Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Talk to AI like you pray to God
Pope Leo XIV has issued a papal letter detailing the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence. The document highlights concerns regarding the spread of disinformation, the exacerbation ...
Internet access partially restored in Iran
Internet access in Iran has been partially restored following a directive from President Masoud Pezeshkian. The update was reported by internet monitor NetBlocks after Iranian state media announced th...
Iranian hack of payment provider puts central bank president on alert: 'Gamechanger'
An Iranian cyberattack on payment provider Verifone in March has put De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on high alert regarding the security of the national payment system. Bank officials warned that AI-driv...
State Secretary blocks US takeover of company behind DigiD
State Secretary Aerdts has blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, the IT company responsible for the DigiD identity system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The Dutch government cited national security co...
State Secretary blocks takeover of company behind DigiD
Dutch Secretary of State Willemijn Aerdts has banned the acquisition of Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The decision was made following advice fr...
House search and servers seized after Ajax hack: suspect (35) accessed systems multiple times
Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong fight 'pure hate' against professional footballers: 'If you cross that line, it becomes bitter and vicious'
A new campaign featuring Ruud Gullit, Cody Gakpo, and Jeremie Frimpong has been launched to combat online hate directed at professional footballers ahead of the World Cup. The initiative aims to disti...
2025 a new record year with 25,000 truckloads of electronic waste
In 2025, the Netherlands achieved a new record for collecting electronic waste, including appliances, lamps, and batteries. According to Stichting OPEN, this marks the fifth consecutive year of record...
Households rush to request extra power: fear new cooktops, heat pumps, or electric cars won't be possible after July 1
Dutch households are rushing to request additional power grid connections before new rationing measures take effect on July 1. This surge is driven by concerns that future installations of equipment l...
Young people can increasingly apply for jobs via text or Instagram: ‘Otherwise they lose interest’
Companies are increasingly allowing young job seekers to apply via WhatsApp or social media to prevent them from losing interest due to traditional application methods. This shift toward concise, info...
Missing children, disposable children; it’s heartbreaking. ‘Yet,’ GerBen van ’t Hek believes, ‘every child has the right to be off the radar for a while’
GerBen van ’t Hek argues that despite the convenience of smartphone tracking, children should have the right to be "off the radar" and out of parental sight. He emphasizes that this freedom is essen...
Ferrari presents its first electric car: the Luce
Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric sports car featuring four electric motors. The new vehicle is expected to be priced at approximately 550,000 euros.
What remains of the book if it’s written entirely by AI? ‘It’s no longer a niche’
Major power outage ongoing in Cruquius and Haarlem
A large-scale power outage is currently affecting thousands of households in Haarlem and Cruquius. More than 25 streets are reported to be without electricity as a result of the disruption.
'Where do we go now?' Copernicus Observatory to leave current Overveen site due to PWN water company redevelopment
The Copernicus Observatory in Overveen is being forced to relocate due to redevelopment plans by the water company PWN. The foundation managing the popular site faces the challenge of finding a new lo...
Questions surrounding Ali Dia (23) who died in Lebanon rocket attack after being sent back from Amsterdam
Ali Dia, a 23-year-old who lived in Amsterdam for several years, was killed in an Israeli rocket attack in South Lebanon after being deported from the Netherlands in December 2023. While online propag...
Max Verstappen reaches milestone in Canada; Red Bull bosses hope for quick commitment from Dutch star
Max Verstappen secured his first podium of the year by finishing third in the Canadian Grand Prix, marking a milestone for Red Bull-powered engines. While the team's leadership is pushing for a quick ...
Pope Leo calls for ‘disarmament’ of AI
Pope Leo XIV has called for the "disarmament" of artificial intelligence in a new encyclical, warning that the technology could lead to "new forms of slavery." The document was presented on Monday at ...
Newspaper: Russia jammed GPS during British defense minister's flight
Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS systems of a British government aircraft carrying Defense Minister John Healey during a flight from Estonia to the United Kingdom last week. The interference was...
No need to panic, but without a North Sea dike, we’ll be floating on Dam Square in 100 years
Shoes completely dismantled for recycling in Heerhugowaard: ‘Look how many shoes you have. We are walking on a problem every day’
FastFeetGrinded in Heerhugowaard processes thousands of old shoes per hour into reusable raw materials to help the European fashion industry become fully circular. As a leader in recycling, the Nether...
Beloved ‘ugly duckling’ returns: now electric
Citroën has announced the return of the iconic 2CV, commonly known as the 'ugly duck,' which will now be produced as an electric vehicle. This transition to electric power represents a major update f...
100 years of Dutch broadcasts available for free in online treasure trove: 'One of the largest TV archives in the world'
Nearly the entire archive of Dutch public television and radio, spanning from 1920 to 2020, will be made available for free in a new online digital treasury starting Tuesday. This searchable collectio...
Jack and Winnie trapped on Sluiseiland with twenty neighbors after lock route closure: ‘Where do I go if something happens to me?’
Technical failures at the IJmuiden lock complex have stranded approximately 21 households on Sluiseiland after a bridge over the Zuidersluis failed to close. Residents expressed concern regarding emer...
China sends astronaut to space for a year
Three Chinese astronauts launched to the Tiangong space station on Sunday to begin their mission. One crew member is scheduled to remain in orbit for a full year, marking a significant first for China...
Cycling and pedestrian tunnel at Velsertraverse installed in just 34 minutes: 'A great spectacle'
A new pedestrian and bicycle tunnel connecting Beverwijk and Velsen-Noord was successfully installed at the Velsertraverse in just 34 minutes. The project, managed by contractor Heijmans and the Provi...
IJmuiden lock route closed for rest of weekend due to malfunction
The sluice complex in IJmuiden is closed for the remainder of the weekend due to multiple technical malfunctions that began on Saturday, May 23. This closure impacts both shipping and road traffic, sp...
Excavation underway for water storage: Wadi at Beatrix van Dongenstraat for extreme rainfall in Heemskerk
A wadi is being constructed near the Beatrix van Dongenstraat in Heemskerk to manage excess rainwater for the new De Goudvinck complex. The project aims to prepare the area for extreme rainfall by pro...
'My strategy? Text manipulation': players from around the world at European Microsoft Excel Esports Championship
The European Microsoft Excel Esports Championship took place at the H20 venue in Purmerend, featuring competitors from around the world. Players used advanced strategies like text manipulation to solv...
Congested power grid forces companies into expensive behind-the-meter measures
Dutch companies are increasingly investing in private batteries and smart energy systems to cope with a congested power grid. These measures help alleviate pressure on the infrastructure, potentially ...