Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Breakthrough in fight against flu virus: new nasal spray prevents illness
Scientists in Leiden have developed a breakthrough nasal spray that aims to prevent individuals from contracting the flu virus. This invention could significantly transform the fight against influenza...
Power grid in three provinces reaching capacity, connection freeze looms
Grid operator TenneT announced on Thursday that the high-voltage power grid in the Dutch provinces of Utrecht, Gelderland, and Flevoland has reached its capacity limits. Consequently, the operator war...
Spotify soaring despite disgruntled bands quitting: ‘You only make an impact if Taylor Swift leaves’
Spotify reached record-breaking audience numbers last year despite several bands leaving the platform in protest of the company's policies. The streaming service's growth continued even as it faced cr...
Ton developed an alarm system after his great-uncle spent 36 hours on the floor following a fall
Ton van Hekezen from Bunnik developed a new alarm system after his great-uncle spent 36 hours injured in a bathroom following a fall. The device is designed to prevent long delays in discovery and aim...
Mega cinema with screen three canal houses wide opens tomorrow in Houthavens
British cinema chain Vue is opening a new 15-screen mega cinema in Amsterdam’s Houthavens district tomorrow, featuring advanced laser projection and luxury seating. The facility, which is Amsterdamâ...
More than 500 malfunctions: why the bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station keeps failing
The moving walkways at Amsterdam Central Station’s €91 million underground bicycle parking facility have recorded 506 malfunctions since opening in early 2023. These frequent disruptions are cause...
NU+ | Reorganization or mass layoffs at your company: how to survive?
Major companies such as Nestlé, ING, and NPO have announced significant layoffs and reorganizations, with some positions being replaced by artificial intelligence. The article explores effective stra...
Scientists doubt ICL measures against odor and hydrochloric acid
Scientists are questioning the effectiveness of measures proposed by the ICL fertilizer plant in Amsterdam to address persistent odors and illegal hydrochloric acid emissions that have impacted local ...
End of the stench in sight? ICL expects less odor nuisance within a year
The Amsterdam-based fertilizer factory ICL plans to install an activated carbon filter by the summer of 2026 to mitigate long-standing odor complaints from neighboring residents in Tuindorp Oostzaan a...
Major unrest among GVB staff after introduction of new planning system
Employees at Amsterdam's public transport company GVB have launched a petition protesting the implementation of a new automated planning system called HASTUS. Staff report that the software, introduce...
Free Wi-Fi is handy when traveling, but what are the risks? Strangers can see which sites you visit
Cybersecurity expert Mariano Di Martino warns that using free public Wi-Fi at airports and hotels during summer travel carries security risks, such as allowing strangers to monitor browsing activity. ...
Power grid expansion: why Amsterdam is starting its biggest renovation in 200 years
Amsterdam is undertaking its largest infrastructure renovation in 200 years to expand a power grid that has reached full capacity. The project involves digging up one-third of the city's streets and a...