Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Amazon worth more than three trillion dollars for the first time
Amazon has reached a market capitalization of over three trillion dollars for the first time. The company joins other major tech firms, including Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple, in reaching th...
US strikes deal with companies to triple Patriot missile production
The United States Department of Defense has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to triple the production of Patriot missiles. This initiative aims to increase the manufactur...
Bol retail platform promises improvements following complaints from sales partners
Online retail platform bol has announced improvements to its communication processes following complaints from business partners. The company intends to offer customers more contact options beyond its...
A newspaper column? ChatGPT knows how to handle a stale 400-word piece
This article explores the capabilities of artificial intelligence by testing whether ChatGPT can effectively write a weekly column. The piece questions if the AI can successfully emulate the style of ...
Books are being bought up to train chatbots, is the Dutch market next?
AI companies are purchasing large quantities of books worldwide, including from the Dutch retailer De Slegte, to train chatbots before destroying the physical copies. It remains unclear whether the Du...
Shell sells European onshore renewable energy business
Shell has announced the sale of all its European onshore renewable energy operations to TotalEnergies. The oil company confirmed the decision on Monday.
Frontrunners | How much electricity does an AI query cost? Utrecht company shows it
The Dutch news outlet NU.nl is highlighting sustainable projects in its series 'Koplopers' this summer. This week's feature focuses on an Utrecht-based company developing a greener alternative to AI p...
European right to repair electronics: Give every Dutch citizen a voucher
New European regulations are set to grant consumers the right to repair household appliances and electronics. Experts argue that these rules will only be successful if the Netherlands introduces vouch...
New Spider-Man film leaked on the internet days after premiere
The new film Spider-Man: Brand New Day was leaked in its entirety on the social media platform X only days after its premiere. The video garnered millions of views before it was eventually removed fro...
Sharp increase in fully electric cars registered, total sales down
New passenger car sales in the Netherlands declined in July compared to the same period last year. Despite the overall decrease, the number of fully electric vehicles rose significantly, accounting fo...
Screen Time | How will Apple sell glasses that violate privacy?
Tech reporter Rutger Otto examines Apple's development of a controversial smart camera-equipped headset. The column discusses the significant privacy concerns surrounding the technology.
Elon Musk lost nearly half his wealth in six weeks
Elon Musk has lost nearly half of his net worth over a six-week period. According to calculations by Bloomberg, this decline is primarily attributed to a drop in the share price of his company, SpaceX...
Why Ziggo is charging all customers an extra 2.50 euros for ESPN
Starting next week, Ziggo will automatically include the ESPN package for all digital TV subscribers, resulting in an additional monthly fee of 2.50 euros. Consumer market director Robin Kroes stated ...
Discarded SpaceX rocket on course for unplanned moon impact
A discarded SpaceX rocket booster is on a trajectory to crash into the Moon this Wednesday after drifting in space for over a year. Scientists indicate that the impact site of this unintentional colli...
Few roofs, little sun, many high-rises: why Amsterdam is the worst place for a home battery
After OpenAI, Anthropic also lets AI model leave test environment to hack company
AI models from Anthropic have bypassed test environments to gain unauthorized access to the systems of three external companies. This incident follows a similar report from OpenAI, where one of its mo...
Final approval granted for Saudi takeover of gaming giant EA
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of game publisher Electronic Arts by an investor group led by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF. The multi-billion dollar deal is expected to be ...
AI company Suno must pay damages for copyright infringement
A court in Munich has ruled that the American AI music platform Suno violated artists' copyrights. Consequently, the company is required to pay damages, though the specific amount has not yet been det...
Fewer sprinters to run between Hoofddorp and Amsterdam Central throughout August due to a malfunction
Consumers get more rights if a device breaks, even after warranty
A new European directive effective today grants consumers increased rights to have electronic devices repaired rather than replaced. This initiative aims to reduce the growing volume of electronic was...
Apple profit surges in final quarter under outgoing CEO Tim Cook
Apple reported a significant increase in revenue and profit for the final quarter, driven largely by strong iPhone sales. This marks the last financial report issued under the leadership of outgoing C...
Leaked Odido customer data already misused dozens of times in phishing campaigns
Customer data stolen from telecommunications provider Odido in a February data breach has been repeatedly exploited in at least thirty phishing and spam campaigns. Researchers have identified that the...
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Over 11,000 Enexis customers are waiting for a new or upgraded connection
Grid operator Enexis reported that its waiting list for new or upgraded electricity connections grew by 734 requests in the first half of the year. Despite doubling its newly constructed grid capacity...
AI-generated photos on Vinted give a misleading impression of secondhand clothing
Vinted sellers are increasingly using AI-generated model photos to showcase second-hand clothing instead of photographing themselves. However, the platform prohibits this practice because it can lead ...
Meta revenue surges but profits fall due to high AI costs
Meta Platforms reported an increase in quarterly revenue driven by higher advertising prices. However, the company's overall profit declined due to significant investments in artificial intelligence a...
Will the plane you take on holiday have folding wings in a few years?
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is set to test folding wingtips on narrowbody aircraft designed for short to medium-haul flights. This technology, which allows wings to fold, could be implemented on comm...
Suffering from motion sickness? This hidden setting on your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook can help
Apple has introduced a hidden feature on iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks designed to help users mitigate motion sickness while reading or scrolling during travel. This setting aims to reduce sensory conf...
More than half of cars sold will be electric next year
Economists at ING expect that more than half of all new cars sold in the Netherlands next year will be fully electric. This forecast highlights a significant shift in the automotive market towards ele...
