Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Anne (57) struggles with her mother's digital legacy
After her mother passed away, 57-year-old Anne van Driel found that managing a digital legacy was more complex than dealing with traditional paperwork. The process of settling online accounts and asse...
Telegraaf removes passage from article after Bellingcat investigation
The Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf removed a passage and a photo from an article after an investigation by Bellingcat suggested the content was fabricated. The report concerned alleged repatriation flig...
Fewer and fewer shops in the Randstad: 'Shopping areas must work together'
The number of physical stores in the Randstad region is declining despite a growing population, largely due to the impact of online shopping. Experts emphasize that shopping areas need to collaborate ...
Historic Hoogte Kadijk electricity stations to be renovated and expanded over next 10 years
Two historic electricity stations on Hoogte Kadijk in central Amsterdam will be modernized and expanded over the next ten years to handle increasing electricity demand. Grid operators TenneT and Liand...
British government seeks quick start to 'golden age' for nuclear energy
The British government aims to accelerate the construction of nuclear power plants by significantly overhauling existing regulations. This plan includes easing nature conservation rules, a move that h...
More and more bosses are spying on staff: ‘Cameras are pointing at the coffee corner and the toilet’
Trade union CNV and the Dutch Data Protection Authority report a significant increase in employers illegally monitoring their staff through cameras and audio recordings. These surveillance practices, ...
AI giant refuses to allow killer robots or online spying, angering Trump
AI company Anthropic is involved in a legal dispute with the Trump administration after refusing to allow its technology to be used for surveillance or the creation of lethal robots. The conflict move...
Police and prosecutors hunt pimps with decoy profiles: Online unmasking of sexual exploitation and sex slavery suspects
Dutch police and judicial authorities are increasingly using decoy profiles on social media to expose pimps involved in sexual exploitation and sex slavery. This initiative targets the growing number ...
NASA targets early April for Artemis II moon mission
NASA is aiming for a launch date of no earlier than April 1st for the Artemis II moon mission, which was previously delayed from February due to technical issues. The space agency stated it is on trac...
Controversial solar farm near Schiphol to get 230,000 new panels
230,000 new glare-resistant solar panels are being installed at a solar park near Schiphol Airport to replace previous ones that blinded landing pilots. The 14-million-euro replacement project is fund...
Help, my son holds anti-women views, what can I do? ‘Before you know it, they’re on extreme platforms’
Experts are warning about the rise of misogynistic views among boys, driven by the 'manosphere' and influencers like Andrew Tate. The debut of the Netflix series 'Inside the manosphere' underscores th...
Romania and Ukraine to jointly produce drones, strengthen energy ties
Romania and Ukraine have reached an agreement to jointly manufacture drones. The two nations also intend to strengthen their cooperation in the energy sector to ensure a more secure supply.
Watch out: focus camera on N203 will soon take your photo for 430 euros
A focus camera will be deployed on the N203 road between Uitgeest and Limmen to detect drivers using mobile devices while driving. Violators caught holding a phone or other electronic device will face...
De Bat deploys power grid reserves to avert connection freeze
The Dutch government will utilize reserve capacity on the national electricity grid to prevent a moratorium on new connections in the central Netherlands. State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat informed Parl...
AI chatbots overlook local parties: ‘Voting advice is unreliable’
Research by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) reveals that AI chatbots rarely recommend local political parties, making their voting advice unreliable. This bias poses a risk to these parties, ...
14 playground buildings made sustainable
The City of Haarlem, in partnership with SRO, has completed sustainability upgrades on 14 playground buildings, installing solar panels, LED lighting, and improved insulation. These measures are expec...
Not feasible to prevent all abuse, says Grok chatbot
Lawyers for Elon Musk's xAI have stated that while they aim to prevent the creation of child abuse material via the Grok chatbot, it is impossible to eliminate all abuse. They acknowledged that some u...
Zelensky: White House let drone deal with Ukraine fall through
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States rejected a proposal from Ukraine last year to supply interception drones. These defensive weapons are currently in high demand by the U.S. an...
Vocational students learn to work in a simulated laboratory
Vocational students are training in the Experience Lab, a realistic learning environment equipped with advanced technology. This initiative allows students to gain practical experience and engage with...
Entry ban for Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord starts in December to curb cut-through traffic with cameras
Starting in December, a driving ban will be implemented on the Grote Hout and Koningsweg in Velsen-Noord to reduce cut-through traffic. Enforcement of the new regulation will be carried out using lice...
This chilling documentary is mandatory viewing for Dutch politicians advocating for new nuclear power plants
Experts: accelerate energy transition and keep Groningen gas as a safety net
A group of 22 safety and energy experts recommends that the Netherlands accelerate its energy transition to reduce reliance on foreign energy imports. The experts suggest maintaining the Groningen gas...
Tower in Dubai hit by Iranian drone
An Iranian drone struck a building near Creek Harbour in Dubai during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Emergency services successfully extinguished a small fire caused by the impact, and loca...
Velsen municipality shares digital security concerns but will not yet take action on US tech dependence
The municipality of Velsen has acknowledged concerns regarding digital security and its dependency on American technology but will not take immediate action to reduce this reliance. The announcement f...
Scammers target 6,000 Bastion Hotels guests with stolen information
Scammers targeted approximately 6,000 guests of the Bastion Hotels chain with phishing messages after obtaining their personal information. The data breach was triggered when an employee clicked on a ...
Speed camera along 'death road' N203 between Uitgeest and Limmen
A focus camera will be installed along the N203 between Uitgeest and Limmen to detect and fine drivers using mobile phones. The initiative by the Public Prosecution Service and local authorities aims ...
Vattenfall finally puts large electric boiler for district heating into operation
How Enschede's fat bike ban, taking effect today, could serve as a model for Amsterdam
AP warns political parties about targeted online advertising
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has identified approximately forty instances where political parties may have violated rules regarding targeted online advertising. These findings emerged duri...
Iran now also sees banks and tech companies as targets in war
Iran has declared financial institutions and technology companies with ties to the United States and Israel as potential military targets. An Iranian military spokesperson stated that this move follow...