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Mozilla pulls Avast, AVG security add-ons over data collection
Mozilla pulls Avast, AVG security add-ons over data collection
In a clear example of irony, Mozilla has pulled four add-ons from popular security firms for violating policies on data collection. 05 Dec 2019 - 2 comments
Browser war veteran Opera updates - Opera 47 released
Browser war veteran Opera updates - Opera 47 released
Opera 47 adds smoother video playback for Windows and macOS, ability to export bookmarks and more. 11 Aug 2017 - 3 comments
Opera adds free built-in VPN to browser
Opera adds free built-in VPN to browser
Opera has added an incredible new perk to their web browser, a free and unlimited VPN. 22 Apr 2016 - 2 comments
Opera receives large buyout offer from Chinese firms
Opera receives large buyout offer from Chinese firms
Opera, the browser company, has received a $1.2 billion buyout offer from a group of Chinese firms, and the company's board has unanimously voted to approve the offer. 11 Feb 2016
Opera browser celebrates 20 years
Opera browser celebrates 20 years
Popular browser maker Opera has celebrated 20 years on the market with a brief history of the browser that is now used by 350 million people across desktops and mobile devices. 24 Aug 2015
Browser maker Opera acquires mobile app discovery platform Bemobi
Browser maker Opera acquires mobile app discovery platform Bemobi
Opera has announced the acquisition of Bemobi, a subscription-based mobile app discovery platform that specializes in Spanish speaking markets. 09 Aug 2015
Facebook looking to buy Opera browser?
Facebook looking to buy Opera browser?
According to a new Pocket-Lint report, Facebook is looking into purchasing Opera Software, the company behind the Opera browser. By purchasing ...... 26 May 2012 - 15 comments
Opera 11.60 released with HTML 5 improvements
Opera 11.60 released with HTML 5 improvements
Opera's latest release includes improvements to the browser's HTML 5 engine. 07 Dec 2011 - 1 comment
Opera 6.5 released for iOS, S60, BlackBerry, J2ME
Opera 6.5 released for iOS, S60, BlackBerry, J2ME
After being released for Android last month, the team at Opera has now brought the mobile browser to other popular platforms. Opera Mini ...... 03 Nov 2011
Opera users are smart, Internet Explorer users are dumb
Opera users are smart, Internet Explorer users are dumb
According to a new survey by consulting company AptiQuant, Internet Explorer users scored lower than other browser users on a standard IQ test. ...... 30 Jul 2011 - 37 comments
Opera releases Mini browser for iPad
Opera releases Mini browser for iPad
Opera has released the Mini 6 mobile browser for iOS today. The new browser is optimized for the iPad, and features up to 90 percent "compression ...... 24 May 2011
Opera launches mobile app store
Opera launches mobile app store
Opera, the company behind popular desktop and mobile browsers, has launched the Opera Mobile Store, now available in over 200 countries. ...... 08 Mar 2011 - 1 comment
Opera browser hitting Sony Bravia HDTVs and Blu-ray players
Opera browser hitting Sony Bravia HDTVs and Blu-ray players
Opera Software has announced today that they will be bringing their popular Opera browser to Sony Bravia HDTVs and Blu-ray disc players. ...... 22 Jan 2011 - 1 comment
Opera bringing tablet touch browser to CES
Opera bringing tablet touch browser to CES
Norwegian firm Opera will show off a preview of its browser software intended for use with tablet PCs and netbooks at the Consumer Electronics ...... 04 Jan 2011
Opera 11 offers beefed up security, new features
Opera 11 offers beefed up security, new features
Opera Software has pushed out Opera 11, touting some new features to enhance browsing experience for users, and some security enhancements to protect them. ...... 17 Dec 2010 - 1 comment
Opera celebrates 150 million users
Opera celebrates 150 million users
Opera is celebrating reaching a new milestone: 150 million users are now using its Web browser (mobile and Desktop versions. The Opera.com ...... 01 Dec 2010 - 3 comments
     

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