Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Canadian violinist sues Google after AI feature labels him a sex offender
Canadian violinist Ashley MacIsaac is suing Google for $1.5 million after an AI feature falsely labeled him a sex offender. MacIsaac claims that the incorrect information led to the cancellation of a ...
Citizens stuck due to lack of DigiD alternative
Dutch citizens seeking to stop using the DigiD login system due to government contract extensions with cloud provider Solvinity face a lack of alternatives. Currently, no other system exists for acces...
Smart invention: coreless toilet rolls can save up to 3 billion tubes
A new coreless toilet roll invention aims to eliminate the need for cardboard tubes in bathrooms. This development could potentially save up to 3 billion cardboard cores annually in the Netherlands th...
IAEA: Damage to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after drone attack
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have confirmed that measuring equipment at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was damaged following a drone attack. The agency reported the...
FC Volendam sets screen time rules for players, but is it allowed?
FC Volendam's coach has established agreements with players to limit their screen time, arguing that excessive phone use harms concentration. Legal experts are currently debating whether an employer h...
Germany fast-tracks own long-range missile as US cancels
Germany is accelerating the development of its own long-range missiles following the likely cancellation of promised US Tomahawk deliveries. The German government aims to maintain European deterrence ...
ShinyHunters hacks data of 275 million teachers and students
A massive data breach at educational software provider Canvas has exposed the information of over 275 million students, teachers, and staff. The hack was confirmed by the software's U.S.-based parent ...
War is a distant reality for young people, but Holocaust knowledge is more necessary than ever
Teachers are increasingly reporting that students are bringing Holocaust misinformation from social media and AI into the classroom. This trend underscores the growing difficulty for youth to distingu...
Max Verstappen remains critical but shakes off frustration and stress in Miami: ‘We’re coming’
Max Verstappen and the Red Bull technical team showed signs of recovery during the Miami Grand Prix, suggesting their season is back on track after a difficult start. Although Verstappen remains criti...
Odido to pull the plug on Tele2 Home internet subscriptions at end of May
Odido will discontinue Tele2 Thuis internet services starting May 29, leaving current subscribers without access through their existing plans. Affected customers are required to switch to a new subscr...
The algorithm is even ruining the festival experience
Journalist Sam van Opbergen discusses how digital algorithms and social media trends are increasingly shaping the music festival experience. The piece explores the impact of online behavior on how att...
GameStop wants to acquire much larger eBay for $56 billion
GameStop is attempting to acquire the auction site eBay for 56 billion dollars, a move considered ambitious as eBay is four times larger than the gaming retailer. The company intends to transform eBay...
Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time in months
Bitcoin's value exceeded $80,000 on Monday, marking its highest level in three months. This recovery follows a period in February when the cryptocurrency hit its lowest point in several years.
Haarlem rat traps kill 20 to 60 rats a day: 'Yet nuisance reports are rising'
Smart traps in Haarlem's sewers are killing between 20 and 60 rats daily, yet the municipality expects 2026 to be a record year for pest reports. To address the persistent issue, Alderman Berkhout is ...
No trains between Utrecht and The Hague due to signal failure
A signal failure on Monday morning has halted train traffic between Utrecht and The Hague. ProRail expects the disruption to impact the morning rush hour, although it is currently unclear how long the...
Don't buy from webshops via social media unless you like a gamble
The article warns consumers to be cautious when purchasing items from webshops advertised on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. It highlights that seemingly low-priced bargains can of...
Ukraine offers Finland a drone agreement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a drone agreement with Finland to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation. Under the deal, Kyiv would share its drone technology and combat experti...
44,000 Dutch Teslas get self-driving feature. Are drivers ready?
Approximately 44,000 Teslas in the Netherlands are receiving a self-driving software update that allows vehicles to navigate autonomously for owners who opt for the feature. Although the technology is...
Donors stop paying as invoices increasingly end up in spam: what should you do?
Important emails, such as bills and donation requests, are increasingly being diverted to spam folders by automated filters. Because many users rarely check their junk mail, this trend often results i...
Can’t we teach navigation systems to pronounce place names correctly?
The article discusses the need for navigation systems to improve their pronunciation of place names. It also points out humorous typographical errors often found in newspapers, such as substituting 'c...
ING outage disrupts card payments
ING bank is experiencing a technical malfunction that is causing difficulties for customers performing pin transactions. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed the issue, noting that payment services a...
Screen Time | Greece wants to end online anonymity and I think of Gordon
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses Greece's potential move to end online anonymity on social media platforms. This proposal mirrors a similar demand made five years ago by Dutch media personality Gor...
City hopping without flight shame: Elysian Aircraft develops 90-passenger electric plane in Hoofddorp
The Hoofddorp-based startup Elysian Aircraft is developing an all-electric aircraft capable of transporting 90 passengers over distances of up to 750 kilometers. Founded by members of prominent aviati...
Elon Musk feels cheated by OpenAI and wants to redirect the company
Elon Musk has initiated a lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, questioning the company's shift from a non-profit to a commercial entity. The initial days of the trial featured arguments from Musk an...
The rise of the art influencer: what does it mean for art criticism? ‘People often say art is too elitist’
AI-generated acting performances ineligible for Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has ruled that acting performances created with artificial intelligence are ineligible for Oscar awards. Furthermore, starting in 2027, actors and actre...
Amsterdammers join Social Media-Free May: ‘You’re constantly looking for excuses to check Insta, I want to break that’
Electricity so cheap Aljo gets paid: ‘A friend came to charge his car here’
Aljo Hartgers from Oosterbeek utilized negative dynamic energy prices by consuming electricity to earn money, such as charging a friend's car and running his heat pump. This illustrates how consumers ...
VodafoneZiggo gains more mobile subscribers, fewer internet customers leave
VodafoneZiggo reported a growth in mobile subscriptions and a decrease in departing internet customers during the first quarter. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of improvement as the telecom...
