Opera Air
A genuinely new concept in relaxed, stress free browsing
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 by DrJBHL | Discussion: Personal Computing
There’s a new browser concept in town: How it can help you to concentrate, work, and de-stress. Opera conducted a survey and found:
58% of participants said they sometimes feel overwhelmed or stressed while browsing the web.
83% of all respondents said they would like it if their web browser made them feel better as they went about their day.
70% of respondents said that browsing the web on their computer (laptop or PC) is less distracting than browsing on their phone.
73% reported that a simplified, decluttered desktop browser interface would help them feel more relaxed as they browse.
75% said they would be interested in a browser that helps them relax through science-based techniques.
64% said that they would find it useful if their browser prompted them to take breaks while they work or browse. - XDA Developers
So, Opera saw an opportunity and developed what (to me, at least) is a very relaxing browser. It has the usual Opera layout, but the sidebar has new features: Boosts. These are music tracks and sounds designed to boost (hence the name) Beta or Theta brain waves, improve cognition, concentration, relaxation...etc. You really should give it a whirl. After all, what's to lose here?
And if you think it's for wusses, they even give you the Box method of stress and blood pressure reduction used by the U.S. Navy SEALS.
So, if you're interested, head over to the Opera website learn about it and download it. Setting up the browser is fast and easy.
Reply #2 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:40 AM
This looks very interesting. I will definitely check it out.
I have been using Vivaldi since 2018 which was developed by Jon von Tetzchner who was one of the original Opera developers.
Didn't know that about Opera...interesting. Thanks!
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Reply #1 Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:42 AM
This looks very interesting. I will definitely check it out.
I have been using Vivaldi since 2018 which was developed by Jon von Tetzchner who was one of the original Opera developers.