Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Scammers strike during transition from iDeal to Wero: Fraud Helpdesk warns of phishing emails
The Dutch Fraud Helpdesk has issued a warning regarding a new phishing campaign targeting users during the transition from iDeal to the new European payment system, Wero. Scammers are sending fraudule...
Bitcoin continues to rise, reaching $80,000 for the first time in months
The price of Bitcoin has risen to over 80,000 dollars, marking its highest value since mid-May. This surge in interest follows recent interventions by the United States government in the bond market.
Coming in 2028: direct trains from Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö
Bijenkorf webshop fully operational weeks after cyberattack
The Bijenkorf webshop has returned to full functionality following a cyberattack at a logistics partner earlier this month. The incident had previously caused temporary ordering issues for many produc...
Italy to fine pedestrians for crossing while using mobile phones
The Italian Ministry of Transport plans to introduce fines for pedestrians who use their mobile phones while crossing the street. This measure is intended to improve road safety by reducing dangerous ...
Dr. Dre uses AI to make music: 'New tool'
Renowned producer and rapper Dr. Dre has stated that he utilizes artificial intelligence in his music production process. He views the technology as a beneficial tool rather than a threat to his creat...
Amsterdam students know what to do with your old and broken devices
Students in Amsterdam are collecting old and broken electronic devices from August 31 to September 23. Residents can register their items online to have them picked up by the students.
Millions of Tesla vehicles recalled in China over door handle issue
Chinese authorities have ordered the recall of nearly 3 million Tesla vehicles and 1 million other electric cars due to safety concerns regarding flush door handles. The design is deemed problematic f...
Illustration is rarely appreciated and is now being hijacked by AI: Illustrations make people think for themselves about meaning
Lawyer uses fake quote, possibly generated by AI, and must pay over 2300 euros
A lawyer has been ordered to pay over 2300 euros in compensation after including a non-existent court citation in a legal document, potentially generated by AI. The court ruled that the inclusion of t...
TikTok's European division posts first profit despite high legal costs
TikTok's European division achieved its first annual profit last year due to significant user growth. However, the company also allocated over $1 billion to cover legal costs and potential fines.
Frontrunners | This machine can still recycle 'worthless' plastic waste
As part of the 'Koplopers' series, NU.nl is highlighting sustainable projects that provide insight into the future. This week features a machine capable of recycling plastic waste that was previously ...
Streamers beg for money on TikTok, and it works: ‘You pay to go to the movies, don’t you?’
A growing trend on TikTok involves viewers sending digital gifts to streamers, creating an economy where users provide financial support for entertainment. While some streamers defend these payments a...
Nobody wants to pay for ChatGPT, so ads are coming: 'Many people find the chatbot mediocre'
OpenAI plans to introduce advertisements into ChatGPT, starting with promotional travel offers, due to significant financial losses. The company is pursuing this strategy as users remain largely unwil...
Brain organoids finally allow for testing of drugs against brain diseases
Researchers in the Netherlands have successfully developed mini-brains that could enable more effective testing of treatments for debilitating brain diseases. These organoids may even possess the pote...
TikTok settles US child privacy case for 400 million dollars
TikTok has reached a 400 million dollar settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding allegations of privacy violations concerning children. This agreement marks one of the largest settleme...
Screen Time | Shall we stop destroying books to train AI?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto questions the practice of destroying physical books once they have been used to train generative AI models. He argues that this approach should be reconsidered and explores a...
AI fraud increasingly troubles insurers: 'Premiums will eventually go up'
Fraudsters are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create counterfeit invoices and damage photos to deceive insurance companies. Experts warn that if these fraudulent claims are not successf...
Amsterdam startup Firsty lets travelers call and use internet for free worldwide: In effect, anyone can become a telecom provider with this
Longevity clinics in Amsterdam are selling expensive treatments promising a longer, healthier life: science or wellness for the wealthy?
Community center De Handreiking in Southeast organizes laptop drive: ‘A computer is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity’
Uber hit with 825 million euro fine by Dutch regulator over wrongful driver account suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has fined Uber 825 million euros for the unauthorized automated suspension of driver accounts between 2020 and 2022. The regulator stated that the company fail...
Talpa to compensate Ajax fans who bought paid stream following technical issues
Talpa's streaming platform, Kijk.nl, experienced significant technical failures during the Ajax versus FC Sion Conference League match, preventing many paid users from watching the first twenty minute...
Samsung to buy back nearly 80 billion dollars in shares
South Korean tech company Samsung Electronics has announced plans to repurchase up to 80 billion dollars worth of its own shares this year. This significant financial move comes as the company seeks t...
Talpa compensates all users of Ajax livestream match
Talpa is refunding all users who purchased a livestream for the Ajax versus FC Sion Conference League playoff match after technical issues prevented some viewers from accessing the feed on the KIJK pl...
Zuckerberg buys large castle in Ireland
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased the 19th-century Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland. The property is valued between 20 and 30 million euros and is located approximately 200 kilomete...
Zandvoort councilor wants to ban filming 'voyeur glasses' on the beach: 'Enforcement is needed'
Local politician Mirko Gerrits is calling for increased enforcement in Zandvoort after reports revealed that people are secretly filming women on the beach using Meta smart glasses. The illicit footag...
Another Amsterdam game studio collapses: development costs keep rising while gamers refuse to pay more
Paid Sion-Ajax livestream via Kijk failed for first fifteen minutes, fans furious
Bitcoin tops $70,000 for the first time in over two months
Bitcoin has surged past 70,000 dollars for the first time in over two months. This increase follows actions by US Treasury Secretary Scott Besset to lower the country's bond yields.