Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
24Kitchen ends television broadcasts and moves to Disney+
The culinary television channel 24Kitchen is ending its linear broadcasts and migrating its entire content offering to the Disney+ streaming service. The brand, which launched in 2011, plans to contin...
Jesse from Amsterdam develops app that gets you from A to B while staying dry
Amsterdam developer Jesse Verbeek has launched a navigation app called Droog Over that uses KNMI weather data to help users plan routes that avoid rain. The application analyzes specific travel paths ...
Hyves is back and it feels nostalgically good: why we love looking back at the early days of the internet
The social network Hyves has officially returned online 22 years after its inception, currently inviting users to join via a controlled waiting list. The revamped platform aims to recreate the nostalg...
Uterus appears to move constantly, and that says a lot about the chance of pregnancy
Researchers led by gynecologist Dick Schoot have discovered that the uterus is a dynamic organ that exhibits wave-like movements. These movements provide significant insights into uterine health and c...
Cybercriminals extorting companies are now turning on each other
The cybercriminal gangs ShinyHunters and Clop are publicly feuding, with ShinyHunters hacking Clop's dark web site to demand a massive ransom. This conflict, which likely originates from a past disput...
Everything is dying: Norwegian Consumer Council goes viral with ad about products breaking faster
A viral video campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council critiques manufacturers for intentionally creating products that break quickly and are difficult to repair. The initiative calls for stronger c...
ASML is not currently selling any chip machines in Europe
ASML reports that it is not selling any chip-making machines in Europe due to a lack of local investment and new fabrication facilities. The company, which is vital to the global semiconductor supply ...
World Cup visitors bombarded with fast food and drink advertisements
A study found that unhealthy food and drink brands dominated advertising during the World Cup, appearing in over 70 percent of all visible branding throughout the live matches. These advertisements we...
Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok are in the doghouse, and Hyves is cleverly capitalizing on it
The former social network Hyves is making a comeback to offer users a nostalgic alternative to major platforms like Facebook and TikTok. The company aims to attract users by emphasizing that their dat...
NPO warns of fake emails requesting audition videos for youth series
The NPO has alerted the public to a phishing scheme where scammers posing as broadcasters request inappropriate audition tapes from children. The fraudulent emails involve a fake series called Nina's ...
Robin Williams' daughter angry over AI videos of father: 'He is not a puppet'
Zelda Williams has publicly condemned the creation of AI-generated videos featuring her late father, Robin Williams, describing the content as inaccurate and exploitative. She emphasized that her fath...
Privacy regulator: filming people with smart glasses is almost never allowed
The Dutch privacy regulator has cautioned that filming people with smart glasses is mostly illegal under GDPR laws, as bystanders have a right to privacy. The authority advises institutions like hospi...
Bitcoin climbs to highest level since January
Bitcoin reached its highest value since January this Monday, climbing to a peak of 85,229 dollars. The digital currency has seen significant growth over the past few months, even as regulatory landsca...
New weather app Droog Over by Amsterdammer Jesse (26) shows if you stay dry on your bike route – free and ad-free
Amsterdam-based developer Jesse Verbeek has launched Droog Over, a free, ad-free weather app that predicts rain based on a user's specific travel route and speed. Unlike standard weather apps, the too...
Intelligence agencies still lack sufficient grip on the use of AI
The Dutch intelligence oversight committee, CTIVD, reports that national security agencies have insufficient control over their use of artificial intelligence and automated data analysis. To protect p...
Amsterdam metro lines get new numbering: no longer 50 to 54, but simply M1 to M4
The Amsterdam metro system will rebrand its lines from the current 50-series to a simpler M1-M4 numbering scheme starting in December 2027. This initiative aims to improve accessibility and navigation...
Google fined 403 million euros for processing location data
Google has been fined 403 million euros by the Irish Data Protection Commission for mishandling user location data. The investigation was triggered by consumer organizations concerned that the company...
Escaping fines becomes harder: police to monitor traffic across the Netherlands with drones
Dutch police are expanding the use of drones for traffic enforcement across the country after an initial pilot in Amsterdam proved successful. The technology allows officers to identify dangerous viol...
Screen time | I watched an 'AI slopbuster' about the Odyssey and it wasn't good
Odysseus: The Fall is a feature film created almost entirely with generative artificial intelligence, which critics have panned for its lack of visual consistency and poor storytelling. While the film...
Google's AI Gemini also unintentionally hacked other companies
Google's Gemini AI unintentionally hacked several companies in May by guessing login credentials during independent cybersecurity tests. The incidents, which also impacted other major AI firms, have s...
Companies prefer AI over new recruits and are now facing a problem: Who will be the seniors of the future?
Employers in the Netherlands are increasingly using AI to perform entry-level tasks, leading to a decline in hiring young professionals. Experts warn that this short-term strategy threatens the future...
Energy bombs in the air: five questions and answers about power banks on planes
A KLM flight bound for Curaçao returned to Schiphol Airport after a power bank caught fire during the flight. Airlines and aviation agencies remind passengers that power banks are strictly prohibited...
Lab that was hacked last year allowed to resume contribution to population screening
A laboratory responsible for a major data breach has been permitted to resume its role in the national cervical cancer screening program after implementing required security upgrades. Despite this res...
We are making our buildings increasingly sustainable
Building sustainability is being improved through the installation of solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation. These measures, including green roofs and facades, are designed to prepare buildings for...
Power bank that exploded on KLM flight belonged to former director Camiel Eurlings
A KLM flight returned to Amsterdam after a power bank exploded in the business class cabin, causing minor injuries to one passenger. The device reportedly belonged to former KLM director Camiel Eurlin...
Paris opens criminal investigation into sexual harassment via smart glasses
French authorities have initiated their first criminal investigation into the use of smart glasses for sexual harassment. This development comes amid global concerns regarding the lack of specific reg...
Travis Scott and Keith Richards on soundtrack for long-awaited GTA VI game
Travis Scott and Keith Richards are set to feature on the soundtrack for the upcoming video game Grand Theft Auto VI. The game, which takes place in a fictionalized version of Florida, is scheduled fo...
Social media law makes it harder for children to lie about their age
The European Commission has proposed the Kids Act, which restricts social media access for children under fifteen to improve safety and reduce addictive design. The regulation mandates stricter age ve...
Dutch childcare organization to recycle diapers on a large scale
Samenwerkende Kinderopvang is the first Dutch childcare organization to implement a large-scale diaper recycling program in partnership with the Belgian company Woosh. The initiative aims to repurpose...
Grid operator Enexis cannot connect tens of thousands of new homes to power grid
Grid operator Enexis is currently unable to connect 86,000 planned new homes to the power grid due to capacity constraints. This shortage threatens to halt numerous construction projects across the Ne...