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Opera have just launched a new browser with built-in mindfulness features.

Emerging tech and AI1 min readSam Page

When I first heard about it, and read their beautiful landing page, I loved the principle behind it - technology that helps us slow down.

I had to give it a go.

Having spent some time with it, I'm questioning whether this is something people actually want within their web browser.

Features and functionality in tech should always be led by what the user will gain real value from, otherwise they become noise and can actually have a negative impact.

Opera Air also has some other great features, including Aria AI, Ad Blocker, a lightweight UI, and a free VPN....

💭 Would love to hear your thoughts... do you want mindfulness in your browser? Have you given Opera Air a go yet?

Would love to hear some perspectives Roos, Damien, Deepa, Bradley, Hassan Aleem, Missy, Aisling, Emma, Headspace, Gemma, James, Olivia...

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# Opera have just launched a new browser with built-in mindfulness features.

When I first heard about it, and read their beautiful landing page, I loved the principle behind it - technology that helps us slow down.

I had to give it a go.

Having spent some time with it, I'm questioning whether this is something people actually want within their web browser.

Features and functionality in tech should always be led by what the user will gain real value from, otherwise they become noise and can actually have a negative impact.

Opera Air also has some other great features, including Aria AI, Ad Blocker, a lightweight UI, and a free VPN....

💭 Would love to hear your thoughts... do you want mindfulness in your browser? Have you given Opera Air a go yet?

Would love to hear some perspectives Roos, Damien, Deepa, Bradley, Hassan Aleem, Missy, Aisling, Emma, Headspace, Gemma, James, Olivia...