Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Election Blog: 16 party leaders face off in De Balie: "Very exciting"
Candidates for the Amsterdam municipal elections took part in final debates and campaign activities ahead of the vote on March 18. Current polling shows a close race between the PvdA, GroenLinks, and ...
New technology tested at Schiphol: Wi-Fi signals detect people even behind walls
Free home batteries for 500 households in Zuidoost and Diemen for research into relieving congested power grid
Why Europe calls for less China while welcoming Joybuy
The Chinese webshop Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands, highlighting a contradiction as European politicians advocate for reduced economic dependence on China. The article examines why ...
600,000 files stolen from Epe municipality, including personal data
Hackers have stolen approximately 600,000 files, totaling over 800 gigabytes, from the municipality of Epe. The data breach includes personal information such as names and addresses of residents.
Nigerian man with ringing in his ear
A German man recently traveled to Senegal to track down his stolen iPhone. He was successfully able to locate and retrieve the device after traveling to the country.
Hackers no longer always human, AI assistants can also do the work: ‘Concerning’
Recent research demonstrates that AI agents are making hacking significantly easier by automating complex tasks that previously required an entire department of experts. In a notable example, a resear...
Meta Platforms signs $27 billion deal with Amsterdam AI cloud company
Amsterdam-based cloud company Nebius has secured a $27 billion deal with Meta Platforms to provide AI computing power. The agreement involves Nebius supplying infrastructure resources to support the a...
Camouflage crop tops and dancing in tanks: hashtag #WW3 on TikTok
Journalist Senna Brammer explores a TikTok trend where members of Generation Z use humor, such as dancing and wearing camouflage, to address the threat of World War III. This content is part of a seri...
Haarlem playgrounds save 46,000 kg of CO2 through sustainability measures
Thirteen playground buildings in Haarlem have undergone sustainable renovations, resulting in a reduction of 46,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The upgrades include the installation of solar panels, L...
Dutch Safety Board investigates gas explosions after Utrecht incident
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has launched an investigation into the risks of natural gas explosions following a significant incident in Utrecht's city center this January. While the cause of the Utrec...
Mr. Wiegers doesn't have long left, but has one final wish: to see his grandson in Australia
The article addresses the challenges doctors face when patients self-diagnose using the internet instead of seeking professional medical advice. It highlights that while technology lacks a personal to...
Flights at Dubai airport 'gradually resume' after drone incident
Dubai International Airport has begun gradually resuming flight operations following a temporary suspension caused by a drone incident. The airport authority confirmed that the closure was a precautio...
Bol and Amazon face new Chinese competitor Joybuy
Chinese online retailer Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands and five other European countries, positioning itself as a competitor to Bol and Amazon. The company aims to offer same-day de...
Chinese webshop Joybuy challenges Bol and Amazon today with same-day delivery and robot pets
JD.com, China's largest retail giant, has launched its new webshop Joybuy in the Netherlands and Europe today. The platform aims to compete with major rivals like Bol and Amazon by offering same-day d...
Russia: 145 drones shot down, many also targeting Moscow
On the night of Sunday to Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 145 Ukrainian drones. Of these, 53 drones were reportedly intercepted over the Moscow region.
What starts as bullying ends in a chain of violence due to ‘Sorry boss’ videos. ‘This is how the victim becomes the perpetrator in a subsequent incident’
Police arrested five teenagers last weekend on suspicion of serious assault and attempted manslaughter after they shared footage of the violence online. Experts warn that these incidents are part of a...
150 years of the telephone: ‘My father would let it ring for a long time, so people thought we lived in a big house’
This article marks the 150th anniversary of the telephone and explores its transformation from a rare status symbol to an essential communication tool. It features personal reflections on phone habits...
Data leaked in Odido hack, what now? Hackers use sophisticated tactics: ‘They want to know if you have money’
A major data leak at telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal information of millions of people in the Netherlands. Experts warn that hackers use such data as a gold mine to profile potential v...
Fake celebrity interview scams harmful to democracy: ‘Time to put a stop to it’
The Dutch Association of Journalists (NVJ) is calling on tech companies to take stronger action against fraudulent fake interviews featuring Dutch celebrities on social media. The organization warns t...
Cameraland restores late Wim Waltjen's Nikon for free
After the death of 75-year-old Wim Waltjen from Alkmaar, his friend Carlo Tamis discovered that Waltjen's Nikon camera was broken, preventing access to his photos. The store Cameraland repaired the de...
Aunt AI's gossip
Yanaika Zomer, a journalist and the city poet of Den Helder, is set to release her debut novel in May. She contributes a bi-weekly column, with her latest entry discussing topics related to artificial...
EV drivers have the last laugh as fuel prices skyrocket
Rising oil prices driven by tensions involving Iran have led to a sharp increase in petrol and diesel costs over the past two weeks. While traditional vehicle owners face higher prices at the pump, el...
Thousands of Meta employees to lose jobs due to AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is planning to lay off thousands of employees, potentially affecting up to 20% of its workforce. The job cuts are intended to s...
Screen time | Wanting to use my phone less doesn't mean I'm addicted
In his weekly column "Schermtijd," tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the distinction between wanting to reduce smartphone usage and being clinically addicted. He examines the criteria for phone addic...
Anne (57) struggles with her mother's digital legacy
After her mother passed away, 57-year-old Anne van Driel found that managing a digital legacy was more complex than dealing with traditional paperwork. The process of settling online accounts and asse...
Telegraaf removes passage from article after Bellingcat investigation
The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf removed a passage and a photo from an article after an investigation by Bellingcat suggested the content was fabricated. The report concerned alleged repatriation flig...
Fewer and fewer shops in the Randstad: 'Shopping areas must work together'
The number of physical stores in the Randstad region is declining despite a growing population, largely due to the impact of online shopping. Experts emphasize that shopping areas need to collaborate ...
Historic Hoogte Kadijk electricity stations to be renovated and expanded over next 10 years
Two historic electricity stations on Hoogte Kadijk in central Amsterdam will be modernized and expanded over the next ten years to handle increasing electricity demand. Grid operators TenneT and Liand...
British government seeks quick start to 'golden age' for nuclear energy
The British government aims to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants by significantly overhauling existing regulations. This plan includes easing nature conservation rules, a move that h...