Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Bloomberg: Hantavirus vaccine research halted due to lack of funding
Chilean scientists were forced to halt their research on a promising hantavirus vaccine due to a lack of funding. The project reached a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, just before the vaccine...
Netflix to offer cheaper ad-supported subscription in the Netherlands from 2027
Netflix plans to introduce a cheaper, ad-supported subscription tier in the Netherlands starting in 2027. This lower-cost option has already been available in several other markets, including the Unit...
LAKS: Many exam noise complaints concern fatbikes
The Dutch National Action Committee for Students (LAKS) reports that nearly a third of the 430 noise complaints received during exams are related to fatbikes. Many of these complaints specifically inv...
UvA master's student discovers exoplanet during study project: ‘It’s a childhood dream come true’
Ukraine and Lithuania strike drone deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda signed a drone deal during a meeting in Bucharest. As part of the agreement, Ukraine will send a team of military expert...
Dutch cabinet wants police to find missing persons' phones quickly
The Dutch government has proposed a new law that would allow police to track a missing person's phone and view their recent contacts more easily. Published by the Ministry of Justice and Security for ...
Schiphol refueling company faces fine, safety insufficiently guaranteed
Aircraft Fuel Supply (AFS) has been ordered to improve safety at its Schiphol fuel farm after a storage tank imploded. The company faces fines of up to 1.2 million euros from the North Sea Canal Area ...
Another surge of fraudulent FIFA domain names and websites: ‘Don’t fall for it’
Cybercriminals have registered nearly 10,000 new FIFA-related domain names in April to deceive users with fake World Cup merchandise discounts. At least 240 of these sites have been confirmed as fraud...
Curiosity as a starting point
Singrid established the Willie Wortel MAAK Lab in Haarlem to provide children with hands-on technical education and experience with the circular economy. Supported by a municipal subsidy, the lab allo...
Plastic from the Spaarne gets a second life
Teun from TZO and Sander from Stichting Pingu n Haarlem are collaborating to recycle plastic collected from the Spaarne river into new products like lamps. With support from a local circular economy ...
Sharing sportswear in your own neighborhood
The SWOP ON platform, created by initiator Bianca, facilitates the local exchange of secondhand sports clothing and equipment to promote sustainability and reduce costs. Supported by a circular econom...
Arnhem schools and municipality urge: 'Give your child a phone as late as possible'
Nineteen schools, childcare organizations, and the municipality of Arnhem are advising parents to wait as long as possible before giving children smartphones. They also recommend that children under s...
AI books from Dutch company sold online without any warning
The Dutch company Andries B.V. has been producing books using AI and selling them through online retailers without disclosing their origin. Following an investigation, these webshops have committed to...
Data center starts temporary power supply after fire
The NorthC datacenter in Almere has activated a temporary power supply following a fire that occurred last week. This development allows affected customers to begin a phased restart of their ICT syste...
Hacked lab failed to secure data properly, inspection finds
The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate found that the Clinical Diagnostics laboratory failed to adequately secure its data before being hacked last year. This breach allowed cybercriminals to steal me...
He hated it, now Revolut founder Storonsky is shaking up the entire banking world
Nikolay Storonsky, the founder of Revolut, is disrupting the traditional banking industry as his digital bank reaches 1.5 million customers in the Netherlands. Often compared to Jeff Bezos, Storonsky ...
Entrepreneurs achieve energy savings and reduce CO2 emissions
Dutch entrepreneurs significantly invested in energy-efficient technologies and installations last year, leading to substantial energy savings. These efforts resulted in a reduction in CO2 emissions a...
UK to help in Strait of Hormuz with mine robots and fighter jets
The United Kingdom is deploying military assets, including mine-countermeasure drones and fighter jets, to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following a blockade by Iran. Defense Minister John ...
Charging station manufacturer Alfen sees revenue rise, charging system sales fall
Dutch charging station manufacturer Alfen reported a 25% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2026, driven by growth in energy storage systems and smart electricity grids. Despite this overall gro...
UvA and VU resume use of Canvas after deal with hackers
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) are restoring access to the Canvas learning platform after its parent company reached a deal with the hacking group Shinyhunters...
Ukraine to receive first part of EU drone loan in June
Ukraine is set to receive the first installment of a €90 billion EU loan in June to purchase drones. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that these drones are currently the most vital capacit...
Class action group rejects Odido response: Nearly half a million seek compensation
The organization leading a mass claim against telecom provider Odido has rejected the company's refusal to compensate victims of a major data leak. Nearly 500,000 individuals have already joined the l...
Virtual reality lets healthcare workers experience what it's like to have dementia
Healthcare workers at the Kennemerhart care center in Haarlem are using Virtual Reality technology to experience life from the perspective of a person with dementia. This immersive training, featured ...
Irene de Bel: 'Our legal system provides too few tools to tackle online abuse'
The Dutch hosting company NForce voluntarily took down the controversial website Motherless following a request from the Public Prosecution Service due to its host of illegal content. This action high...
Germany sees more cyberattacks and wants to strike back
Germany is developing a more active cyber defense strategy and preparing legislation to allow for counterattacks following an increase in cyberattacks. Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt anno...
Check your power connection before going green
Residents in Haarlem are advised to verify if their electrical connections are sufficient before installing sustainable technologies like heat pumps or solar panels. Due to increasing grid congestion ...
eBay rejects GameStop bid: 'Not credible or attractive'
Auction site eBay has rejected a 56 billion dollar takeover bid from video game retailer GameStop, calling the offer neither credible nor attractive. GameStop is reportedly considering a hostile takeo...
Odido will not compensate customers after data breach from cyberattack
Odido has announced it will not compensate customers following a data leak caused by a cyberattack in February. CEO Søren Abildgaard stated that the company was not found to have violated any regulat...
Odido refused to pay after major hack and stands by it: 'It's not about the money'
Odido refused to pay a ransom following a major cyberattack in February that exposed the personal data of 6.39 million customers. Chief Commercial Officer Tisha van Lammeren stated that the decision w...
Wingtech appears overconfident with $8 billion claim against Dutch State
Wingtech is seeking 8 billion dollars in damages from the Dutch State following a government intervention involving its subsidiary, Nexperia, in October. Current assessments suggest the legal claim ha...