Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Digital backlogs at Tax Administration as hundreds of civil servants strike
The Dutch Tax Office is experiencing digital queues for 2025 income tax filings and longer wait times for phone support. These delays are being caused by high user volume and strikes involving hundred...
The ethical AI model with a backbone
Google's former motto, 'Don't be evil,' serves as a reference point for the evolution of ethics within the tech industry. The article highlights how this slogan once symbolized the belief that compani...
Virtual taxi fence around Arena to prevent chaos at Harry Styles and Bruno Mars concerts
Bolt now allows women to choose female drivers
Taxi pilot to improve traffic flow in ArenA area during events
The city of Amsterdam is launching a pilot program with ride-hailing services Uber and Bolt to improve traffic flow in the ArenA area after major events. The trial aims to manage high congestion level...
New AI certification gains ground: companies want to prove their AI is responsible
A new certification for responsible artificial intelligence is gaining traction among companies like CM.com and KPMG to verify the ethical standards of their software. The initiative aims to address c...
Customers seek accountability after major data breach: Dozens of reports for potential Odido claim
Dozens of Odido customers have contacted consumer organizations, such as the Consumers' Association, to explore a mass claim following a significant data leak. These individuals are seeking legal acti...
BMW recalls thousands more cars in the Netherlands due to fire risk
BMW is recalling 4,233 vehicles in the Netherlands, specifically 5-series and 7-series models, due to a potential fire risk. This Dutch recall is part of a larger global action involving hundreds of t...
Lawyers allowed to bring laptops and phones to prisons again
Lawyers in the Netherlands will be allowed to bring laptops and mobile phones when visiting clients in prison starting after the summer. This policy change follows a successful consultation between th...
Far fewer customers choose Odido since hackers posted stolen data on dark web: ‘Breach of trust’
Odido has seen a significant decline in new customers after hackers published the stolen data of millions of users on the dark web last Thursday. The data breach has caused a major loss of consumer tr...
More customers switching to KPN and VodafoneZiggo after Odido data breach
Telecom provider Odido is seeing an increase in customers switching to competitors like KPN and VodafoneZiggo following a data leak. Comparison websites report that the incident has caused significant...
Greece sends navy and air force to Cyprus over drones
Greece's Ministry of Defense has announced the deployment of two frigates and two fighter jets to Cyprus. This military move is intended to protect the island from potential drone attacks.
Rijksmuseum discovers new Rembrandt after two years of research
The Rijksmuseum has officially identified the 1633 painting 'The Vision of Zacharias in the Temple' as an authentic work by Rembrandt. The confirmation comes after two years of intensive scientific re...
NetBlocks: No internet in Iran for 48 hours
Iran has experienced a total internet blackout for the past 48 hours, according to the monitoring group NetBlocks. The NGO, which tracks digital rights and cybersecurity globally, reported the shutdow...
It’s raining Dutch records, thanks to spikes and Bicarb, but above all: ‘All successes are inspiring’
Dutch athletes have broken numerous national records during the first two months of the year, showcasing significant improvements in performance across various disciplines. At the Dutch Indoor Champio...
The right antibiotic within an hour: Dutch device promises breakthrough
The greenhouse | Getting off gas is difficult, but here geothermal energy makes it possible
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the complexities of transitioning homes to gas-free heating systems in his weekly column. He highlights that despite general difficulties, some projects are suc...
Hackers post stolen Odido customer data online again
The hacker group ShinyHunters has released stolen customer data from the telecom provider Odido for the fourth consecutive day. This latest leak appears to contain a significantly larger volume of inf...
Tax office expects rush: 'First day of filing always a bit tense'
The tax filing period in the Netherlands has officially opened today, with authorities anticipating a high volume of activity because the first day falls on a weekend. There are ongoing concerns regar...
How to behave in your new in-laws' group chat: Is an emoji too much, or are you too fast, too slow, or too boring?
The article explores the social anxieties and etiquette involved in joining a partner's family group chat. It specifically addresses dilemmas regarding response times and the appropriate use of emojis...
Mexican man surprised in Uitgeest: 'No monument for Cornelis Corneliszoon, how is it possible?'
Mexican history enthusiast Jaime Dávila expressed surprise during a visit to Uitgeest at the lack of a monument for Cornelis Corneliszoon. Corneliszoon's invention of the wind-powered sawmill was a c...
Briefly the highest point in Amsterdam: a 208-meter crane at a shipyard in North
The right antibiotic within an hour: Dutch device promises breakthrough
Dutch researcher Dr. Sophia E. Shanko has developed a device capable of identifying the correct antibiotic for a bacterial infection within one hour. This breakthrough aims to significantly reduce the...
These teachers have thousands of followers on social media: ‘My classroom door is always open, I see social media as an extension of that’
Four teachers discuss their motivations for sharing their daily classroom experiences on social media platforms, aiming to provide transparency and highlight the positive aspects of education. While m...
Teacher Pleun shares her songs on TikTok: ‘My biggest goal is to inspire other teachers and show high school students how beautiful teaching is’
Pleun Couwenhoven, a 26-year-old teacher at a Montessori school in Haarlem, uses her TikTok account to share music and insights into her life as a kindergarten teacher. With over 62,000 followers, her...
Didem discusses social media with children, often because their parents don't want them on it: 'I completely agree'
Didem Aykilic, a 31-year-old teacher at Het Spectrum in Hoorn, gained a significant social media presence after her students created a TikTok account for her. Despite her initial reservations about so...
Screen Time | The Odido hack is also a bit of a tightrope walk in the reporting
Tech reporter Rutger Otto reflects on a turbulent week for the Dutch telecom provider Odido following a security breach. The article examines the complexities and challenges of reporting on the hack w...
It often remains a mystery who is discharging polluting chemicals into the sewer
Chemical pollutants are being discharged through sewer systems, making them difficult to detect and impossible to filter out of the water supply. This practice is causing a decline in water quality an...
Amsterdam Economic Board Director: Without boldness in tech investment, the Netherlands misses out on its future
Inspection investigates online weight loss drug sales: ‘Doctors and pharmacists breaking the law’
The Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is investigating the illegal online sale of weight loss medication following an investigation by the program Kassa. It was discovered that some Dutch...