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A new battery saver feature is ready today in Opera for computers. Test results show that, once enabled, it extends a laptop’s battery life by up to 50%, while keeping the laptop cooler. Reducing overheating is especially important during the summer months when people travel with their laptops.
The new battery savings are possible thanks to various optimizations, such as reducing non-essential system tasks like background tabs and other browser activities, while still providing a fast browsing experience.
We achieve these power savings by:
- Reduced activity in background tabs
- Waking CPU less often due to more optimal scheduling of JavaScript timers
- Automatically pausing unused plug-ins
- Reduced frame rate to 30 frames per second
- Tuning video-playback parameters and forcing usage of hardware accelerated video codecs
- Paused animations of browser themes
Up to 50% longer battery life
According to our tests, the latest Opera with battery saver and ad blocker enabled was able to run up to 50% longer than browsers like Google Chrome on a laptop running Windows 10, 64-bit. Go to our blog post to learn more about this test and methodology.
Battery saver reduces laptop overheating
Watching videos, reading news and staying social during the summer not only eats through a laptop’s battery, but makes it really warm. Test results with the new battery saver enabled show that Opera will keep laptops more than 3 degrees C cooler.
How it works
Using the battery saver is easy. As soon as the laptop’s power cable is unplugged, the battery icon will appear next to the search and address field in the Opera browser. Click the battery icon to activate the power saving mode and flip the switch. The browser will also suggest you enable power saving mode when your laptop reaches 20% remaining battery capacity.
Download Opera for computers here.
Read more about this release in our blog post.
About Opera
Opera enables more than 350 million internet consumers worldwide to connect with the content and services that matter most to them. Opera also helps publishers monetize their content through advertising and advertisers reach the audiences that build value for their businesses, capitalizing on a global consumer audience reach that exceeds 1 billion.
Opera and O logo are trademarks of Opera Software AS.
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]]>Oslo, Norway – August 21, 2014
Opera Mini will become the default web browser for Microsoft’s existing feature phones and Asha phones portfolio, Opera Software today announced.
The licensing agreement applies to mobile phones based on the Series 30+, Series 40 and Asha software platforms.
As part of the agreement, people who use the current browser for these phones, Xpress, will be encouraged to upgrade to the latest Opera Mini browser. Factory-new devices will have Opera Mini pre-installed.
Opera Mini is one of the world’s most popular web browsers that works on almost any phone. It has a built-in compression technology that allows people to save on mobile data. Opera Mini currently has around 250 million users, over 100 million of these on Android smartphones.
Microsoft first feature and Asha phones are popular with people seeking affordable, well-designed and reliable devices capable of internet browsing, apps and more.
“We continue to sell and support classic first and feature phones as well as the Asha range, which have performed well with millions of people who want new mobile experiences at lower price points,” said Rich Bernardo, head of legacy business, Phones, Microsoft. “The agreement with Opera will enable us to provide continuity of service as we transition from Xpress Browser to Opera Mini.”
“This is a great opportunity to spread the benefits of Opera Mini to millions more consumers in our core markets. There are still massive numbers of people who have not moved to smartphones, but Opera Mini can provide them with an amazing browsing experience right now,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO of Opera Software.
About Opera Software ASA
Opera Software crafts products and services that connect 350 million people to the internet. More than 130 operators around the world choose to work with us to give their customers the best web experience. Our mobile advertising platform enables publishers to monetize their content and allows brands to reach a global audience of more than 500 million consumers. Learn more about Opera at www.opera.com, or follow Opera on Facebook, Twitter andblogs.opera.com
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The art of seducing men
This year at Baselworld, the World Watch and Jewellery Show, SAINT HONORE is proud to unveil its magnificent new men’s watch, the ARTCODE. The perfect combination of a classic spirit and a sporty allure, this piece is designed for the stylish, casual, modern man.
The ARTCODE owes its particularly seductive brand of relaxed chic to its harmonious architecture and clean lines, as well as its construction that marries polished steel and brushed steel in a pink PVD finish. This is demonstrated by its sleek two-tone link bracelet that sits perfectly on the wrist, and its case topped with a bezel featuring six visible screws, which add a bold contemporary look and a touch of masculinity.
