Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
From broken frame to trust: how an e-bike saga ended well
Ron Poppen experienced a spontaneous frame break on his e-bike, later discovering a recall campaign he had not been notified about. He shared his story with the 'Klasse' column to describe how the sit...
Power grid full because geese took priority
The Dutch government's underestimation of power grid congestion has stalled new housing projects and forced the use of diesel generators in cities like Delft. This situation highlights conflicting pol...
Channel of Rouand, who prank called shooting suspect, taken offline
Cabinet extends contract with DigiD company despite parliamentary opposition
The Dutch cabinet will extend its contract with Solvinity, the provider responsible for operating the DigiD digital identity system, starting early next month. State Secretary Eric van der Burg confir...
OpenAI CEO apologizes for not tipping off police about shooting suspect
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for the company's failure to notify police about a blocked account linked to a suspect who killed eight people at a Canadian school in February. The suspect committed ...
He programs systems that know exactly when you buy something, but Tom (53) has doubts: ‘It’s gnawing at me’
Tom, a 53-year-old software engineer, has raised ethical concerns about the AI systems he develops to predict consumer behavior. Speaking with career expert Anne-Marije Buckens, he expressed fear that...
YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys
The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...
YouTube channel of streamer who prank-called fatal shooting suspect taken offline
The YouTube channel Rouand YT has gone offline after the creator admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. Shortly aft...
We can let AI take over tasks, but please not the profession
In his weekly column Schermtijd, tech reporter Rutger Otto examines the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in office environments. He argues that while AI can be utilized to automate speci...
Ben makes cancelling deceased husband's phone line painful for widow
After her husband Sjaak passed away in 2022, Wil Voorn initially kept his mobile subscription for personal reasons, but she is now facing difficulties trying to cancel it. The telecom provider Ben has...
It is time to break free from American tech companies, says this Amsterdam company
Haarlem components orbited the moon on Artemis II. 'Quite proud'
Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contribu...
Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"
Meta has permanently removed the Instagram accounts of several queer organizations and clubs, including Amsterdam's Club Church, without providing a clear explanation. Co-owner Richard Keldoulis expre...
Utrecht connection freeze signals power issues for rest of country
A grid connection stop in Utrecht serves as a warning for potential electricity infrastructure challenges throughout the Netherlands. Similar restrictions are already affecting parts of Noord-Brabant,...
Minister announces fatbike crackdown: minimum age, exclusion zones and mandatory helmets
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans has announced national measures to regulate fatbikes, including a minimum age requirement, a mandatory helmet rule for those under 18, and legal grounds...
Cabinet to tackle fatbike nuisance with big words and another investigation
The Dutch government is moving forward with plans to establish specific regulations for fatbikes to address public nuisance, as outlined in the coalition agreement. Despite previous setbacks, Infrastr...
First new Dutch pelagic freezer trawler since 2000: KW-170 'Annie Hillina' soon to be christened in IJmuiden
The KW-170 'Annie Hillina', the first new Dutch pelagic freezer trawler built since 2000, recently arrived in the port of IJmuiden for its upcoming christening. Owned by Parlevliet & Van der Plas, the...
Banks around the world worried about new AI model: ‘This could end very badly’
Top bankers worldwide are expressing concern over Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, due to its advanced capability in identifying security vulnerabilities. Experts fear that the model could be exploit...
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Solar panel owners face major setback in new energy contracts: how much your bill will rise
Dutch households with solar panels are facing energy bill increases of up to 500 euros as the favorable netting scheme is set to conclude at the end of the year. New energy contracts are becoming sign...
Trump threatens UK with tariffs over tech tax
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose import tariffs on the United Kingdom if Keir Starmer's government does not abolish its digital services tax. Trump revealed his stance during an in...
Wijkertunnel maintenance essential: Life-saving fire fans reach end of service life
The Wijkertunnel will close for four weeks this summer for essential maintenance to replace aging ventilation fans. These fans are critical for safety during fires and have reached the end of their op...
Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident
Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the ...
Hacked software supplier in negotiations with cybercriminals
Healthcare software provider ChipSoft is negotiating with cybercriminals after a data breach resulted in the theft of patient medical records. The breach has affected several Dutch healthcare institut...
Government aims to reduce US dependency, opts for German cloud platform
The Dutch government has partnered with the German cloud platform STACKIT to reduce its reliance on American technology companies. This initiative aims to make it easier for government organizations t...
Meta removes accounts of queer organizations: ‘This feels like erasure of our community’
YouTuber Rouand banned from making prank calls after conviction
A YouTuber whose New Year's Eve prank call led to a fatal shooting was already on probation for previous prank call convictions at the time of the incident. He had been legally prohibited from making ...
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are the most popular artists of 20 years of Spotify
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have been named the most popular artists of the last two decades on Spotify as the streaming service celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the platform rel...
IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Havi...
Modified trash can reduces litter
A pilot program using modified trash cans has successfully reduced street litter. The initiative aims to improve public cleanliness through more effective waste disposal solutions.