Opera has announced the launch of A new browser With a different approachnot only compared to what the Norwegian company has done so far, but also with the rest of the competition. Opera Airwhich is now available for download, shows a distinctive interface and Look for user digital well -being through Mindfulness techniques. The browser provides reminders to take a break, proposes breathing exercises and offers Sound landscapes with binural beats They help relax and concentrate while in front of the screen, among other functions.
‘Internet offers great possibilities, but it can also be chaotic and overwhelming. Therefore, we explore science -based solutions to Facilitate one navigation that allows users to feel better and optimize their experience at the same time‘, he says Mohamed SalahOpera senior director, in the statement announces the browser.
Exercises in front of the screen
Air has A semi -transparent design and a floating sidebar with access to Mindfulness functions or full awareness. This concept refers to a series of practices that seek to improve the welfare of the individual through meditation and focus on the present moment. The option Take a break Open a window with options to take advantage of them by doing Breathing exercises to reduce stress and blood pressure, neck to relieve tension and reduce pain, Meditations and one full body exploration that ‘tune you with your body and environment’. Some exercises are guided by voice and carry between 3 and 15 minutes to complete.
What are beats or binural rhythms and how Opera Air uses them
The browser also presents a new function called Boostswhich uses beats or binaural rhythms to improve concentration and relaxation. That is, a technique that consists of Reproduce slightly different frequencies in each eargenerating in the brain the perception of A third frequency. This phenomenon, which Opera states is supported by scientific studies, is designed to influence brain activity and favor states such as relaxation, concentration or meditation.
Thus, when listening through headphones, users can choose between different Boosts options such as ‘impulse of creativity’ to generate new ideas, ‘energized approach’ to stay concentrated and productive or ‘deep relaxation’ to reduce stress, among others , which reach the 19 in total.
Opera Air offers the user the possibility of changing the three elements of each Boost (music track, environmental sound and binural rhythm) and the duration of each to customize it according to their needs. Boosts are designed to last thirty minutes by default. The web browser also has a ‘Day of the day’ on the main screen, which offers daily inspiration when it starts.
With Air, Opera expands its catalog to 3 browsers
All these Mindfulness techniques of the new Opera Air They are integrated into the navigation experience in a non -intrusive wayOpera explains. For example, users can continue navigating or working while listening to the ‘calm focused’ Boost, which combines 8 Hz Beats Alpha with background music and nature sounds, A combination designed to generate a state of calm and concentration, ideal for activities such as reading or working.
Air expands the catalog of opera browsers, which until now had two: that of the same name, which this year meets 30 years in the marketand Opera GXfocused on gaming. Like these, it includes An built -in advertisement blocker and a free VPNin addition to access to the IA assistant Aria powered by Chatgpt. Air is now available for free on the Opera website.