Brushed on the top and polished around the side, the bezel is mounted on a 42 mm case bearing curved lugs and a slightly cambered middle, on which is positioned the crown with its specially truncated tapered shape and pronounced grooves.
Swiss made, like all SAINT HONORE timepieces, the ARTCODE presents a pure white dial that delivers all indications with perfect readability. With its concave centre and date at 6 o’clock, it is rimmed with a halo of gilt Roman numerals. The two openwork and luminescent hands, also gilt, point to the hours and minutes, while a very slender third moves in time with the seconds.
A symbiosis of power and elegance, the ARTCODE has all the attributes that appeal to men looking for a watch with a restrained virility that can be worn every day.
About SAINT HONORE:
Since 1885, SAINT HONORE has been synonymous with the famous “Paris style” and has been manufacturing collections of unrivalled creations.
Throughout the world, its elegant style and watchmaking expertise attracts lovers of contemporary design. Offering all the assurance of Swiss Made quality, its timepieces have a unique character and are crafted in the finest materials with eye-catching details. SAINT HONORE offers watches, jewellery and accessories that continue to fulfil the desires of the day. At its two manufacturing sites, SAINT HONORE brilliantly combines craftmanship and a passion that remains as fresh as ever.
With a strong emphasis on innovation, SAINT HONORE has created the “EclairTM” finish, the rotating monogram, the panoramic glass and one of the first Tourbillon watches for women. These innovations feature on the leading timepieces in the collection: Opera, Lutecia, Worldcode, Orsay, Coloseo and Haussman. In 2010, SAINT HONORE celebrated its 125th Anniversary with brio, and today is a rapidly-growing brand represented in more than 60 countries, recognised for its distinctive style.
Artcode “two tones”, Technical details:
– Steel case, 42 mm
– Brushed steel bezel, pink PVD finish, six visible screws
– White dial, openwork hands
– Quartz movement
– Two-tone bracelet (polished steel links, central links in brushed steel with a pink PVD finish), fastened with a deployment clasp.
– Water resistant to 50m
– SWISS MADE
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]]>SAINT HONORE, master watchmakers of fine Swiss timepieces that exude the famous ‘Paris Style’, now breathes a flamboyant flavour into a classic watch line for 2014.
The iconic Coloseo, the glamorous and svelte masterpiece that exudes sensous luxury and is a firm favourite among the ladies of style, now comes in a range of distinguished colours that set the wearer apart.
Resplendent in red, purple, brown, white and champagne, the Coloseo is at onece refined, glamorous and sparkling in all five versions… just like the woman who wears it. The new look adds a touch of seductive exclusivity and freshness to the all-time classic line, which is one of the most highly regarded models of the brand.
Perfectly complemented by a 38mm round case, the new dial with Roman numeral hour-markers and encircled date at 6 o’clock brings out the watch’s authentic, generous lines. Specially designed for the occasion, the crocodile leather straps are a harmonious addition to this resolutely elegant line.
In a steel, yellow gold PVD or rose gold PVD finish, its crown set with a black onyx cabochon – the hallmark of the Coloseo line – this piece reflects SAINT HONORE’s expertise in making high-quality watches for women.
About SAINT HONORE:
Since 1885, SAINT HONORE has been synonymous with the famous “Paris style” and has been manufacturing collections of unrivalled creations. Throughout the world, its elegant style and watchmaking expertise attracts lovers of contemporary design. Offering all the assurance of Swiss Made quality, its timepieces have a unique character and are crafted in the finest materials with eye-catching details. SAINT HONORE offers watches, jewellery and accessories that continue to fulfil the desires of the day. At its two manufacturing sites, SAINT HONORE brilliantly combines craftmanship and a passion that remains as fresh as ever.
With a strong emphasis on innovation, SAINT HONORE has created the “EclairTM” finish, the rotating monogram, the panoramic glass and one of the first Tourbillon watches for women. These innovations feature on the leading timepieces in the collection: Opera, Orsay, Coloseo and Haussman. In 2010, SAINT HONORE celebrated its 125th Anniversary with brio, and today is a rapidly-growing brand represented in more than 60 countries, recognised for its distinctive style.
