Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable company
SpaceX's market valuation has briefly surpassed both Amazon and Microsoft, making Elon Musk's aerospace company one of the five most valuable firms in the world. The company is currently engaged in a ...
Karremans questions Tesla's claim, but without consequences
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans expressed doubts regarding Tesla's safety claims but clarified that the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) was not misled. The RDW's assessment process...
Ideal age for first smartphone? 12, say parents – up from 10
Most Dutch parents now consider 12 to be the ideal age for a child to receive their first smartphone, an increase from the previous preference of 10 years. This shift is driven by concerns regarding e...
New app helps parents guide children with their first phone
The new Dutch app Startphone has been launched to help parents guide their children as they begin using their first smartphones. The app gradually unlocks features based on the child's age and parenta...
Court rules Temper workers are agency workers, not self-employed
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday that individuals working through the platform Temper are temporary employees rather than independent contractors. This decision could have significant le...
Emotional Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha (40) nears 6 million Instagram followers after World Cup stunt against Spain
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha was named Man of the Match following a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain in their World Cup opening match. The 40-year-old's performance has earned him global recognition...
Rush for summer pass leads to outages and login issues at NS
The Dutch Railways (NS) is experiencing login issues on Tuesday following an overnight ICT malfunction at a supplier. While the problem does not affect all users, the company is working to resolve the...
Shopping streets increasingly empty as customer focus shifts online
Online sales have grown significantly faster than physical retail revenue over the past three years, leading to a decline in traditional shopping street activity. According to an ING analysis, the inf...
Bank fraud is a major problem: 'Agree on a password with each other'
Bank fraud remains a significant problem as scammers increasingly target vulnerable groups such as seniors and individuals with limited digital or Dutch language skills. Experts suggest families estab...
Media regulator: news consumption declines, social media increasingly used as news source
The annual Digital News Report Netherlands reveals that interest, consumption, and trust in news are declining among the Dutch population. As traditional news usage falls, social media is increasingly...
Nxt showcases the early days of media art: ‘We once spent a whole night, with a little help from LSD, putting it together frame by frame’
Taking the train from Haarlem? You might soon see the S 48 on the departure board
Starting in December, Dutch railway operator NS will introduce train line numbers on station departure boards and within its mobile app. Travelers in Haarlem will see identifiers like the S 48 for spe...
Trump threatens high tariffs on French wine and champagne
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100 percent import tariffs on French wine and champagne in response to a French tax on large American tech companies. Trump stated that the tariffs w...
I now understand why young Gen Zers 'snap'
Journalist Senna Brammer explores current trends among the younger members of Gen Z, specifically their frequent use of Snapchat and the high demand for Harry Styles concert tickets. The piece delves ...
Increased internet traffic during drink breaks in Netherlands' first World Cup match
VodafoneZiggo reported a significant increase in internet traffic during the Dutch national team's first World Cup match against Japan. Fans frequently used their phones to scroll during halftime and ...
UK also to ban social media for children under 16
The United Kingdom is set to implement a ban on social media for children under the age of sixteen starting next year. This measure will also extend to certain gaming and streaming platforms to improv...
UK bans social media for under-16s
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Downing Street.
Dutch goods exports rise four percent in April
Dutch goods exports grew by four percent in April, marking the second consecutive month of growth. The increase was largely driven by higher exports of petroleum products, electrotechnical machinery, ...
Watch your bank account, TikTok’s digital candy store is opening
TikTok is officially launching its TikTok Shop this Monday, positioning itself as a major competitor to established platforms like Amazon, Coolblue, and Bol.com. Retail expert John Lin describes the m...
Can my bank demand my personal data for identification? Isn't it dangerous with all those data leaks?
Bank customers are increasingly being asked to re-identify themselves by scanning or photographing their ID documents via mobile apps. This practice has raised concerns among consumers regarding the n...
Houses in the IJmond, with materials from the IJmond, for IJmonders. Leave that to Annabel and Lucas.
Annabel Thomas and Lucas de Man have presented the initial results of the Possible Landscapes project, which aims to build 20 homes in the IJmond region. The initiative focuses on using locally source...
Piketty, PRO and the world's first trillionaire
French economist Thomas Piketty recently published a global plan focused on wealth redistribution and environmental sustainability. Shortly after, Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire follo...
Famke (27) from Hoofddorp was an Albert Heijn cashier and is now a Formula 1 engineer: ‘I feel like I contribute a lot’
Famke Wilmink, a 27-year-old former cashier and speed skater from Hoofddorp, has transitioned into a career as an engineer for the Formula 1 team Racing Bulls. Through her work in the high-stakes worl...
Last participants in Solar Park WinterZon allowed to live outside Uitgeest. ‘670 shares of 250 euros still for sale’
The Zonnepark WinterZon project in Uitgeest is now allowing individuals living outside the municipality to purchase the remaining 670 participation shares at 250 euros each. This decision by DUEC.nl a...
Major power outage in parts of Rotterdam
A major power outage affected over 19,000 connections in parts of Rotterdam on Sunday, primarily in areas south of the Maas river. Grid operator Stedin reported that the disruption was caused by a mal...
The Greenhouse | Large batteries allowed this school to connect to the overloaded power grid
A school in Arnhem successfully utilized large batteries to connect to the power grid despite existing capacity issues. This approach demonstrates how battery storage can provide a solution to the ong...
Jumping rope to get people moving: ‘I want to get young people away from their screens’
Screen Time | I can't escape them: cheating AI fruit characters on my timeline
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the recent trend of AI-generated fruit characters depicting infidelity scenarios on social media in his weekly column 'Schermtijd'. The article explores the current...
Anthropic must disable advanced AI models for non-Americans
American AI company Anthropic has announced it will abruptly disable its most advanced models for all users outside of the United States. This decision follows a U.S. government order to suspend acces...
PostNL and DHL: where to find a parcel locker in Haarlem
PostNL and DHL have installed parcel machines across various locations in Haarlem, allowing residents to send and receive packages 24/7. Users only need a mobile phone and a valid email address to ope...