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What does it actually look like to build a tech career in one of Europe's most exciting AI hubs? For Gary Fogarty, Opera's Senior Product Director in Dublin, it starts with being in the right city at the right time. Dublin has quietly become a magnet for major tech companies, diverse talent, and an increasingly AI-driven industry and Opera is right at the centre of it. In his article, Gary shares what the Dublin tech scene really feels like from the inside, and why there's a real sense of momentum in the city right now. Read full article: https://lnkd.in/e4XhEXcp #Opera #OperaStories #Dublin #Leadership #LifeAtOpera 

When one tab turns into many, Vertical Tabs keeps every tab title in view. Vertical Tabs moves your tabs into a vertical strip along the side of the browser, so every tab title stays visible. That makes it quicker to spot the page you need and easier to keep moving between tasks. With Vertical Tabs, you can: • Stack tabs along the side of the browser • Keep every tab title visible • Find the right tab faster Tab islands work with Vertical Tabs, too. Create and customize them as usual, and they'll stay intact when you switch between horizontal and vertical layouts. Also new in the Opera One browser: Google Lens in Opera just got a dedicated button on the start page. Search using an image to find the original source, identify objects, places or products, extract text, or learn more about what’s on your screen. Read more here: https://opr.as/259fdc

Opera’s mobile momentum continues as more users seek Android and iOS browser alternatives: across the UK and US, monthly active users on Opera’s Android and IOS browsers grew 48% year over year. The UK led the way with 66% growth, while the US saw 40% growth, showing momentum in two of the world's most competitive browser markets. Momentum also continues across Europe, where Opera One for IOS grew 42% over the past year. With AI, privacy and personalization built in across Android and iOS, Opera gives people better browsing on mobile. People don’t have our browsers by default. They're choosing us, then staying for the product. Learn more: https://opr.as/ocxu

What does it take to build partnerships that stand the test of time? For Jumana Patel, Director of Business Development & Global Partnerships at Opera, it starts with a simple belief: the strongest partnerships aren't built on transactions. They're built on shared values. Over the past decade at Opera, Jumana has helped shape strategic partnerships across search, advertising, and the broader product ecosystem. Working at the intersection of commercial strategy, product innovation, and partner collaboration, she has seen firsthand how long-term success comes from creating meaningful outcomes for everyone involved. In this edition of Opera Stories, Jumana shares her perspective on partnership building, cross-functional collaboration, and why trust, communication, and a customer-first mindset remain the foundation of lasting business relationships. From managing global search partnerships to exploring new commercial opportunities across Opera's products, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how great partnerships evolve, adapt, and continue creating value over time. Take a closer look at the people, relationships, and principles behind some of Opera's longest-standing partnerships. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ej24EtZq #Opera #OperaStories #BusinessDevelopment #Partnerships #Innovation #Collaboration #Leadership #Growth #LifeAtOpera

Great software starts with great quality, and behind every reliable release is automation that engineers can trust. At Opera, we're looking for a QA Automation Engineer who enjoys building scalable test frameworks, solving technical challenges, and continuously improving the way software is tested. You'll work closely with Product Managers, Software Engineers, and fellow QA Automation Engineers to help deliver high-quality browsing experiences across Windows, macOS, and Linux. If you're passionate about Python, modern test automation, and using AI-powered engineering tools to work smarter, we'd love to hear from you. Take a look at the carousel below and scan the QR code to apply. Grzegorz Miazga #Opera #Hiring #LifeAtOpera #QA #QAAutomation #TestAutomation #Python #SoftwareTesting #AITools #EngineeringJobs #WroclawJobs

Cape Verde were never supposed to make Argentina sweat. Yet last week at the World Cup, a tiny island nation dragged the reigning world champions into a gruelling 120-minute battle. They didn't win the match, but they changed how the game was played. In tech, we face our own version of this - the "Messi Effect." The heavyweights have multi-billion-dollar ecosystems and the luxury of being pre-installed on billions of devices. It's the product equivalent of starting every match 1–0 up before kick-off. Playing a superpower at their own game is a losing strategy. When you're the challenger, you win on ideas, not size. At Opera, that's meant rethinking what a browser should do - designing for real data constraints, not ignoring them, and building privacy in by default rather than bolting it on. Dominance isn't the same thing as leadership. Sometimes leadership is just showing the giants a move they hadn't considered.... Full piece here 👇🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7qMhvZc

What does it take to build products that inspire millions of gamers and game creators around the world? For Russell Kay, Senior Product Director at Opera Gaming, it starts with a simple belief: the best gaming experiences are built by listening to the community while having the courage to look beyond what's possible today. Having spent more than a decade helping developers create games and shaping products across the Opera Gaming ecosystem, Russell works at the intersection of product strategy, technology, and community. From GameMaker and GX.games to Opera GX, his focus is on building tools and experiences that bring players, creators, and developers closer together. In this edition of Opera Stories, Russell shares his perspective on product leadership, the evolving expectations of gamers, and why balancing community feedback with long-term vision is essential to creating products that stand the test of time. From launching GameMaker-powered titles on major gaming platforms to exploring how AI, the web, and new technologies are transforming the future of gaming, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Opera Gaming continues to shape the next generation of interactive experiences. Take a closer look at the people, ideas, and product thinking behind Opera Gaming. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eXKXW-UR #Opera #OperaStories #OperaGaming #OperaGX #GameMaker #GXGames #Gaming #ProductManagement #Innovation #LifeAtOpera

Start safer with Opera One. We’re introducing Paste Protect: A unique browser-native feature that helps protect users from suspicious clipboard attacks before they click paste. Clipboard attacks can happen when a malicious website tricks users into copying and pasting harmful commands, often through fake “verify you’re human” prompts. With Paste Protect, Opera can detect suspicious clipboard activity, block the website from copying harmful content, and show users a warning before it becomes a problem. This new feature is built into Opera One, which is activated by default, and can be managed in the browser settings under Paste Protect options. For now, Paste Protect is only available in Early Bird. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekiFfk37

Digital advertising is evolving faster than ever, and performance has become the measure that matters most. At Opera, we're looking for a commercially driven sales leader who knows how to build relationships, identify new opportunities, and turn them into long-term growth. This is a role for someone who enjoys opening new doors, partnering with advertisers and agencies, and helping brands achieve measurable business outcomes through innovative performance advertising solutions. You'll work closely with Product, Commercial, and Opera Ads teams while expanding our presence across the Americas. If you're excited by the challenge of building a new business in a fast-moving AdTech environment, take a look at the carousel below and scan the QR code to apply. Per Wetterdal George Papadopoulos #Opera #Hiring #LifeAtOpera #SalesJobs #AdTech #PerformanceAdvertising #DigitalAdvertising #BusinessDevelopment #Programmatic #SalesLeadership

What does it take to help shape the future of browsing? For Joanna Czajka, Senior Product Marketing Director at Opera, it starts with a simple belief: people don't use browsers for browsers. They use them to learn, create, work, communicate, and bring ideas to life. Having spent more than a decade at Opera across design, product management, and marketing leadership, Joanna has helped shape the evolution of Opera's browser experience while keeping one thing at the center of every decision: the people using it. In this edition of Opera Stories, Joanna shares her perspective on the future of browsing, the role of AI, and why user choice, transparency, and great product experiences matter more than ever in an increasingly intelligent digital world. Take a closer look at the thinking behind Opera One, Opera Neon, and the next chapter of the web. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/evCTNTV9 #Opera #OperaStories #OperaOne #OperaNeon #AI #ProductMarketing #Innovation #FutureOfBrowsing #LifeAtOpera