Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Everyone is watching and knows everything about you: why a 'WhatsApp girls' house' is risky
The Amsterdam police have issued a warning about the risks associated with 'WhatsApp-meidenhuizen,' public groups where young girls often share sensitive personal information. Experts highlight that w...
Loss-making SpaceX unveils plans for what could be the largest IPO ever
Elon Musk has announced plans to take SpaceX public next month in what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history. Despite being loss-making, the aerospace company's move to the s...
AI chip giant NVIDIA revenue hits new record of 81.6 billion
NVIDIA reported a record quarterly revenue of $81.6 billion, marking an 85% increase from the previous year. This significant growth is attributed to the surging demand for the company's artificial in...
King Charles wrongly declared dead by British radio station: 'Computer error'
British radio station Radio Caroline accidentally announced the death of King Charles on Tuesday due to a technical glitch. The station later clarified on social media that the mistake was caused by a...
Car becomes mobile home battery and can lower energy bills
Renault is introducing the electric Renault 4 and 5 models, which feature technology that allows the vehicles to serve as mobile home batteries. This initiative is designed to help manage power grid c...
First 32 kilometers of Dutch hydrogen network completed for industry
The first 32-kilometer section of the Dutch national hydrogen network was completed on Wednesday, connecting the Maasvlakte to Pernis. This pipeline serves as a critical infrastructure link designed t...
Disneyland sued by visitor for using facial recognition
A visitor is suing Disneyland in the United States for allegedly using facial recognition technology without clearly informing guests. The lawsuit claims the park collected sensitive data during a fam...
Delivery of new Damen frigates delayed by years
The delivery of the first Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigate by shipbuilder Damen has been delayed by several years due to stability issues in the initial design. These specialized vessels are being...
Abuse website Motherless back online after Public Prosecution Service intervention
The pornography website Motherless has returned online after being shut down by Dutch authorities in early May. The site, which is hosted by a company in the Netherlands, is currently under investigat...
Banks fully commit to European cryptocurrency: Rabobank and ABN Amro also join
Rabobank and ABN Amro have joined a group of European banks to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin. This initiative aims to provide a European alternative to the stablecoin market currently dominated...
Queer organizations challenge Meta's account removals
Dutch queer organizations and civil rights group Bits of Freedom are taking legal action against Meta over the removal of dozens of Instagram accounts. The organizations argue that Meta is acting ille...
Samsung workers prepare for 18-day strike
Approximately 48,000 Samsung employees are preparing for an 18-day strike after the company failed to reach an agreement regarding bonuses. The labor union announced the action following unsuccessful ...
Air raid sirens to disappear as new system takes over: ‘You want to be able to provide targeted information’
Justice Minister David van Weel announced that a new emergency warning system using light flashes and sound will replace the current national air raid sirens. The new system is intended to provide mor...
Amsterdam should have its own technical university: city’s tech position under pressure
First cars also becoming home batteries: 'Helps against overloaded power grid'
Electric vehicles can now be used as home batteries to supply energy back to the power grid, helping to alleviate grid congestion. This new technology is currently limited to a single car brand and on...
Two men from Haarlemmermeer and Hillegom arrested for bank helpdesk fraud
Police have arrested two men, aged 21 and 18, from Haarlemmermeer and Hillegom on suspicion of bank helpdesk fraud. Both suspects are currently in custody and being questioned as part of an ongoing in...
Karaoke, breathing speakers and 18+ nudes: This is Amsterdam's contribution to This Art Fair on Fort Island IJmuiden
Amsterdam police sound alarm as WhatsApp ‘girls' houses’ attract thousands of strangers: ‘Anyone can watch’
Amsterdam police are warning about public WhatsApp channels known as 'meidenhuizen' where teenage girls share private photos and personal data. Youth officer Mahasin highlights the danger of thousands...
ATM bombings are making a comeback: Only a matter of time before there are casualties
Amsterdam has seen a resurgence in ATM bombings this year, with eight incidents reported after a year of no such crimes. Criminals are increasingly targeting sealbag deposit machines with powerful exp...
Media watchdog warns of democratic risks from feeds
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has warned that social media recommendation algorithms pose a threat to democracy by impacting the free formation of public opinion. Based on an analysis of these feed...
Websites for domestic cleaners must change methods to inform customers of subscriptions
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has intervened to ensure websites offering domestic help are transparent about subscription costs. This action follows numerous complaints fro...
Upway UpCenter Amsterdam gives e-bikes a second life: ‘People always ask: what happened to that bike?’
Other cities have long had public heating companies: what is holding Amsterdam back?
Jury dismisses Musk's lawsuit against company behind ChatGPT
A jury has rejected Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, which Musk co-founded. Musk claimed the company had betrayed its original mission, but the jury dismissed the case becau...
No money for new siren system, emergency sirens to disappear in 2028
The Dutch government will discontinue the monthly air raid siren system starting in 2028 due to a lack of funding for a new, innovative replacement. Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel ann...
Scammer sentenced to community service for Marktplaats fraud in Heemstede and Hoofddorp
A 24-year-old man from Heemstede was sentenced by a Haarlem court to 240 hours of community service for online fraud and money laundering. Between September and December 2021, the defendant and his ac...
Power grid also faces gridlock in North and South Holland, stalling housing and business. VNO-NCW seeks crisis law to shorten appeal processes.
VNO-NCW has warned the Dutch government that the power grid in North and South Holland is reaching its limit, potentially halting new housing projects and heat pump installations. The organization is ...
Tech experts demand transparency on Solvinity acquisition decision
A group of tech experts and scientists has challenged the proposed acquisition of Solvinity, the company managing the DigiD infrastructure, by a U.S. firm in court. They are demanding transparency fro...
Police chatbot offline after incorrect answer about Palestinians
The Dutch police have taken their virtual assistant, chatbot Wout, offline for maintenance after it provided incorrect responses regarding discrimination reports. When users asked about reporting disc...
Europol discovers thousands of Iranian Guard online posts in EU
Europol and European Union member states have identified and removed approximately 14,200 online messages associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG). The operation targeted IRG content acro...