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]]>New Delhi: ‘Orfeo, Crossing the Ganges’ an international Opera started with a grand opening at the Kamani Auditorium New Delhi, on 25th September 2013, the opening witnessed a huge amount of footfall in fact a pact auditorium. The Opera will also have it shows on 26th and 27th September 2013.
The Main Organizers of the Opera are The Neemrana Music Foundation and Akademia in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in collaboration with Institut Français the Opera ‘Orfeo, Crossing the Ganges’, a five-act opera by Claudio Monteverdi.
The show was very well appreciated by the eminent personalities like the French Ambassador for India Mr. Francois Richier along with other French Ambassadors Mr. Marlaud and Mr. Thiebaud and Francis Wacziarg, the Founder of The Neemrana Hotels.
Also present were Minister of Human Resource Development Mr. Pallam Raju.
Ambassador Francois Richier said, “It’s not just the opera that has been bought to India but it is an Indo-French Collaboration and in this opera they have tried to merge French culture with Indian culture and bringing Greek Mythology to India”. And he added, “This is a broader initiative that we have to introduce French culture to the Indians”.
‘Orfeo’ is considered to be one of the first in opera history (1607), an opera in which Monteverdi merged the arts of poetry, theatre and music for the first time in history.
In ‘Orfeo, crossing the Ganges’, stage director François Rancillac and conductor Françoise Lasserre reveal a spectacle built on a reciprocal understanding between Occidental and Indian cultures. This link between the two worlds is reinforced by the Indian and European cast, trained on several occasions by Françoise Lasserre and Nadya Balyan choir conductor during workshops held in India during the last few months.
Arushi Mugdal, the famous Odissi dancer, performed on stage and enthralled the audience with her dance moves. The Orfeo was a blend of classical Indian music and Italian instruments of 70’s. Although it was an Italian Opera but it was able to capture the audiences interest and led to a standing ovation in the end.
In the story of ‘Orfeo, crossing the Ganges’, Orfeo travels to India and falls in love with Eurydice, dancer consecrated to the service of Lord Shiva. He kidnaps her and marries her, thus provoking the fury of the Grand god: the cobra around Shiva’s neck kills Eurydice. Orfeo‘s quest in the beyond to find the beloved, is like a crossing of the Ganges to the holy city of Varanasi. Presumptuous victim of his illusions, Orfeo fails and is put to death.
Produced by Francis Wacziarg, it is conducted by Françoise Lasserre and directed by François Rancillac. Up to 50 Indo-French artistes are gathered on stage: the role of Orfeo (tenor) is played by Dávid Szigetvári, Eurydice (soprano) is by Nitya Urbanna Vaz (who has been sent on scholarship to France by the Neemrana Music Foundation), Musica and Messagiera (soprano) is by Claire Lefilliâtre, Preserpina (soprano) is by Aude Priya, Ninfa and Merula (soprano) is by Dagmar Saskova, Speranza and Pastor (soprano) is by Jean-Christophe Clair, Pastor and Spirto (tenor) is by Jan Van Elsacker, Pastor and Spirto (tenor) is by Johannes Weiss, Caronte, Pastor and Spirto (bass) is by Hugo Oliveira and Plutone (bass) is by Geoffroy Buffière.
The orchestra consists of Murad Ali (sarangi), Sanjeev and Ashwani Shankar (shehnai), Mithilesh Jha (tabla), Mohan Shyam Sharma (pakhawaj), along with 18 instrumentalists of Akadêmia from France , The Neemrana Vocal Ensemble from Delhi.
Antoine Redon is Executive Producer, Sabine Siegwalt design Scenography & Costumes, Parvesh and Jai are Associated Costume Designers, Nadya Balyan is Choir Master.
The specificity of this production is the use of very rare and old instruments of the time of Monteverdi, such as the theorbo, the viola de gamba, the organ and the harpsichord… All these instruments are coming from abroad along with the musicians and will be a magical experience for the Indian audiences.
The sponsors for the Opera are the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, the Institut Français, IBIS Delhi Airport, Air India, Veolia Water and Hit 95 FM.
