Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Dutch cabinet urges EU to set minimum age for addictive social media
The Dutch government, alongside Spain, is urging the European Union to implement a unified minimum age for social media usage to protect children from addictive algorithms and harmful content. They ad...
Amsterdam police deploy drones to monitor traffic: ‘You don’t see us, but we see you’
Amsterdam police are now using drones to monitor and penalize serious traffic violations, such as driving through red crosses or reversing on highways. Initial enforcement efforts, including in the Co...
Police can use drones to fine drivers who ignore red X signals
Dutch police are now using drones to issue traffic fines for serious road violations like ignoring red X signals. By capturing license plate images from the air, officers can penalize drivers without ...
Company behind ChatGPT wants to slow down AI development until safety standards are in place
OpenAI's leadership and various industry researchers are advocating for a slowdown in AI development to establish essential safety standards for advanced systems. The call comes as concerns mount over...
How could the North water main break? Investigation into pipe material and similar pipes
Waternet is conducting an investigation into a major water main break at Zuiderzeeweg in Amsterdam that resulted in 40,000 cubic meters of wastewater polluting the local environment. Authorities are e...
How did the Noord water main break? Investigation into pipe material and similar pipes
Waternet is investigating a major sewage pipe rupture in Amsterdam Noord that resulted in the discharge of 40,000 cubic meters of wastewater and significant environmental damage. The inquiry aims to d...
Elon Musk furious over 'his' documentary and threatens legal action
Elon Musk has threatened legal action against the producers and distributors of a new documentary that premiered at the Venice Film Festival, labeling the film a biased attack. The documentary include...
UAE seeks stronger ties with Europe and invests 40 billion in Germany
The United Arab Emirates has pledged a 40 billion euro investment in Germany to strengthen economic and strategic ties between the two nations. This new commitment, which includes an investment counci...
On sunny days, panels switch off: why solar farms are barely generating anything anymore
Solar parks in the Netherlands are becoming less profitable as electricity prices often turn negative on sunny days, forcing operators to shut down panels. Local energy cooperatives are now facing fin...
Could AI wipe out humanity very soon, as Anthropic researchers claim? Smart people have been wrong before
Researchers at the AI company Anthropic have warned that advanced artificial intelligence could potentially pose an existential threat to humanity. Experts in the field remain divided on the severity ...
Bijenkorf customer names and phone numbers stolen by criminals: Be alert for suspicious messages
Bijenkorf customers have had their personal details, including names and phone numbers, stolen following a cyberattack on their logistics partner, Ceva Logistics. While financial data remains safe, th...
Personal data of Bijenkorf customers stolen in cyberattack
A cyberattack on the logistics firm CEVA has resulted in the theft of personal data from Bijenkorf customers, including names, contact information, and payment method details. While no login credentia...
Very expensive: Apple quietly raises prices of older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros
Apple has unexpectedly raised the prices of its older iPhone models by 100 to 350 euros following the release of its latest devices. The increases, which affect even budget-friendly options, are attri...
US investigates controversial multi-billion dollar deal between NVIDIA and AI company Groq
U.S. regulators are investigating a controversial multi-billion dollar licensing agreement between NVIDIA and AI firm Groq over potential antitrust concerns. Lawmakers fear the deal, which saw Groq ex...
Video | IShowSpeed does backflip with new iPhone Duo in front of Apple CEO
Content creator IShowSpeed performed a backflip while holding the new iPhone Duo in front of Apple executive John Ternus. Ternus observed the stunt and applauded the streamer following the performance...
30 percent of Rob Jetten's social media posts are AI-written
An investigation by de Volkskrant found that 30 percent of social media posts from Rob Jetten and the D66 party have been generated by artificial intelligence since June 2025. The use of AI extends to...
The bodies lie frozen stiff, waiting for the day they might be brought back to life
Ewout Genemans explores extreme life-extension practices, including cryogenics at the Alcor facility in the United States and biohacking techniques like strict dietary regimens. The documentary highli...
Here it is: Apple's foldable iPhone, but how innovative is this device?
Apple has officially launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, which will be available on October 23 with a starting price of 2,339 euros. Alongside this new device, the company announce...
Apple to launch foldable phone that will be too expensive for most people
Apple is launching its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, which supports the Apple Pencil and is priced between 2,339 and 3,839 euros. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro series, featurin...
ASML pumps another 400 million euros into European AI hopes
ASML has invested an additional 400 million euros into the French AI company Mistral. This investment is part of a broader effort to strengthen Europe's competitive position within the technology sect...
Odido CEO 'very happy' company did not pay ransom to hackers after data breach
Odido CEO Soren Abildgaard stated he is satisfied with the decision not to pay a ransom to hackers who stole the personal data of 6.2 million customers. Although the refusal led the group ShinyHunters...
Google makes largest ever European investment in Finnish AI data center
Google is investing 13 billion euros into Finnish data center infrastructure to support its AI services, marking the company's largest European investment to date. The project, which utilizes nuclear ...
Silicon Valley was once progressive, but now 'tech bros' are choosing Trump: 'The taboo against being right-wing is gone'
Journalists Laurens Verhagen and George van Hal warn in their book 'De Techbro's' that many in Silicon Valley are shifting toward right-wing politics and authoritarian values. They argue that some tec...
Wero is coming, but there are fears of higher costs
The Wero payment system is set to replace iDeal in the Netherlands next month, promising better consumer protection and European independence from American providers. While the transition offers new f...
Still chilling? Find all the benches in Haarlem with these handy apps
Residents of Haarlem can use mobile applications Alle Bankjes and Bankje to locate nearby public benches for resting. These apps allow users to find seating, add new locations to maps, and interact wi...
ASML begins construction of new campus for twenty thousand people
ASML has begun construction on a new campus in the Netherlands, a project supported by the government under Project Beethoven to secure the future of the local chip industry. The facility is expected ...
Growth of solar panels stalls: yields increasingly under pressure
Solar panel growth in the Netherlands is slowing due to the upcoming removal of net-metering benefits and new fees charged by energy suppliers. Furthermore, grid congestion is hindering the developmen...
Brussels wants to move away from lowest-price tendering; greening and innovation to carry more weight
The European Commission is introducing new rules for public procurement that move away from prioritizing the lowest price in favor of quality, sustainability, and innovation. This shift aims to utiliz...
Odido employee falls for phishing site: police share conversation with hack suspect for the first time
Dutch police have released audio of a phone call where a suspect impersonated an IT worker to trick an Odido employee into compromising company security. This successful phishing attack led to a massi...
From failed experiments to a global hit: how the Satisfyer emerged from a Bavarian basement
The French comedy Pour le plaisir claims that a French engineer invented the Satisfyer, but the device was actually created by German engineer Michael Lenke. Lenke developed the popular air-pulse vibr...