Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores whether setting a phone screen to black-and-white can reduce the temptation to use apps like TikTok. Using an analogy involving Japanese potato chip packaging, the column discusses how color influences digital habits and screen time.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
New online shopping platforms are gaining popularity by allowing users to curate collections of products without the ability to actually purchase them. Experts suggest these sites serve as a psychological tool to help curb impulsive consumerism by providing the satisfaction of browsing without the financial cost.
Schiphol Airport is facing significant passenger delays after a technical failure incapacitated its automated eGate passport control system on Sunday morning. Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers are currently conducting manual checks as they investigate the cause of the malfunction, which is not believed to be a cyberattack.
Authorities warn that over 150 fraudulent websites are currently offering fake ETIAS travel authorizations, despite the official system not yet being active. Travelers are advised that when the program launches in 2027, they should only use the designated official European Union website to avoid financial scams and data theft.
Dutch real estate agents are increasingly using AI-generated photos on Funda to showcase renovation possibilities, though some listings have faced criticism for misleadingly altering property features. Funda has implemented strict rules requiring AI labels and prohibiting deceptive representations, while experts urge buyers to verify all images against official floor plans.
Virgin has ordered twelve high-speed trains from Alstom to challenge Eurostar on international routes between cities including London and Amsterdam starting in 2030. The company aims to differentiate its service through a focus on luxury, comfort, and passenger amenities inspired by its other business ventures.
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