Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
YouTube overtakes Netflix in average daily watch time worldwide
YouTube has surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing time worldwide, according to industry analysts. This shift is largely attributed to more users watching YouTube on television screens, creating a...
Floris Galjaard (21) profits from VanMoof's collapse: 'I thought, there’s a business in that'
Twenty-one-year-old Floris Galjaard from Driehuis has turned a hobby into a successful business by refurbishing and reselling hundreds of VanMoof e-bikes. His company capitalizes on the manufacturer's...
Velsen municipality miscalculates phone outages due to small Excel error
The municipality of Velsen incorrectly reported a phone outage of over 25 days instead of just three due to a calculation error in an Excel file. Telecom provider Vodafone flagged the mistake after no...
Standing on its own feet is a necessity for Europe, but it costs a lot of money
Europe aims to reduce its technological dependency on the United States and China to mitigate vulnerability to external political shifts. Although establishing autonomy is viewed as a strategic necess...
Haarlem spends millions extra on laptops and smartphones for officials: 'Rise of AI driving up prices'
The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stric...
New European tech package: more data centers and less dependence on Big Tech
The European Commission has introduced a new package of technology regulations aimed at reducing the continent's dependence on American big tech companies. The initiative focuses on promoting homegrow...
Plug pulled on electric car-sharing trial in Heemskerk: ‘A mystery why it works in Castricum and not here’
A four-month trial featuring two electric shared cars in Heemskerk has been cancelled due to low public interest. The organization EcoHeemskerk expressed disappointment over the lack of participation ...
Fake payment reminder via SMS from the Tax Authorities
The Dutch Tax Authority is warning the public about fake payment reminders sent via SMS by scammers. Fraudsters are exploiting the current period when many citizens are receiving tax refunds or making...
Director Martin Scorsese joins AI company as advisor
Renowned film director Martin Scorsese has joined the AI startup Black Forest Labs as an advisor. He aims to use artificial intelligence to explore new creative frontiers and enhance audience experien...
Companies opt for AI over higher wages during labor shortages
Companies facing labor shortages are increasingly opting for automation and AI rather than offering higher wages or better working hours. While these technologies are intended to alleviate workloads, ...
Amsterdam cancels 82,900 parking fines: majority waived after appeal
The city of Amsterdam canceled over 82,900 parking fines last year after more than 65% of filed objections were declared well-founded. While approximately 19% of the waivers were due to municipal erro...
Dutch Ministry of Defense to phase out software from controversial company Palantir within two years
The Dutch Ministry of Defense plans to stop using software from the American technology company Palantir within the next two years. State Secretary Derk Boswijk stated that the government aims to tran...
Haarlem family business installs massive heat pump as Dick (70) loves ‘the thrill of the challenge’
A local family business, Gascontrol, has installed the largest heat pump in the North Holland province on top of an office building in Haarlem. The project was led by 70-year-old Dick Pieters, marking...
Thermal energy storage falters, but Haarlem continues gas phase-out: No link between technology and policy
The city of Haarlem remains committed to its gas-free transition despite recent technical failures in a thermal energy storage system at the Schalkstad apartment complex. Residents suffered through fr...
Velsen-based company scores high in AI processes and ranks in the global top 500
WorldEmp, a company based in Velsen, has been recognized as one of the top 500 organizations globally for its excellence in AI management. The ranking highlights the firm's effective integration of ar...
Russian secret service discovers spyware on top officials' phones
The Russian secret service (FSB) claims to have uncovered a large-scale foreign intelligence operation involving spyware installed on the phones of high-ranking officials. This software reportedly all...
Tata Steel cuts ties with Donald Pols again after information about past
Tata Steel Netherlands has ended its association with Donald Pols, the former director of Milieudefensie, just days after he started as head of sustainability and communication. The company made the d...
ACM: Grid operator doing too little to tackle power grid congestion
The Dutch regulator ACM has ordered grid operators to take additional measures this year to address increasing power grid congestion. The regulator determined that current efforts are insufficient to ...
Ecowende wind farm turbines to get red blades to prevent bird collisions
The upcoming Ecowende wind farm will paint some turbine blades red to investigate if the color makes the rotating rotors more visible to birds. This research aims to determine if the increased visibil...
Why Wikipedia is still collaborating with AI chatbots despite declining traffic: ‘Our gift to the world’
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales explains that the encyclopedia continues to provide data to AI chatbots as part of its mission to share knowledge, despite the risk of declining site traffic. He also add...
Videos, games and other distractions. How do I get my child to read more?
The article addresses the common struggle parents face with balancing children's screen time and encouraging them to read more. It explores strategies to improve literacy skills and foster a genuine e...
No cavity wall insulation if traces of bats are found
The Dutch government has implemented the eDNA method to detect the presence of protected bats before cavity wall insulation can be installed. This requirement ensures that homeowners comply with wildl...
7,300 households waiting for power connection, list is growing
Grid operator Liander reports that approximately 7,300 households and small businesses are currently waiting for an electricity connection. Due to increasing pressure on the power grid, wait times hav...
NASA: Blue Origin launch site repair will take a long time
NASA official Jared Isaacman stated that repairs to the Blue Origin launch site following a rocket explosion will likely take a significant amount of time. The base may not be fully restored until 202...
Man who stalked his ex: I wasn't myself. This was a different E. in a manic episode
A man appeared in court for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Leiden throughout several months in 2025, including placing GPS trackers on her car and sending threatening messages to her family and friends...
Tens of thousands of households can get paid for dimming solar panels
Dutch grid operator Enexis is partnering with the company Zonnedimmer to pay tens of thousands of households to temporarily shut off their solar panels. This initiative is designed to prevent the powe...
Children as young as 10 can now use mobile payments at youth bank BUUT
ABN AMRO's youth bank, BUUT, has launched a service allowing children as young as 10 years old to make mobile payments using their smartphones. Starting Tuesday, BUUT claims to be the first bank in th...
What is heat power? New weather metric determines if it's too hot to work or exercise
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is introducing a new metric called 'hittekracht' in its weather app this Tuesday. This hourly indicator is designed to help users determine when t...
Cause of Cruquius bridge malfunction remains a mystery: ‘Bridge deck won’t close properly’
The cause of ongoing malfunctions at the renovated Cruquius bridges remains unknown as the bridge deck fails to close properly under certain conditions. The issue recurred on Monday morning, leading t...
EU wants to exclude US tech companies from major IT contracts
The European Union is planning to introduce stricter regulations for large government digital contracts. These rules could limit the ability of major American technology companies, such as Amazon, Mic...