Weekend Reads: 14 November 2026

This week’s reads are dominated by a Microsoft 365 outage that hit workplaces across the Netherlands, plus a TV review for anyone shopping for a new screen. Two international stories follow for readers who travel or like gadgets.

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Microsoft 365 outage disrupts the Dutch workday

A worldwide Microsoft outage reached the Netherlands as the working day began. Services including Outlook and Teams had been affected since the previous afternoon, which left many people unable to reach their email and sometimes unable to join online meetings. Calendars were at times unavailable, and some people could not work from home because the Authenticator app, needed to log in remotely, was not working.

Source: NOS Tech

Thousands of Dutch users report problems, and it was not a hack

Thousands of reports reached the Dutch outage tracker Allestoringen.nl. NOS’s headline states the disruption was not caused by a hack. If your inbox or video calls failed at the start of the day, the problem was on Microsoft’s side rather than yours.

Source: NOS Tech

Microsoft apologises as the outage begins to ease

Microsoft apologised to customers and partners, saying it knows people rely on its services and that it takes that responsibility very seriously. The company said the global disruption was easing. Millions of users could not send or receive email, and the AI assistant Copilot was affected as well.

Source: NOS Tech

No end time yet for the Microsoft 365 problems

Earlier on Friday, Microsoft said it could not yet estimate when Outlook and Teams would be fully available again. The company had been dealing with the technical fault in Microsoft 365 for almost 24 hours at that point. It also apologised for the disruption that day.

Source: NU.nl Tech

Philips OLED911 takes on the big names

Tweakers has reviewed the Philips OLED911 television and calls it a serious competitor to the LG G6 and the Samsung S99H. The review’s title describes it as a titan despite the name Titan. If you are comparing premium TVs, it is worth reading the full review before you buy.

Source: Tweakers

Also in Europe

Both stories below come from international outlets and are not specific to Europe.

New Kindle Colorsoft is lighter but costly

Amazon’s latest Kindle Colorsoft is lighter and thinner than the first model and has an edge-to-edge display. TechCrunch calls it a premium e-reader with a premium price. If you already own the first-generation Colorsoft, there is little reason to upgrade.

Source: TechCrunch

US flights halted nationwide for more than four hours

On Friday the US Federal Aviation Administration stopped takeoffs from airports across the country, citing extraordinary circumstances and safety. The ground stop was issued at 3:44PM ET and lifted at 8:15PM ET, after which flights resumed. It matters if you have travel plans involving US connections.

Source: The Verge

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