Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ordering online without paying: these fake webshops give you a thrill but cost you nothing
A growing trend of fake online shops allows users to place virtual orders for items that do not exist. Experts suggest that these platforms may serve as a psychological tool to curb compulsive shoppin...
Forensic investigation underway at Apple Store Haarlem following 'incident'
The police and forensic investigators are conducting an inquiry at the Apple Store in Haarlem following an unidentified incident that occurred overnight. While authorities have confirmed an incident t...
Gall & Gall and Etos websites back online, apps remain unreachable
The websites for Gall & Gall, Etos, and Albert Heijn are back online following a recent cybersecurity incident at Ahold Delhaize, though some app features and delivery services remain restricted. Whil...
Number of cybersecurity companies more than quadrupled in five years
The number of registered cybersecurity companies in the Netherlands has quadrupled since 2021, reaching 962 by October 2024. This rapid growth is driven by increasing cyber threats and regulatory chan...
Looking, looking, and fake buying: the dopamine hit without the costs
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 psycholog...
Albert Heijn site and app back online, grocery deliveries resume Friday
Albert Heijn has restored its website and app following a cyberattack that caused a week-long outage across Ahold Delhaize platforms. Customers can access account features immediately, while the abili...
Long wait times at Schiphol due to electronic passport control failure
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 a...
Stellantis to hire hundreds of additional engineers in coming years
Stellantis plans to hire hundreds of new engineers as part of a multi-billion euro investment strategy running through 2030. While the company aims for growth, it is also being sued by several organiz...
Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns
Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist enti...
From archive to current events: AT5's Ajax news is now also on Instagram
Broadcaster AT5 has launched a dedicated Instagram account to provide fans with both historical footage and current coverage of Ajax. The new platform features a mix of classic interviews and real-tim...
Screen time | Facebook film raises painful question: has anything changed at Meta?
Meta continues to face criticism regarding privacy concerns with its wearable technology and its influence on societal polarization. The release of the film The Social Reckoning, based on whistleblowe...
The insane week at Albert Heijn: ‘We grabbed things at random and sent them to stores’
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn recently experienced a significant cyber incident that forced them to take many internal systems offline. The disruption impacted both warehouse operations and ret...
Two Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize nominees withdraw over AI use
Two nominees for the Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize have withdrawn their submissions following an AI-based authenticity check that raised concerns about their work. The prize organizers now intend to tig...
Albert Heijn online grocery delivery unavailable until at least Tuesday, customer data appears safe for now
Albert Heijn has suspended all online grocery deliveries until at least Tuesday due to a cyber incident that also took down its websites and apps. While the supermarket reports no evidence of data the...
Nearly 8,000 households in Nieuw-West hit by power outage
Approximately 8,000 households in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district experienced a power outage on Thursday afternoon. Energy provider Liander dispatched technicians to resolve the issue, with power expe...
Netflix pulls AI-dubbed children's series full of language errors offline
Netflix has removed the children's series Spike due to significant backlash over poor-quality AI dubbing and grammatically incorrect translations. Experts have warned that the show's flawed language c...
Ethical hacker Joost hacked the government and NASA, AI worries him: ‘Schoolkids can hack companies’
Ethical hacker Joost Grunwald, who has successfully breached systems at NASA and the government, warns that artificial intelligence is significantly accelerating the speed of cyberattacks. He cautions...
Apax becomes sole owner of Odido in multi-billion deal
Private equity firm Apax Partners is acquiring full ownership of the Dutch telecommunications company Odido in a deal reportedly valued at 6.5 billion euros. The transaction is pending regulatory appr...
Tesla's latest model 'flies', but it's unclear if it's street-legal
Tesla has unveiled a new Roadster that utilizes SpaceX rocket thrusters to perform short flights and achieve extreme acceleration. While the company plans to begin production in 2028, it remains uncer...
ETIAS travel authorization not yet mandatory, but fake websites are already offering them
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 progra...
Police and Public Prosecution Service will not launch investigation into Albert Heijn cyber incident
Dutch authorities will not launch a criminal investigation into the Albert Heijn cybersecurity incident because no sensitive customer data was stolen. Despite the lack of an official investigation, th...
Supermarkets benefit from AH incident but wish competitor well
Albert Heijn is experiencing major technical disruptions that have halted online deliveries and caused supply issues nationwide, prompting customers to flock to rival supermarkets. While competitors r...
Opinion: Hack reveals how dependent Amsterdam City Centre is on Albert Heijn
Recent discussions among Amsterdam residents highlight the city's heavy reliance on a single supermarket chain for food supplies and the growing social tensions surrounding local community initiatives...
Albert Heijn will not be delivering groceries for the rest of the week
Albert Heijn has suspended its grocery delivery services for the rest of the week due to ongoing technical issues from a recent cybersecurity incident. However, the supermarket chain confirmed that it...
Global stock markets fall on AI concerns
Global stock markets have experienced significant declines driven by growing investor anxiety over debt levels and potential demand slowdowns in the artificial intelligence sector. Major indices, incl...
Primeur at Artis: injured bird receives first fully 3D-printed beak
A southern ground hornbill at Artis zoo has successfully received the world's first fully 3D-printed prosthetic beak after its original was broken. The collaborative surgical procedure, which utilized...
Apple becomes second company ever to be worth more than $5 trillion
Apple has become the second company in history to close a trading day with a market value exceeding 5 trillion dollars. This milestone arrives during a leadership transition as John Ternus prepares to...
YouTube to label AI-generated music for users
YouTube is introducing labels for music tracks that are primarily generated using artificial intelligence to ensure greater transparency for its audience. The new policy, which is already appearing on...
Liveblog cyber crisis at Albert Heijn | Many empty shelves remain and online orders down, but fresh produce stock slowly being replenished
Albert Heijn is experiencing ongoing product shortages and service disruptions due to a recent cybersecurity incident that forced the company to take its systems offline. While distribution centers ar...
AI company Anthropic sees revenue jump ahead of IPO
AI developer Anthropic has experienced a sharp increase in revenue, reporting 11.6 billion dollars in the second quarter and achieving adjusted profitability in the third. The company is preparing for...