Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The Greenhouse | Large batteries allowed this school to connect to the overloaded power grid
A school in Arnhem successfully utilized large batteries to connect to the power grid despite existing capacity issues. This approach demonstrates how battery storage can provide a solution to the ong...
Jumping rope to get people moving: ‘I want to get young people away from their screens’
Screen Time | I can't escape them: cheating AI fruit characters on my timeline
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the recent trend of AI-generated fruit characters depicting infidelity scenarios on social media in his weekly column 'Schermtijd'. The article explores the current...
Anthropic must disable advanced AI models for non-Americans
American AI company Anthropic has announced it will abruptly disable its most advanced models for all users outside of the United States. This decision follows a U.S. government order to suspend acces...
PostNL and DHL: where to find a parcel locker in Haarlem
PostNL and DHL have installed parcel machines across various locations in Haarlem, allowing residents to send and receive packages 24/7. Users only need a mobile phone and a valid email address to ope...
Gerard (72) is convinced his meter is lying, but Vattenfall finds the real culprit
72-year-old Gerard Reulink suspected his new energy meter was faulty after receiving an unexpectedly high bill from Vattenfall. However, an investigation by the utility provider revealed the meter was...
YouTubers making feature films: a seismic shift for Hollywood, but a success formula in the Netherlands
German minister warns of drone attacks on the Bundestag
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned of an increasing threat of drone attacks targeting the Bundestag. This information was disclosed in a letter to the President of the Bundestag, a...
Young investor on edge of seat for SpaceX IPO but warns against easy riches: 'I won't buy until December or so'
Young investor Pelle van Essen is closely following the upcoming SpaceX IPO, which is expected to be the largest in history. Despite his fascination with space, Van Essen plans to wait until December ...
Elon Musk to become world's first trillionaire after SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following the record-breaking initial public offering of SpaceX. Shares of the company rose by 18 percent during the opening of the New York stock e...
SpaceX rises over 11% in market debut, Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
SpaceX shares rose over 11 percent to $150 during its record-breaking stock market debut in New York. This surge in valuation has made founder and owner Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Minister: No immediate problems due to asylum system outage
Migration Minister Bart van den Brink stated that a technical outage in the Eurodac asylum system is not currently causing issues in the Netherlands. While the system for exchanging fingerprint data b...
Glitch in European data system on first day of migration pact
On the first day of the new European migration pact, the Eurodac database experienced a technical malfunction during a system update. The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service confirmed that th...
TikTok made me do it! Long queues at these city center food spots
Viral social media trends are causing exceptionally long queues at various restaurants and shops in Amsterdam's city center, a phenomenon known as "TikTok queues." The article explores how these viral...
Italian police bust three illegal streaming networks just before World Cup
Italian police have dismantled three illegal streaming networks in the southern city of Crotone just before the World Cup. Four suspects face charges of digital piracy and money laundering, with autho...
NASA criticized over male Artemis III crew: 'Artemis is Apollo's twin sister'
NASA is facing public backlash and disappointment on social media following the announcement of an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission. The mission serves as a preparatory flight for the first A...
Everyone will soon be able to buy a piece of SpaceX: 'You are mainly buying an expectation'
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is preparing to allow retail investors to buy shares in the company. Financial experts warn that the investment carries significant risk, as it is based on future expectation...
Coolblue brings a smile with a free iPad charger
Dutch retailer Coolblue is offering free iPad plugs to help customers whose devices have stopped charging. The initiative aims to help users determine if their tablet is actually broken or if the char...
Dutch Tax Administration to manage and maintain VAT system in-house
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration will manage and maintain its new VAT system internally instead of outsourcing those tasks. Secretary of State Eelco Eerenberg informed Parliament that while th...
Musk virtually visits ASML, but employee banner is clear: ‘Fuck Musk’
Elon Musk virtually joined ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet for a discussion at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch on Thursday. While many employees watched the event online or in person, some expressed their ...
Billionaire Elon Musk does it again: Investors flock to loss-making SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is preparing to take his aerospace company SpaceX public, drawing significant interest from investors despite the firm currently being loss-making. This move mirrors the earlier public offer...
New rules make it easier to cancel online purchases
Starting June 19, webshops and apps are required to provide a clearly visible cancellation button for consumers. This new regulation aims to make the process of canceling online purchases easier and m...
Elon Musk to become first-ever trillionaire: net worth rising by $1 million per minute
Elon Musk is projected to become the world's first trillionaire as his fortune grows at an average rate of 1 million dollars per minute. Over the past year, his wealth has increased exponentially and ...
Canada also introduces social media measures for children under 16
Canada has announced a ban on social media for children under the age of 16 if platforms fail to meet new safety standards. Major platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X will be required to implemen...
TalentLab IJmond organizes football afternoon in Heemskerk
TalentLab IJmond is hosting a special football experience in Heemskerk to celebrate the World Cup. Children who normally participate in technology workshops at the IJmond Noord Library can instead spe...
All your empty bottles and cans gone at once: Rataplan Heemskerk now has a bulk deposit machine
Rataplan Heemskerk has introduced a new bulk deposit machine that allows customers to return all their empty bottles and cans at once. This initiative aims to simplify the recycling process for sustai...
2 million Dutch people overpay ‘130 euros’ for games
A Dutch foundation is launching a mass claim against Steam's parent company on behalf of over two million consumers who allegedly overpaid for PC games. The claim argues that the platform restricts de...
Self-driving Teslas allowed in Belgium: 'Shorter testing period thanks to RDW'
Tesla owners in Belgium are now permitted to use Full Self-Driving technology, allowing for hands-free driving similar to regulations in the Netherlands. The approval process was shortened due to prel...
Forecast: Over 32,000 charging stations needed in Haarlem for fully electric driving by 2050
Haarlem will require more than 32,000 charging points by 2050 to support a complete transition to electric driving and meet European CO2 standards. The total energy needed for these stations is estima...
No forced layoffs at ASML next year after union agreement
ASML and labor unions have reached an agreement to prevent forced layoffs due to reorganization until May 1, 2027. The deal follows the Veldhoven-based tech company's previous announcement that it pla...