Category Archives: general

Opera joins the W3C web platform

Oslo, Norway – October 8, 2012 Opera Software has joined forces with a number of other major technology companies – Adobe, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla and Nokia – to create a new, authoritative open web standards documentation site called Web Platform Docs, available at webplatform.org. The Web Platform Docs addresses the problem of finding a […]

No vacation? No problem.

Opera’s guide to the best fake-cation. Ever. Stuck at work this summer while your colleagues post pictures from some country you’ve never heard of? Are your friends bronzing by the pool while you work on your monitor tan? Don’t let some jerk have all the fun! Even the score with Opera Software’s tips for the […]

Opera Software has a new bright and shining beacon in Silicon Valley

Opera Software’s US subsidiaries, focused on mobile advertising, storefronts, payments and Smart TVs, expand with new offices, increased hiring and broader product design and development Commuters on Silicon Valley’s busiest freeway, US 101, will notice a large new Opera logo atop a shiny office building in San Mateo, California. Opera Software’s new and improved visibility […]

How to pack your internet travel bag

Top browser features to get the most out of your getaway Oslo, Norway – August 6, 2012 Every savvy traveler knows that a well-packed bag makes the journey more comfortable, and the same goes for your holiday web surfing. A web browser packed with smart features can make travel lighter, easier and more enjoyable – […]

Backing up your vacation

Preparing online (and offline) for that special break Oslo, Norway – July 23, 2012 One of the wonderful things about travel is experiencing things that are new, different, and even unexpected. But, what about those surprises that aren”t so pleasant? Expecting the unexpected on holiday involves more than brainstorming wet-weather sightseeing options and packing for […]

Traveling on a budget?

There’s an app for that! (Actually several) Oslo, Norway – June 29, 2012 It’s the classic conundrum of travel: when you have time to go, you don’t have the money. But, don’t let a shortage of cash hold you back from your next bit adventure. With the right apps on your phone, you can still […]

Ad network Mobile Theory announces record revenue growth in 2012

Marketers” shift to mobile advertising drives demand for buys on targeted, transparent ad network San Francisco, CA – June 11, 2012 In just three months since becoming part of Opera Software and its market-leading advertising platform, Mobile Theory announces triple-digit percentage monthly revenue growth as well as key milestones across other categories, including campaign executions, […]

Opera acquires Mobile Theory and 4th Screen Advertising

San Mateo, USA and Oslo, Norway – February 16, 2012 Opera Software announced today that it has acquired Mobile Theory Inc. and 4th Screen Advertising, Ltd., to significantly expand its offering to advertisers and mobile publishers that engage consumers via the mobile web and applications, across all mobile platforms. Opera offers complete advertising solutions for […]

Opera on ice

Opera Software skates onto the rink Oslo, Norway – December 1, 2011 Today, Opera Software announced its strategic partnership with the Boston Sitniks, an up-and-coming hockey team in the United States, largely powered by Russian ex-pats. The goal of the partnership is to further strengthen Opera’s presence in the U.S. market and to learn from […]

Opera joins in on making the Web a better place for kids

Oslo, Norway – December 1, 2011 Today, Opera Software joined a pan-European coalition to improve the Web for the next generation of surfers. “A Better Place for Kids”, an initiative coordinated by the European Commission to make the Web a safer and more enjoyable space to be a kid, is welcomed by web browser company […]