Last year, Opera introduced the Opera One web browser, which features the Aria chatbot powered by AI. Now, the company from Norway has unveiled a new browser called Opera Air, designed with a focus on mindfulness. This browser merges tools for productivity with features that promote mindfulness, such as reminders to take breaks, breathing exercises, and soothing sound environments.
What sets Opera Air apart
The design of Opera Air is semi-transparent and includes a floating sidebar filled with tools aimed at reducing stress and enhancing focus for improved productivity. One of its key features, “Boosts,” offers a range of soundscapes, including music, ambient noises, and binaural beats. These binaural beats are beneficial for relaxation and concentration as they play slightly different frequencies in each ear. Users can set soundscapes to play continuously or for a determined time frame, with easy controls from the sidebar.
Break Reminder and mindfulness tools
Another important aspect of Opera Air is its Break Reminder feature. This is shown by an icon consisting of three lines in the sidebar that gradually turn gray as you work. When the icon is completely faded, it signals that it’s time for a break. Opera Air not only prompts you to take a break, but it also maximizes that time with guided exercises for breathing, neck stretches, full-body scans, and meditations that can last up to 15 minutes.
More than just mindfulness features
Although mindfulness is the main highlight of Opera Air (and probably the reason I downloaded it right away), it doesn’t miss out on the functionalities of the regular Opera browser, such as a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, and access to the Aria AI assistant. In conclusion, Opera Air promotes mindfulness while incorporating the advantages of the standard Opera browser.
You can download it for free on both Mac and Windows, which makes it a great choice for anyone wanting to find a balance between productivity and mental health.
