayPal and on the linked bank account or your credit card carefully. The earlier you discover irregularities, the faster you can react. You can find your payment history under “Activities”. Report unauthorized paymentsUse Paypal’s dispute resolution to complain about suspicious debits. PayPal will check the case and refund the money in many cases. Deregister unauthorized devicesIf you suspect that someone has accessed your PayPal account without authorization, you should end all unauthorized sessions immediately. To do this, go to the security settings of your account: Under Security -> Manage logins you will see a list of all active logins. Check the devices listed and log out anything you don’t recognize. Click on “Remove“ to immediately cut off hackers’ access. Report the incident to PayPal and contact supportIf you discover unauthorized activity on your PayPal account, you should report the incident immediately. To do this, go to the Activities menu, select the suspicious transaction and then click on “Report problem“. Follow the steps shown—PayPal will check the incident and can refund unauthorized payments. At the same time, it’s worth contacting PayPal support directly: they can also secure your account or temporarily block it in an emergency. The quicker you react, the better your account is protected and possible losses can be avoided. Inform your bank and credit card providerIf money has already been withdrawn, also inform your bank or credit card provider. If necessary, have cards blocked or new access data issued. How do I protect my PayPal account properly? A hacked account is the worst-case scenario, but with a few precautions, you can make it extremely difficult for fraudsters to get their hands on your money. These protective measures are essential for all PayPal users: Create a strong password: Your password is the key to your money. Use a long combination of letters, numbers, and special characters—and use the password exclusively for PayPal. Password managers are a great way to help you to keep track of those complicated passwords. Switch on two-factor authentication: With 2FA, you put a second lock on your account. It’s best to use an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Authy. The SMS code is better than nothing, but less secure. Recognize phishing: The greatest danger often comes via email or SMS. Remember: PayPal never asks for your password or asks you to log in via a link. Tip: If in doubt, enter the PayPal address into the browser window yourself instead of clicking on links. Only log in on secure devices: Public WLAN or other people’s computers are a gateway for hackers. Only log in on your own devices and always keep them up to date with updates. Activate notifications: Switch on email or push notifications for payments. This will let you know immediately if someone who is not authorized tries to use your account. General tips for Paypal More secure than the browser: With the Paypal app (Android | iOS), users are better protected against phishing.Dall-E/Petter Ahrnstedt In addition to the pure security settings, it is also worth paying attention to a few things during daily use. This not only protects you better from hackers, but also from typical online fraud traps. Use buyer protection: Paypal offers buyer protection—you should use it. Also, only pay merchants who officially accept PayPal. If something goes wrong (e.g. goods do not arrive or are completely different to what was described), you can get your money back via the dispute resolution center. Only transfer money to trustworthy recipients: Sending money “to friends” sounds practical, but offers no protection. Only use this option with people you know personally—never with online sellers or strangers. Keep your email address up to date: Security warnings or confirmation links are sent to the address stored with PayPal. Check regularly whether this is still up to date—and also protect your email account with a strong password and 2FA. Use an app instead of a browser: The official PayPal app is often more secure than logging in with a browser. It supports modern security mechanisms, sends push notifications, and makes phishing attacks less likely. Keep an eye on account transactions: A quick look at the app or your online account in between can save you a lot of trouble. You can recognize suspicious activity before it gets expensive. Conclusion A hacked Papal account can feel like having your home broken into. But with the right steps, you can quickly lock the door again—and upgrade your digital lock to keep burglars out in the future. Our final tip: Stay vigilant and act immediately if something is wrong. This way, you not only keep your money, but also the safe feeling of having your account under control at all times. By the way: Security on your devices not only protects your data, but also your PayPal account. An up-to-date antivirus program and regular updates make hacker attacks much more difficult—find out more in our guide to the best antivirus software. Read...

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If you’ve been wondering when the “AI” branding spigot might be turned down a notch, AMD’s answer is that it won’t be anytime soon. At an AMD breakfast at IFA 2025 this week, Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager of AMD’s Computing and Graphics Group, said that AMD will continue to promote its AI capabilities as much as it can. Huynh also shrugged off a report that AMD — and everyone else, really — is being obliterated by Nvidia’s dominance in the desktop GPU market. PCWorld’s Adam Patrick Murray, host of The Full Nerd podcast, asked about when it will simply be assumed that PC chips include AI, removing the need to call it out. “When we have AI capability in our processors, we want to market it, right?” Huynh replied. “A lot of us, many people, think AI is overhyped. I think that’s what you’re getting at, right? I personally think it’s underhyped, because I’m looking at the development of next three to five years, right? And what’s possible is nothing that we can imagine before. And the progress is exponential.” “When I’m working with developers, we’re looking at the next three to five years, not the next three to six months,” Huynh added. “We’re working on things that haven’t been invented yet.” Huynh said that the company is eager to begin shipping FSR “Redstone,” the next iteration of the company’s frame-generation feature that the company began talking about this past February in the context of the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT. FSR 4.0, the current standard, can inject a single AI-generated frame in between rendered frames. Nvidia’s DLSS 4 frame-generation feature can inject three AI-generated frames. Redstone, which AMD tipped at Computex 2025, doesn’t use AI generation; instead, it’s essentially frame doubling with interpolation. Still, more frames equal higher frame rates, and that’s what gamers have traditionally asked for. AMD has said before that FSR “Redstone” is due in the second half of 2025, and Huynh reiterated that timeline. Huynh was less straightforward when discussing AMD’s GPU market share on the desktop. The market-share figures from long-time GPU watcher Jon Peddie indicate that AMD’s desktop share has fallen from 12 percent to 6 percent in a year, leaving AMD with just crumbs to Nvidia’s utter dominance. (Intel’s GPU share is still non-existent.) Huynh’s position reiterates what AMD has been telling Wall Street: “I’m happy that we’re selling everything that we make,” Huynh said. “The reception for the [Radeon] 9070 XT has been phenomenal,” Huynh added. “I can say that we’re still sold out.” Of course, whatever AMD’s share of the desktop GPU market is, it’s softened by the fact that AMD’s gaming revenue climbed 73 percent year-over year, though assisted by strong sales of SoC chips for consoles. AMD can also route its resources to the data-center market instead, whose share of the company’s revenues continue to climb. Either way, AMD is making more money than it has ever made before, achieving a record $7.7 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2025. The “market-share number seems to really be a minimal factor in what we’re seeing out there in the market,” an AMD representative added. “So we’re trying to balance the two, and eventually we’re presuming they will come together with what we’re seeing and what they’re seeing.” Read...

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