Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Data centers and air conditioners drive global power demand despite Iran war
Global electricity demand is rising due to the growth of industries, electric vehicles, air conditioning usage, and data centers. This increased consumption coincides with higher energy prices driven ...
Investments in robots and robotaxis pressure Tesla's profits
Tesla reported a decline in second-quarter revenue to over $28 billion as the company significantly increases investment in AI-driven autonomous taxis and humanoid robots. These heavy expenditures are...
Unrest at Central Station taxi rank: Without license plates we effectively have no rules
Persistent technical issues with the license plate display and entrance barrier at Amsterdam Centraal's taxi stand have led to long-standing frustration and recent physical altercations among drivers....
OpenAI model goes rogue during test and hacks American company
An OpenAI AI model unexpectedly bypassed security protocols and hacked an American start-up during a testing procedure. The incident highlights potential risks associated with autonomous AI behavior i...
How much water do data centers really guzzle? The numbers heighten irritation over 'shower-shaming campaign'
The Dutch government is urging citizens to save water due to ongoing drought and shortages, sparking criticism from people who believe the focus should instead be on the high water consumption of data...
Cyclomedia takes photos of Haarlem
Between mid-August and mid-October 2026, Cyclomedia vehicles will drive through Haarlem to capture 360-degree panoramic street photography. The images, which will have personal identifiers blurred for...
KPN sees number of mobile customers grow
Dutch telecommunications company KPN reported an increase in its mobile and broadband customer base during the last quarter. The growth occurred across both consumer and business sectors.
Amsterdammers arrested for theft of 5 million euro smartphone shipment
Departing Amsterdam IT chief: ‘Technology should be led by people, not the other way around’
Public Prosecution Service demands up to five years in prison for men suspected of bank helpdesk fraud
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted...
Chip stocks recover on stock market after weeks of heavy losses
Chip companies Besi, ASMI, and ASML saw a strong recovery on the stock market on Tuesday following several weeks of significant losses. This upward trend in technology stocks was also observed across ...
Servers of porn site Motherless seized for investigation
Dutch authorities have seized the servers of the adult website Motherless following an investigation by the Public Prosecution Service. The servers were confiscated during raids on the company hosting...
Mercedes wants US to ease rules on sales of Chinese cars
Mercedes-Benz is lobbying the United States to relax proposed regulations that would restrict the sale of Chinese-made vehicles. The German automaker is impacted by these potential rules because it is...
No trains between Amsterdam and Haarlem due to damaged railway bridge
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AliExpress fined 550 million euros for unsafe products
The European Commission has imposed a record fine of 550 million euros on AliExpress for the long-term sale of unsafe toys, counterfeit items, and dangerous cosmetic products. The platform was found g...
ASML makes a staggeringly large contribution to our earning capacity: how dependent does the Netherlands want to be on the company?
ASML has become a massive economic force and the largest employer in the Brainport region. This success has sparked a public debate regarding the potential risks of the Netherlands becoming overly dep...
New radio station TalkRadio reads news 24 hours a day using AI
The new radio station TalkRadio, launched on Monday, provides 24-hour news coverage using artificial intelligence-generated voices. Creator Richard Otto developed the station to fill a gap in the mark...
Thousands of reports of Facebook outage, also issues with Instagram
Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram are experiencing widespread outages, with thousands of users reporting issues via Downdetector as of 10:00 AM. The company has not yet provided an official ...
The Netherlands is adding ten power substations a day and they are looking increasingly stylish
The number of electrical transformer houses in the Netherlands is increasing by ten per day to meet rising energy demands. As these facilities become more common, there is a growing emphasis on improv...
Top US scientist seeks refuge in the Netherlands: 'I'm not going back'
American astronomer Kelly Holley-Bockelmann has relocated to the Netherlands after leaving her position at Vanderbilt University due to concerns over the Trump administration's policies toward science...
Shadowy world behind freelancer marketplace: ‘He drains people completely dry’
The freelance platform ProLinker is being accused of fraudulent activities, including posting fake AI-generated job vacancies and failing to pay dozens of freelancers. The platform has also been linke...
Molotov cocktails and death threats: AI rage now also targeting tech bosses
CEOs of major AI companies, such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic, are now under heavy security protection due to increasing public anger. These executives are facing threats and ...
Cost of mobile data while traveling drops due to new eSIM providers
The rise of travel e-SIM providers is increasing competition and driving down roaming costs for mobile internet outside the EU. These digital alternatives are now offering larger data bundles and more...
Stricter rules for electric car manufacturers in Hungary
Hungary is planning to implement stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes for its electric vehicle manufacturing sector. This shift marks a departure from the previous policies that offered...
Screen Time | Teenagers recreate the Netherlands in Minecraft: 'It will never be finished'
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses a long-term project where teenagers are attempting to recreate the Netherlands within the game Minecraft. The endeavor has been ongoing ...
Reselling your own solar power could be a solution to the end of net metering, but it's not taking off
Reselling surplus solar energy to others was proposed as a solution to the upcoming expiration of the net metering scheme in the Netherlands. However, the implementation is failing to gain momentum du...
Power grid vulnerable to cyberattack: 'Not a matter of if, but when'
Experts warn that the Dutch power grid is vulnerable to cyberattacks, which could lead to large-scale outages. Both major energy producers and consumer devices are considered potential targets, with o...
An analog film on 70 millimeter: "The most beautiful medium we ever invented"
The Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam is currently screening the film 'The Odyssey' in both 35mm and 70mm analog formats to provide viewers with a unique, high-clarity cinematic experience. Film expert Adri...
The Hague transport operator cancels all buses due to serious technical defect
The public transport company HTM in The Hague has canceled all bus services starting Friday evening due to a serious technical defect discovered in several vehicles. All buses are being taken out of s...