Dutch get their skates on in Amsterdam before the thaw
Dozens of skaters took to the frozen surface of Amsterdam's historic Prinsengracht canal Saturday as the deep freeze gripping Europe briefly made it possible to skate on a small section of the canal for the first time since 2018......»»
How to change the language on Disney+
Disney+ offers content in 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Dutch, Cantonese, Icelandic, and Japanese. But how do you change between languages? We explain here......»»
Dutch Watchdog Fines Apple $5.7 Million For a Third Time in App Store Dispute
The Dutch antitrust watchdog has fined Apple 5 million euros ($5.72 million) for a third time for failing to allow software application makers in the Netherlands to use non-Apple payment methods for dating apps listed in the company's App Store. From.....»»
Kinks, skinks and supersymmetry
Supersymmetry is symmetry of nature that is often hypothesized to exist among elementary particles. In a new paper that appeared in Physical Review Letters this week, physicists from the University of Amsterdam and QuSoft propose a setup where supers.....»»
Apple wants 27% commission for Dutch apps using third-party payments
Following changes to the App Store to comply with the Netherlands law, Apple has revealed that it will cut its 30% commission to 27% for eligible apps.Apple intends to continue disputing the Netherlands ruling that says it has to allow the developers.....»»
How to store excess wind power underwater
A Dutch company is testing an underwater system that can store excess energy from wind farms......»»
Developers React To 27% Commission With Astonishment and Anger
"Developers reacted with astonishment and anger at Apple's 27% commission policy as a minimal form of compliance with a new antitrust law regarding the App Store," reports 9to5Mac. After being ordered by Dutch regulators to allow developers to opt-ou.....»»
Apple Proposes 27% Commission in Dutch App Store Dispute
Apple plans to charge developers of dating apps a 27 percent commission on any in-app purchases made via alternative payment systems in the Netherlands, the company has announced. From a report: The change comes in response to an order from Dutch com.....»»
Historic Dutch Bridge To Be Dismantled So Jeff Bezos" Superyacht Can Pass Through
schwit1 shares a report from IFLScience: A historic bridge in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is to be dismantled so that Jeff Bezos' superyacht can pass through. The Koningshaven Bridge, nicknamed "De Hef" by locals, has been a landmark in Rotterdam since 1.....»»
Publisher pauses printing of Anne Frank book after allegations of “shoddy” research
Dutch publisher Ambo Anthos said it should have taken more "critical stance" on book. Enlarge / Otto Frank's copy of an anonymous note he received, allegedly identifying the person who betrayed the Frank family. The note is offered as.....»»
A new method for quantum computing
Physicists from the University of Amsterdam have proposed a new architecture for a scalable quantum computer. Making use of the collective motion of the constituent particles, they were able to construct new building blocks for quantum computing that.....»»
Apple Fined $5.6M After Dutch Dating App Antitrust Order
The Netherlands' competition authority has fined Apple $5.6 million for failing to comply with conditions in an order requiring it to allow local dating apps to make user of third party payment technology in their apps. From a report: The tech giant.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 365: Apple Headset news heats up, iPad Pro redesign details
Benjamin and Zac follow up with even more Apple headset rumors, discuss whether ProMotion will trickle down the iPhone lineup, new details about the 2022 iPad Pro redesign, and the App Store has a date with the Dutch authorities. Sponsored by New Re.....»»
Emily Mariko"s go-to Caraway cookware set is on sale for $100 off
SAVE $100: Featuring three pans, a Dutch oven, matching lids, and storage for all of the above, the TikTok-famous Caraway cookware set is on sale for $395 as of Jan. 20. That's $100 off its $495 MSRP, or a 20% savings.Let the Emily Mariko-fication of.....»»
Dutch regulators to vet Apple’s plan for App Store third-party payments as details remain murky
Over the weekend, Apple announced that it will allow developers of dating apps in the Netherlands to use alternative payment systems other than its own In-App Purchase system. This announcement from Apple came in response to new regulations in the N.....»»
Dutch regulator will examine Apple"s App Store dating app payment proposal
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets will be looking into Apple's proposal for how it plans to handle dating app alternative payment options, to see if the company has sufficiently complied with the regulatory order.In accordance with.....»»
How to customize Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame Sonos speakers
Unisk, a Dutch startup, has developed a way to print your own custom covers for Ikea's Sonos-powered Symfonisk Picture Frame speakers. Here's how they look......»»
Thaw of permafrost has vast impact on built environment
Permafrost has a central role in the sustainable development of the Arctic region. The thaw of permafrost is set to damage buildings and roads, leading to tens of billions of euros in additional costs in the near future, according to an international.....»»
Dutch Athletes Warned To Keep Phones and Laptops Out of China
schwit1 shares a report: Dutch athletes competing in next month's Beijing Winter Olympics will need to leave their phones and laptops at home in an unprecedented move to avoid Chinese espionage, Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant reported on Tuesday. The.....»»
Facebook’s data center plans rile residents in the Netherlands
Locals say Big Tech data centers will syphon away all their green energy. Enlarge (credit: Robin Utrecht | Abaca Press | Alamy) When Susan Schaap, 61, travels from her Dutch hometown of Zeewolde to the nearest city of Leylyst.....»»
Dutch cow farmers face tough climate choices
In the flat expanse of the Dutch countryside, Corne de Rooij nostalgically strokes the muzzles of his calves, wondering how long he will be able to keep them......»»