There is a new browser that reminds you to breathe, stretch, and take a break from the screen

Users can choose from four break modes: breathing exercises, neck stretches, meditation, and a “full body scan.” While breathing exercises and meditation aim to reduce stress, neck exercises help relieve muscle tension. The full body scan is a guided meditation that encourages users to focus on different parts of the body and the sensations they feel.
Breaks can last anywhere from three to 15 minutes and can be taken on demand or set on a timer. For now, Opera Air’s guided exercises are only available in English, but the company is working on adding voiceovers in more languages.
The web is beautiful but it can be chaotic and overwhelming. We decided to look at science-backed ways to help our users navigate it in a way that makes them feel and function better.
– Mohamed Salah, Opera’s senior director of product, February 2024
Video credit – Opera


Opera Air will tell you when you need a break. | Image credit – Opera
Opera Air adds to the growing lineup of Opera browsers, joining the classic Opera and the gaming-oriented Opera GX. Like its siblings, it comes with a built-in ad blocker and free VPN. You can download Air now for free on Mac or Windows, and fingers crossed for a mobile version in the near future.
This minimalist browser really serves as a reminder that sometimes we need to step back from the online world, even if we’re still connected. I’ve given it a quick try, and I think it definitely offers a refreshingly distraction-free experience.
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