Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Consumers' Association calls TikTok Shop products disappointing
The Dutch Consumers' Association has reported disappointing product quality from TikTok Shop, citing concerns over the safety and functionality of items like power adapters and earbuds. While delivery...
AI data center investments could reach trillions by 2050
PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates that global investments in AI data centers could soar to 27 trillion euros or more by 2050, driven primarily by the need for advanced hardware. However, this growth fa...
Dyson launches pricey toothbrush with built-in camera
Dyson has released a 490-euro toothbrush equipped with a macro camera that allows users to monitor their oral hygiene via a mobile app. The device features an automatic mouthwash delivery system that ...
Vote at the Stopera at 12:30 PM: Oostbrug cost explosion and what to do with data centers?
The Amsterdam city council is debating the significant cost overrun of the Oostbrug project amid allegations that former alderman Melanie van der Horst withheld financial information from the council....
NPO tries to reach young people: If you are not in their timeline, you do not exist
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is prioritizing digital platforms and social media to reach younger audiences who have shifted away from traditional linear television. By investing in engaging, humor...
One in five newspaper opinion pieces is written by AI, claims Alexander Klöpping. But is that true?
Tech journalist Alexander Klöpping claims that twenty percent of newspaper opinion pieces are produced by artificial intelligence. Experts, including professor Mark Deuze, have expressed doubts about...
Ajax: customer data stolen in hack of logistics partner
Ajax confirmed that customer data was stolen following a security breach at its logistics partner, CEVA, affecting those who placed orders after January 1, 2024. While no payment details were compromi...
HBO Max and Videoland join forces with cheaper bundle
HBO Max and Videoland have introduced a new discounted subscription bundle in the Netherlands, allowing customers to access both services at a reduced monthly rate. The initiative aims to provide bett...
Newspapers respond to investigation into AI opinion pieces: 'Uncomfortable feeling'
An investigation found that over 100 opinion pieces submitted to major Dutch newspapers between late July and late August were partially or fully written using artificial intelligence. Editors at the ...
This degree makes you the most popular with employers
Recent data from the career platform Magnet.me reveals that graduates in fields like strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation are currently in the highest demand among employers. While business-rela...
Amsterdam taxi drivers launch their own app to compete with Uber: This is a win-win, better for us and better for the passenger
Taxi drivers in Amsterdam have launched their own ride-hailing app to compete with Uber and avoid high commission fees. The initiative seeks to provide a better service for passengers while allowing l...
US oil sector pumps more oil with fewer people
The United States oil sector is producing 13.8 million barrels of oil per day, a 4 percent increase since the start of Donald Trump's second term. Despite this growth, the industry has cut nearly 13,0...
John Ternus faces huge challenge at stagnating Apple: ‘Company is no longer innovative’
John Ternus will become the new director of Apple starting September 1st. He faces the significant challenge of revitalizing the company and restoring its reputation as an innovative industry leader.
Brussels imposes stricter rules on ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox
The European Union has placed ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under stricter oversight due to their large user bases exceeding 45 million monthly participants in the region. These companies must now compl...
From espionage to 99.9999 percent pure gas: how the race between China and ASML is unfolding
China is intensifying efforts to develop its own independent semiconductor production capabilities in response to American restrictions and competition with the Dutch company ASML. Experts note that C...
Wall Street wunderkind loses 30 billion in days as AI investment model fails
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a young financier who previously worked at FTX, lost 30 billion dollars of his fund's value in three days when his AI-driven investment strategy failed. The massive collapse for...
Police investigate TikTok livestream following Amsterdam Central stabbing
Police are investigating a stabbing at Amsterdam Central Station that was inadvertently captured during a TikTok livestream. Four men were injured in the altercation, and a 43-year-old suspect from Na...
Camera glasses offer solution for the blind and visually impaired: 'Make them an assistive device'
Smart glasses are being used as essential assistive tools by visually impaired individuals to navigate their surroundings and read text independently. While advocacy groups praise the technology for e...
Screen time | Meta has caved and must now truly protect teenagers
Meta has reached a 17 billion dollar settlement in a U.S. lawsuit concerning the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. As part of the agreement, the company must implement mandatory safety featu...
Instagram addictive? Meta demands YouTube and TikTok take action too
Meta has reached an 18 billion dollar settlement with 29 U.S. states to address allegations that its platforms are addictive to minors. The agreement mandates new safety restrictions for teenagers in ...
Electric driving is the future, but can Amsterdam handle the rapid growth of electric vehicles?
Amsterdam is facing grid capacity challenges as the number of electric vehicles rises, particularly concerning the requirements for heavy-duty transport. To address these limitations, officials are co...
200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced
The Dutch government has established a new minimum distance rule for land-based wind turbines, requiring them to be located at least twice their tip height away from residential homes. The policy seek...
Video | Mark Zuckerberg returns in The Social Reckoning movie trailer
A trailer has been released for The Social Reckoning, which serves as a sequel to the 2010 film The Social Network. The new movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters on October 8.
Should the NPO really want this? Creating content for platforms that aim to get children addicted to screens as young as possible
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is venturing into microdrama, a format of short, vertical mobile videos, to reach younger audiences on platforms like TikTok. This experimental move has sparked debate...
Secret services get more powers for 'national security': 'Our knife is becoming sharper'
The Dutch government has introduced new legislation to grant the AIVD and MIVD intelligence agencies greater powers to combat threats like cyberattacks and foreign espionage. The proposal aims to incr...
Prime Video to adapt Stephen King's Crouch End into a miniseries
Prime Video is developing a miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's 1980 horror story Crouch End, which follows a woman searching for her missing husband. The series will be written by Paul Tomalin an...
Saving points at MediaMarkt takes five times longer due to new terms
MediaMarkt is increasing the number of points required for a 20 euro discount voucher from 1,000 to 5,000 starting September 28. The company states this change is necessary to maintain the long-term v...
Millions watch GTA 6 on Netflix simultaneously: platform buckles under the hype, reaction videos go viral
The premiere of a GTA 6 presentation on Netflix attracted millions of viewers, causing temporary outages on the platform due to record-breaking traffic. The footage revealed a detailed virtual Miami, ...
Netflix-style GTA 6 footage shows brutal executions, parachute jump over Miami gives goosebumps
A 30-minute presentation of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix showcases the game's stunning graphics, intense violence, and an immersive open-world experience. The highly anticipated title is expected to ...
New GTA VI footage shows massive game world full of realistic details
A detailed look at the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI was released on Netflix following a series of trailers. Despite some footage leaking before the official presentation, the new conten...