Category Archives: general

Opera gears up at 300 million users

Opera Software today announced reaching the milestone of 300 million monthly users across all its browser products on phones, tablets, TVs and computers. “300 million marks the first lap, but the race goes on,” says Lars Boilesen, CEO of Opera Software. “On the final stretch up to 300 million users, we have experienced the fastest […]

Opera Mediaworks Q4 2012 report shows record growth in mobile advertising, Android on the rise

Opera Mediaworks, an Opera Software company, today published its Q4 State of the Mobile Advertising report, sharing key mobile advertising data and trends from the last quarter of 2012. The source of the data is the company’s extensive mobile advertising platform, which serves 50+ billion ad impressions per month via 12,000 mobile sites and apps, […]

Getting savvy about web browsing with Opera Software’s Surf Safe program

Oslo, Norway and Lucknow, India – December 6, 2012 Opera Software has been working to increase understanding about the importance of healthy internet-browsing habits among young adults. In India, the leading web-browser company has joined hands with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), to spread student awareness on how to “Surf Safe”, through […]

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, […]