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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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Amsterdam researches geothermal sites using heavy vibrating trucks: ‘You might be woken up by it’

Erasmus MC to offer DNA testing for premature babies to prevent antibiotic-induced deafness

Erasmus MC has started performing DNA tests on all premature infants to detect a genetic mutation that increases the risk of deafness from antibiotics. This initiative marks the first time such a scre...

Leimuiderbrug problems persist due to broken valve

The Leimuiderbrug continues to experience significant technical failures despite recent repairs, with a faulty hydraulic valve causing new traffic delays. The province of North Holland has decided to ...

Cyberattack on partner of bol and Bijenkorf: customer data potentially exposed

Logistics company CEVA, a partner of Bol and de Bijenkorf, has suffered a cyberattack that may have compromised customer data. Bol has confirmed that its own internal systems remain unaffected by the ...

Bijenkorf customer data potentially leaked in partner incident

Dutch department store De Bijenkorf has warned customers that personal data may have been compromised following a security incident at a logistics partner. The breach, discovered on Monday morning, po...

Kids Top 20 adds AI label to AI presenter: 'Accountability towards children'

Production company CTM has added an AI label to Instagram videos featuring the AI host Jess from the youth program Kids Top 20. The company states this decision is intended to ensure transparency and ...

Crypto dispute between friends escalates: Victim threatened, extorted and humiliated

A 24-year-old MMA fighter from Amsterdam and his brother are facing charges for allegedly kidnapping, threatening, and extorting an acquaintance over a cryptocurrency investment dispute. During a pro-...

50,000 women already using Lisa’s discrete period app: ‘We will never sell data’

Lisa Volkers has developed a privacy-focused menstrual tracking app that now serves 50,000 users. She created the platform to provide an alternative to existing apps that often sell user data to third...

AEX hits another new closing record thanks to chip stocks and falling oil prices

The AEX index reached a new closing record on Tuesday, driven by strong performance from chip companies and a decrease in oil prices. The gains were supported by better-than-expected earnings results ...

SpaceX rocket part crashes into the moon: 'Hopefully sparks a discussion'

A remnant of a SpaceX rocket is set to impact the moon on Wednesday morning, creating a new crater. Experts hope this event will spark a necessary global discussion regarding the management of space d...

New T-shirt aims to make queer activists unrecognizable to facial recognition cameras

Rabobank targets youth, AI, and the battle against neobanks with new blue app

Rabobank has launched a new blue-themed banking app specifically designed to attract younger users through gamification and personalized features. The initiative aims to compete with neobanks and incr...

Spotify surpasses 300 million paying subscribers

Spotify reported significant growth in the second quarter of 2026, surpassing 300 million paid subscribers. This increase in the user base led to a continued rise in total revenue for the Swedish musi...

Study: students who start using social media at a young age perform worse in school

Can deep geothermal heat warm the city? We investigate

Starting in mid-August, researchers will conduct additional studies to determine the feasibility of using geothermal energy to heat the city of Amsterdam. This initiative builds on previous findings t...

Smaller Boeing 737 MAX finally cleared for takeoff after years of delays

The US aviation authority FAA has approved the 737-7, which is the smallest version of the Boeing 737 MAX. This certification follows years of delays and represents a significant step forward for the ...

Rabobank invests 2 billion euros in AI following multibillion-euro profit

Rabobank has announced a plan to invest up to 2 billion euros over the next three years into artificial intelligence, data, and IT infrastructure. The initiative aims to modernize the bank's digital s...