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Instagram and Facebook are too addictive according to European rules

Instagram and Facebook are too addictive according to European rules

The European Commission has found that Meta's Instagram and Facebook apps violate European regulations due to their addictive design. The company faces potential fines unless it can demonstrate that its platforms comply with digital laws.

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200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced

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Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry

Dutch tech giant once again a pawn in US-China rivalry

The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on the export of ASML's advanced chip-making machines to China.

Budget talks head into the evening as time runs out

Budget talks head into the evening as time runs out

Coalition parties D66, VVD, and CDA are currently engaged in late-night budget negotiations as the deadline for next year's budget approaches. The parties are under pressure to reach an agreement by Monday.

Screen time | Meta has caved and must now truly protect teenagers

Screen time | Meta has caved and must now truly protect teenagers

Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses how Meta was forced to implement stricter protections for teenagers on Instagram and Facebook. This regulatory pressure marks a significant shift in how the social media platforms manage user safety.

New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate

New rules for onshore wind turbines introduced after much debate

The Dutch government has established new national regulations for the construction of onshore wind turbines following years of political debate. These rules mandate that the distance between wind turbines and residential houses must generally be at least twice the tip height of the turbine.