Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax covered up massive 2017 data breach
Ajax reportedly covered up a significant data leak in 2017 by signing a non-disclosure agreement with the ethical hacker who discovered it. The agreement, recently revealed by BNR, was signed by the h...
Major power outage in Haarlem at the moment
A significant power outage in Haarlem has left more than 3,000 households and 25 streets without electricity. The disruption has lasted for nearly thirty minutes and is currently ongoing.
Chewing gum that tastes like chili or chorizo: a look inside the BenBits factory
The BenBits factory in Heerhugowaard is experimenting with plastic-free chewing gum featuring unconventional savory flavors such as BBQ, chili, and chorizo. The company aims to push the boundaries of ...
In the alternative reality where a Redditor rewrote the rules, Patrick Brouwer is firmly at the top
A recent draw between Feyenoord and Ajax in 'De Klassieker' serves as an example of how football statistics like xG do not always reflect the actual quality of a match. Despite data suggesting an acti...
Geldmaat closes ATMs and limits opening hours after series of ATM bombings
Geldmaat is closing several ATMs and restricting the opening hours of others following a series of six explosive attacks targeting their machines this week. These measures are being implemented to pre...
Odido outage, problems with calling and mobile internet
Dutch telecom provider Odido is experiencing a major network outage, resulting in significant disruptions to phone calls and mobile internet services. More than 30,000 reports were recorded on the mon...
Low testosterone: real condition or marketing hype?
Medical experts Marij Dinkelman-Smit and Gert Dohle examine whether the rising concern over low testosterone levels on social media is a genuine medical issue or a marketing trend. They address common...
Regulators investigate if Odido kept customer data too long
The Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur are investigating whether telecom provider Odido retained customer data for longer than permitted. This probe follows...
Brussels intervenes: major porn sites fail to protect children enough
The European Commission has filed charges against major pornographic websites, including Pornhub and Stripchat, for failing to adequately prevent children from accessing their content in violation of ...
Russia threatens to arrest internet blockade protesters
The Russian government has threatened to arrest individuals protesting against widespread internet disruptions and state-imposed restrictions. This move comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with ...
Paying with smartphone or smartwatch more popular than debit card for the first time
In 2025, mobile and smartwatch payments in the Netherlands became more popular than traditional debit card use for the first time. Nearly 60% of all card-based transactions were cardless, representing...
Patients Federation: more digital consultations due to fuel costs
The Patients Federation Netherlands is calling on healthcare providers to offer more digital consultations to help patients manage rising travel costs caused by high fuel prices and parking fees. The ...
Scammers active again with fake porn site fines and extortion; 5,000 paid annually
Fraudsters are increasingly sending fake fines and extortion notices claiming to be from the Dutch Central Judicial Collection Agency (CJIB). The Fraud Help Desk reports that approximately 5,000 peopl...
Brazil unveils first locally assembled fighter jet
Brazil has unveiled its first domestically assembled Gripen supersonic jet fighter, becoming the first Latin American nation to produce such an aircraft. The project is a collaboration with the Swedis...
Young person wins landmark case against Meta and Google: social media are too addictive
Meta and Google have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages following a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States. The court ruled that the companies failed to adequately warn users abou...
Ajax hack enables season ticket theft and lifting of stadium bans
A security hack at the Dutch football club Ajax has allowed for the theft of season tickets and the potential lifting of stadium bans for over 500 supporters. The vulnerability was uncovered by RTL Ni...
Ajax hack enables season ticket theft and exposes stadium bans
Dutch football club Ajax has confirmed a data leak after IT system vulnerabilities were identified by journalist Daniël Verlaan. The security flaw potentially allowed for the theft of digital season ...
Court of Audit makes government goals transparent with website
The Netherlands Court of Audit has launched a new dashboard to track the progress of government objectives. This tool aims to provide transparency regarding public spending and the achievement of stat...
Fire department cannot determine cause of Westpoort fire: damage is too extensive
The fire department is unable to determine the cause of a devastating fire in Amsterdam's Westpoort district because the resulting damage is too extensive for a proper investigation. The blaze likely ...
These Amsterdam students are the drone pilots of the future: ‘I think people underestimate the flying’
OpenAI discontinues Sora, the AI video generation app
OpenAI has announced plans to discontinue Sora, its artificial intelligence application used for generating short videos. The company intends to reallocate the significant computing power required for...
Four ATM bombings in two weeks: ‘Criminals have found a gap in security’
Fortnite maker Epic lays off 1,000 employees: 'Sorry this is necessary again'
Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees in an effort to reduce costs. The American developer cited declining revenue from its flagship game, Fortnite, as a primary reason for the restructuring.
Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric cars due to battery problem
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles globally due to potential issues with battery modules, as announced by the German transport authority KBA. In the Netherlands, approximately 4,...
Tehran arrests 466 for sowing unrest
Iranian authorities have arrested 466 individuals for allegedly undermining national security through illegal online activities. According to state media, the crackdown aims to prevent the spread of i...
Majority of large online stores inaccessible to customers with disabilities
A study by the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) reveals that 61 percent of the largest webshops in the Netherlands are not digitally accessible. This lack of accessibility prevents customers wi...
Is driving electric really cheaper with current gas prices? Here’s the deal
High fuel prices driven by geopolitical unrest in the Middle East have led to a significant increase in consumer interest in electric vehicles. Recent calculations suggest that driving an electric car...
Petrol and diesel cars increasingly less popular, electric vehicle sales also decline
New petrol and diesel car sales across the European Union saw a significant decline in February compared to the previous year. While electric vehicles are generally gaining popularity, sales in the Ne...
Microsoft executive opposes mandatory Windows account: ‘I hate it’
A high-ranking technical executive at Microsoft has publicly criticized the company's requirement for users to link a Microsoft account to Windows. His comments align with long-standing privacy concer...
Switch 2 sells worse than expected, Nintendo cuts production
Nintendo is reducing Switch 2 production by one-third following disappointing sales figures in the United States. This decrease marks a significant shift from last year, when the company had to increa...