Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Efteling embraces AI despite criticism: 'Technology can enhance wonder'
Theme park Efteling is increasingly experimenting with artificial intelligence, such as interactive characters and talking trees, to enhance the guest experience. Despite criticism from some visitors ...
AI videos exploit celebrities for overpriced Museum Night ticket scams
Scammers are using AI-generated videos of Dutch celebrities on TikTok to sell unauthorized and overpriced tickets for Amsterdam's Museumnacht. Stichting Museumnacht is taking action to have the fraudu...
Norway's sovereign wealth fund reports record profit in first half of year
Norway's sovereign wealth fund reported a record profit for the first half of this year, driven largely by the rising value of technology stocks. The fund currently manages assets totaling more than 1...
Fake student housing ads increasingly hard to spot, says student union: ‘She had to transfer 1400 euros in advance’
Dutch holidaymakers trapped: criminals hijack Booking.com chat to strike
Dutch holidaymakers using the Booking.com platform have fallen victim to a persistent fraud scheme where criminals hijack hotel chat conversations. Investigations reveal that approximately fifteen vic...
Multiple homes evacuated after e-bike fire in storage unit in De Pijp
Multiple homes on the Eerste Jan van der Heijdenstraat in Amsterdam were evacuated overnight following a fire caused by an electric bike battery in a storage room. Two people were checked for smoke in...
Social media platforms fight back against AI slop as they are flooded with generic AI posts
Social media platforms are increasingly taking measures to combat the spread of AI-generated content, often referred to as 'AI-slop'. Users are pushing back against the influx of generic, automated po...
Spotify to indicate when you are listening to an AI artist
Starting in mid-September, Spotify will identify music created by AI artists to distinguish them from human performers. The streaming platform will also exclude these AI personas from its official pla...
10 companies join Bol and Bijenkorf in reporting data breach at partner Ceva
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reports that customer data from 12 companies may have been compromised following a cyberattack on logistics partner Ceva Logistics. Among the affected business...
Ordering from webshop de Bijenkorf barely possible anymore
The Dutch department store de Bijenkorf is currently experiencing significant issues with its online ordering system. Customers are only able to purchase items that are currently in stock at physical ...
Trump's company loses $238 million and sells accelerated access to tweets
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, reported a loss of $238 million between April and June. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the company's fi...
Another data breach: credit card details stolen from printer Simian
Printing company Simian has confirmed a data breach resulting in the potential exposure of personal information belonging to Dutch and Belgian customers. A smaller subset of these customers also had t...
From Bol to Ajax: what you need to know about the major data breach at partner Ceva
Spaarndammer Tunnel closed towards city due to malfunction
The Spaarndammertunnel is closed in the direction of Amsterdam city center as of 10:45 AM due to a technical malfunction with the tunnel's public address system. It remains unclear how long the closur...
Bijenkorf orders face weeks of delays due to cyberattack
Department store chain de Bijenkorf is experiencing significant shipping delays due to a cyberattack at their logistics partner, CEVA Logistics. Customers have been informed that orders placed current...
Bijenkorf customers must wait until at least September for packages due to data breach
Customers ordering from the Bijenkorf webshop must wait until at least September 3 for their packages. This delay follows a security incident at the company's logistics partner, Ceva Logistics.
Bol removes multiple eclipse glasses from its site due to safety requirements
Bol has removed approximately twenty types of eclipse glasses from its online store because it could not guarantee they met safety standards. The company took this action following reports regarding t...
Upcoming solar eclipse to reduce solar energy generation
An upcoming solar eclipse this Wednesday will cause a temporary decrease in solar energy production across large parts of Europe. Grid operators have implemented safety measures to maintain network st...
Screen time | Murdoku creator sees little creativity in AI clones
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the internet and discusses the game Murdoku with its creator. The discussion touches on the creator's perspective regarding the lack of c...
Video | Man lives on billboard for 48 hours to promote Netflix film
Sustainable businesses hit a wall due to congested power grid, causing Amsterdam to miss out on jobs and revenue
Efteling introduces first self-driving bus on Brabant roads
The Efteling amusement park is introducing a self-driving bus to transport visitors between its accommodations and the park. This marks the first time a large autonomous vehicle will operate on public...
Ajax also warns of data breach at logistics partner
Football club Ajax has warned that customer data may have been exposed due to a security breach at its logistics partner, CEVA. While financial information remains secure, the club has suspended data ...
Tip: Historic Amsterdam engines run, thump, and smoke at Museum 't Kromhout
Museum 't Kromhout in Amsterdam offers visitors the chance to see historical Kromhout ship engines in operation. The museum, which is managed by volunteers, is located on the original site where the f...
Do social media save lives? Ramón (50) from Haarlem finds kidney donor online
Ramón, a 50-year-old man from Haarlem suffering from severe kidney failure, has successfully found a potential kidney donor through a viral social media appeal. He is currently awaiting medical confi...
SpaceX rocket stage crash on moon barely visible from Earth
A spent stage of a SpaceX rocket impacted the moon on Wednesday morning after drifting through space for eighteen months. The impact was barely visible from Earth, with the Korean space agency KASA be...
Photographer Erwin's tips for the best solar eclipse photos: Don't use digital zoom
Photographer Erwin Winkelman shares tips for capturing the solar eclipse occurring on August 12 using a smartphone. The phenomenon is expected to be clearly visible from Haarlem and throughout the Net...
After Bol and de Bijenkorf, eyewear chain Ace & Tate also hit by partner company data breach
Eyewear retailer Ace & Tate has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party logistics partner, impacting its customers. This incident follows a series of similar security breaches at other major D...
Meta to pay nearly 500 million euros for harm to children
Meta has been ordered to pay approximately 492 million euros in the US state of New Mexico due to damages caused to children by Facebook and Instagram. Additionally, the company is required to improve...