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The Neemrana Music Foundation is presenting in association with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in collaboration with Institut Français the Opera ‘Orfeo, Crossing the Ganges’, a five-act opera by Claudio Monteverdi, at the Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi, on 25, 26 and 27 September 2013. The performance will later be taken to the Cité de la Musique, Paris on the 5th of October 2013.
‘Orfeo’ is considered to be one of the first in opera history (1607), an opera in which Monteverdi merged the arts of poetry, theatre and music for the first time in history.
In ‘Orfeo, crossing the Ganges’, stage director François Rancillac and conductor Françoise Lasserre reveal a spectacle built on a reciprocal understanding between Occidental and Indian cultures. This link between the two worlds is reinforced by the Indian and European cast, trained on several occasions by Françoise Lasserre and Nadya Balyan choir conductor during workshops held in India during the last few months.
The original story of ‘Orfeo’ is the mythical love story of Orfeo and Eurydice, in which Orfeo’s love takes him to Hell in search of his beloved deceased wife. In order to get through the doors of Hell, Orfeo uses his talent of singer and of lyre player to charm the Gods and the people in Hell.
In the story of ‘Orfeo, crossing the Ganges’, Orfeo travels to India and falls in love with Eurydice, dancer consecrated to the service of Lord Shiva. He kidnaps her and marries her, thus provoking the fury of the Grand god: the cobra around Shiva’s neck kills Eurydice. Orfeo‘s quest in the beyond to find the beloved, is like a crossing of the Ganges to the holy city of Varanasi. Presumptuous victim of his illusions, Orfeo fails and is put to death.
Produced by Francis Wacziarg, it is conducted by Françoise Lasserre and directed by François Rancillac. Up to 50 Indo-French artistes are gathered on stage: the role of Orfeo (tenor) is played by Dávid Szigetvári, Eurydice (soprano) is by Nitya Urbanna Vaz (who has been sent on scholarship to France by the Neemrana Music Foundation), Musica and Messagiera (soprano) is by Claire Lefilliâtre, Preserpina (soprano) is by Aude Priya, Ninfa and Merula (soprano) is by Dagmar Saskova, Speranza and Pastor (soprano) is by Jean-Christophe Clair, Pastor and Spirto (tenor) is by Jan Van Elsacker, Pastor and Spirto (tenor) is by Johannes Weiss, Caronte, Pastor and Spirto (bass) is by Hugo Oliveira and Plutone (bass) is by Geoffroy Buffière.
Arushi Mugdal, the famous Odissi dancer, will perform on stage.
The orchestra consists of Murad Ali (sarangi), Sanjeev and Ashwani Shankar (shehnai), Mithilesh Jha (tabla), Mohan Shyam Sharma (pakhawaj), along with 18 instrumentalists of Akadêmia from France , The Neemrana Vocal Ensemble from Delhi.
Antoine Redon is Executive Producer, Sabine Siegwalt design Scenography & Costumes, Parvesh and Jai are Associated Costume Designers, Nadya Balyan is Choir Master.
The specificity of this production is the use of very rare and old instruments of the time of Monteverdi, such as the theorbo, the viola de gamba, the organ and the harpsichord… All these instruments are coming from abroad along with the musicians and will be a magical experience for the Indian audiences.
Francis Wacziarg, the founder of the Neemrana Music Foundation, came to India in 1970 initially as the commercial attaché at the French consulate in Mumbai. On gaining Indian citizenship after an active 20 year stint in India he joined Aman Nath, co-authored two books on Rajasthan, and then founded Neemrana Hotels. They created the Neemrana music Foundation in 2004 and since then have produced 8 operas : Don Pasquale 2013, Mozart Magic in India, 2012 , Hair, 2010-2011 co produced with Antoine Redon, If I Were King, 2010, Violetta, A Traviata, 2008, Carmen, 2008, The Pearl Fishers, 2005 and 2008, The Fakir of Benares, 2003-02. After Orfeo, Crossing the Ganges, they are planning to produce Romeo and Juliet in March 2014 in Delhi.
The show being displayed later in Paris is a first for the Neemrana Music Foundation, and is a token of quality for all the actions that the Foundation has undertaken for the last 11 years.
The sponsors for the Opera are the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, the Institut Français, IBIS Delhi Airport, Air India, Veolia Water and Hit 95 FM.
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