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ASML makes a staggeringly large contribution to our earning capacity: how dependent does the Netherlands want to be on the company?

ASML has become a massive economic force and the largest employer in the Brainport region. This success has sparked a public debate regarding the potential risks of the Netherlands becoming overly dep...

New radio station TalkRadio reads news 24 hours a day using AI

The new radio station TalkRadio, launched on Monday, provides 24-hour news coverage using artificial intelligence-generated voices. Creator Richard Otto developed the station to fill a gap in the mark...

Thousands of reports of Facebook outage, also issues with Instagram

Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram are experiencing widespread outages, with thousands of users reporting issues via Downdetector as of 10:00 AM. The company has not yet provided an official ...

The Netherlands is adding ten power substations a day and they are looking increasingly stylish

The number of electrical transformer houses in the Netherlands is increasing by ten per day to meet rising energy demands. As these facilities become more common, there is a growing emphasis on improv...

Top US scientist seeks refuge in the Netherlands: 'I'm not going back'

American astronomer Kelly Holley-Bockelmann has relocated to the Netherlands after leaving her position at Vanderbilt University due to concerns over the Trump administration's policies toward science...

Shadowy world behind freelancer marketplace: ‘He drains people completely dry’

The freelance platform ProLinker is being accused of fraudulent activities, including posting fake AI-generated job vacancies and failing to pay dozens of freelancers. The platform has also been linke...

Molotov cocktails and death threats: AI rage now also targeting tech bosses

CEOs of major AI companies, such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, are now under heavy security protection due to increasing public anger. These executives are facing threats and ...

Cost of mobile data while traveling drops due to new eSIM providers

The rise of travel e-SIM providers is increasing competition and driving down roaming costs for mobile internet outside the EU. These digital alternatives are now offering larger data bundles and more...

Stricter rules for electric car manufacturers in Hungary

Hungary is planning to implement stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes for its electric vehicle manufacturing sector. This shift marks a departure from the previous policies that offered...

Screen Time | Teenagers recreate the Netherlands in Minecraft: 'It will never be finished'

In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing ...

Reselling your own solar power could be a solution to the end of net metering, but it's not taking off

Reselling surplus solar energy to others was proposed as a solution to the upcoming expiration of the net metering scheme in the Netherlands. However, the implementation is failing to gain momentum du...

Power grid vulnerable to cyberattack: 'Not a matter of if, but when'

Experts warn that the Dutch power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks, which could lead to large-scale outages. Both major energy producers and consumer devices are considered potential targets, with o...

An analog film on 70 millimeter: "The most beautiful medium we ever invented"

The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently screening the film 'The Odyssey' in both 35mm and 70mm analog formats to provide viewers with a unique, high-clarity cinematic experience. Film expert Adri...

The Hague transport operator cancels all buses due to serious technical defect

The public transport company HTM in The Hague has canceled all bus services starting Friday evening due to a serious technical defect discovered in several vehicles. All buses are being taken out of s...

Amsterdam virtual reality at the Venice Film Festival

In this Amsterdam-East neighborhood, neighbors share self-generated power to relieve the grid: ‘I get a push notification that I can charge my car a bit cheaper’

ASML gives 44,500 employees a share package worth 20,000 euros

ASML has announced a retention plan offering employees a stock package worth 20,000 euros, provided they remain with the company until January 1, 2030. This initiative aims to maintain staff retention...

Dutch Consumers' Association threatens action over 'fake discounts' at Amazon and bol

The Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) has accused Amazon and bol of using misleading 'fake discounts' on their platforms. The organization is threatening legal action against both retaile...

Netflix viewers increasingly choosing non-English series, including those from the Netherlands

Dutch films and series are increasingly reaching a global audience on Netflix, with titles like Amsterdam Empire and iHostage ranking as the most popular Dutch content this year. This trend coincides ...

No zero-emission zone for passenger cars after all; here is what the city can do: "Give privileges to electric drivers"

The municipality of Amsterdam has abandoned plans to introduce an emission-free zone for passenger cars by 2030 due to a lack of national legislation. Economist Walther Ploos van Amstel suggests that ...

God of War series production halted due to Ryan Hurst injury

Filming for the new series God of War has been temporarily suspended following an injury to lead actor Ryan Hurst. The actor tore his bicep while performing a stunt and requires surgery.

European companies at risk due to password software with Russian ties

European companies with critical infrastructure have been using password management software called Passwork, which is actually based in Russia. Cybersecurity experts warn that this poses a significan...

Water shortage forces builders into action: new homes to feature 4,500-liter rainwater storage under floors

Due to ongoing water shortages in the Netherlands, some builders and homebuyers are implementing new systems to use 4500 liters of stored rainwater under floors for daily tasks like flushing toilets. ...

Google must grant other search engines and AI bots access to Android

The European Commission has mandated that Google must provide third-party search engines and AI competitors access to its search data and Android devices. This decision aims to increase competition by...

Crypto platform Knaken declared bankrupt: 7 million euros missing

The court in Rotterdam has declared the cryptocurrency platform Knaken bankrupt following a request from the Public Prosecution Service. The bankruptcy filing came after the Dutch Authority for the Fi...

Resistance to singing computer grows: Dutch people want songs from real humans, not AI

US bill hangs like a dark cloud over ASML's Chinese market

A proposed U.S. bill seeks to restrict the export of chip technology from partner countries to China. The Dutch government has expressed criticism, noting that such measures could significantly impact...

SpaceX shares slide further: falling below IPO price for the first time

SpaceX shares dropped 2 percent on Wall Street to 133 dollars, falling below the initial public offering price of 135 dollars. This marks the company's lowest share price since it went public last mon...

AI can help with filmmaking according to Star Wars creator George Lucas

Star Wars creator George Lucas believes that artificial intelligence is an inevitable tool for the film industry. He states that AI technology will help facilitate the filmmaking process.

Investors sell chip stocks again, causing ASML share price to drop

Investors on the Amsterdam stock exchange sold their chip holdings in the final hours of trading to cash in on earlier gains. Consequently, ASML shares closed down 0.4 percent after having risen by mo...