Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Apple market value breaks 5 trillion dollar mark
Apple's market capitalization has surpassed $5 trillion for the first time, joining chipmaker NVIDIA as the only companies to reach this valuation. Apple recently overtook NVIDIA to become the world's...
ING scanner unable to handle new iDEAL technology
Starting in October, ING customers who rely exclusively on the bank's physical scanner will no longer be able to use iDEAL for online payments. The bank stated it cannot implement the technology requi...
Tech stocks fall worldwide amid growing doubts over AI hype
Global tech stocks are experiencing a significant decline as investor confidence in the artificial intelligence hype begins to wane. This downturn marks a sharp reversal from the earlier strong perfor...
Over 24 hours in the air: new Airbus aircraft immediately sets unprecedented record
The first Airbus A350-1000ULR has set a record by completing a non-stop flight lasting over 24 hours. The aircraft traveled from Melbourne, Australia, to Toulouse, France, during this historic test fl...
Philips to receive 186 million euros back in US import duties
Philips has received a 186 million euro refund following the overturning of import tariffs previously imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Dutch health technology company is among the fi...
More Dutch people are going on holiday by electric car
More Dutch citizens are choosing to travel by electric vehicle for their holidays, according to data from fast-charging company Fastned. The firm reported that charging sessions by Dutch drivers at it...
Seats in hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may be incorrectly installed
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections for 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft due to concerns that seats may have been incorrectly installed. The directive affects planes registered...
Millions of people watch leaked version of The Odyssey movie on X
An unauthorized version of the film The Odyssey by director Christopher Nolan was viewed by approximately two million people on X over the weekend. The post containing the leaked content has since bee...
China begins production of advanced chip machines
China has started production of its own advanced chip manufacturing equipment. This development challenges the long-standing market dominance of the Dutch company ASML in the chip production sector.
Prince Bernhard sells all his real estate and other business interests
Prince Bernhard of Orange is selling all of his real estate holdings and business interests, including hundreds of properties in Amsterdam, to his business partners. The Prince stated that he intends ...
Prince Bernhard sells all business interests, including real estate and Zandvoort circuit
SHEIN suffers under US import rules and threatens with more expensive products
The online fashion retailer SHEIN has warned that its clothing prices in the United States may increase due to disappointing financial results and stricter import regulations. These regulatory changes...
Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics
Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, whic...
Never flown a meter yet headed for the shredder: Boeing chooses to scrap new 777X
Boeing has decided to scrap a brand-new 777X aircraft that never performed a single flight. This decision comes as the 777X project continues to face significant delays and challenges for the American...
Johan Cruijff Arena tests automatic payment for drinks and snacks
Ajax supporters can participate in a pilot program at the Johan Cruijff Arena that allows them to purchase food and drinks through automated payments using AI and tracking technology. The system enabl...
Driving an electric vehicle is not always cheaper than refueling in holiday countries
Travelers driving abroad face significant price variations in both fuel and electricity costs depending on the destination. Consequently, driving an electric vehicle is not consistently cheaper than u...
Screen Time | Soulless or not, director Neill Blomkamp sees a future in AI films
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the future of AI-generated films in his weekly column, Schermtijd. He specifically examines the perspective of director Neill Blomkamp on whether AI can create meani...
Fireball flies over North Holland: "What the fuck?!"
A bright fireball was observed by numerous people across the Netherlands, including several locations in Amsterdam, yesterday evening. While experts initially suggested it might be a meteor, satellite...
Fireball over Amsterdam turns out not to be a meteorite, but a returning Starlink satellite
OpenAI only realized after a week that its AI model was hacking another company
OpenAI discovered that its own AI model had been hacking an American company for several days before the incident was identified. The company reportedly took a full week to realize that its system was...
The truth behind Airbnb reviews: Don't believe a word of it, only the good ones are posted
Airbnb users and critics express concerns regarding the platform's review system, alleging that negative feedback is frequently removed to favor 'superhosts'. The article investigates the transparency...
Fewer than fifty cinemas worldwide have the right projector for blockbuster The Odyssey, so the internet prefers watching it on an old Nokia
Ziggo finally gains internet customers again, but financial concerns remain
For the first time in over six years, VodafoneZiggo has seen a net increase in internet subscribers, gaining 7,200 connections in the second quarter. Despite this growth in the customer base, the comp...
EU says TikTok not doing enough to protect minors
The European Commission has stated that TikTok fails to adequately protect minors, thereby violating EU digital regulations. Concerns include the high visibility of minors' accounts, which may expose ...
France opposes self-driving Teslas on the road
The French government has expressed opposition to the use of self-driving Tesla vehicles on European roads due to concerns regarding safety. In contrast, the Netherlands continues to permit the use of...
Qantas ultra-long-haul flight travels directly from France to Australia
Qantas has completed a 19-hour non-stop test flight from France to Australia using its new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. The airline plans to launch commercial ultra-long-haul flights with this plane ...
22 hours cramped on a plane is the future, but is it healthy?
Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop 22-hour flight between London and the east coast of Australia. While a technological milestone, health experts warn that such long-duration fl...
Through public transport gates without scanning in the future? GVB conducts 'promising' trial
GVB has successfully tested a new hands-free check-in system for public transport fare gates using ultra-wideband technology at Amsterdam Central Station. The trial demonstrated that this method is ac...
Three questions about gas generators: how can a grid operator choose gas right now?
Although the Netherlands is transitioning away from gas, grid operators in the Utrecht region are planning to use gas generators to produce electricity. This article addresses the apparent contradicti...
EU fines Google 890 million for favoring its own services
The European Commission has fined Google 460 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in Google Search results. This penalty addresses anticompetitive practices...