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HighSpeedOptions Survey Shows Internet Users Settle for Convenience Over Security

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Monday, July 18, 2022

In the vein of convenience, 40% of respondents said speed and optimization was their top concern when choosing a browser.

Key Points: 
  • In the vein of convenience, 40% of respondents said speed and optimization was their top concern when choosing a browser.
  • HighSpeedOptions broke down the best alternative browsers that offer security as well as performance.
  • If you're among the 27% looking for better privacy and security while browsing, don't settle.
  • Check out the full article on HighSpeedOptions.com for a full breakdown of the best browsers on the internet today.

Evolv Technology Takes Center Stage at Denver Performing Arts Complex

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the global leader in weapons detection security screening, today announced that the Denver Performing Arts Complex has replaced its walk-through and hand-held metal detectors with Evolv Express systems, Evolv Cortex AI and Evolv Insights.

Key Points: 
  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the global leader in weapons detection security screening, today announced that the Denver Performing Arts Complex has replaced its walk-through and hand-held metal detectors with Evolv Express systems, Evolv Cortex AI and Evolv Insights.
  • The Denver Performing Arts Complex is home to the Colorado Ballet, Colorado Symphony, Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Opera Colorado.
  • The Denver Performing Arts Complex exemplifies a successful venue that has taken a proactive approach to security while improving the overall experience for everybody entering its theaters.
  • Evolv Technology, Evolv Express, Evolv Insights and Evolv Cortex AI are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.

Synopsis Summit: Edition 5 Opens the New Blockchain Frontiers on June 20-24

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The organizers have invited over 50 speakers hailing from reputable, ambitious, and disruptive blockchain companies.

Key Points: 
  • The organizers have invited over 50 speakers hailing from reputable, ambitious, and disruptive blockchain companies.
  • Synopsis Summit is supported by Theta Drop NFT marketplace by Theta Network and online streaming platforms THETA.tv by Theta Network and VeraEsports by Verasity.
  • Viewers can watch Synopsis online and participate in interactive events free of charge.
  • Synopsis stands for Full Immersion in the Digital Economy and DeFi.

Synopsis Summit: Edition 5 Opens the New Blockchain Frontiers on June 20-24

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The organizers have invited over 50 speakers hailing from reputable, ambitious, and disruptive blockchain companies.

Key Points: 
  • The organizers have invited over 50 speakers hailing from reputable, ambitious, and disruptive blockchain companies.
  • Synopsis Summit is supported by Theta Drop NFT marketplace by Theta Network and online streaming platforms THETA.tv by Theta Network and VeraEsports by Verasity.
  • Viewers can watch Synopsis online and participate in interactive events free of charge.
  • Synopsis stands for Full Immersion in the Digital Economy and DeFi.

Fantom Unveils Significant Network Upgrades to Bolster Speed and Scalability Amid Surging User Growth

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

The upgrades will supercharge the networks settlement speed and platform efficiency to ultimately generate greater decentralization and efficiency for developers building on Fantom.

Key Points: 
  • The upgrades will supercharge the networks settlement speed and platform efficiency to ultimately generate greater decentralization and efficiency for developers building on Fantom.
  • Fantom continues to cement itself among the most trusted layer-1 platforms in the space, evidenced by its sizable user growth.
  • Fantom strives to deliver the most user-friendly, seamless platform possible, and the upgrades the network has implemented will help deliver exactly that, said Fantom CEO, Michael Kong.
  • I am very pleased to see the latest upgrades to the Fantom Network, said Owen Palmer, Business Development Manager at SpookySwap .

Asia's First Decentralized NFT-Fi Platform SOLARR Raises $2M to Bring NFT Use Cases Mainstream

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Friday, May 13, 2022

HONG KONG, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLARR, a decentralized platform for liquifying NFTs headed by ex-investment banking and tech executives from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, and Opera, has raised US$2 million in seed funding.

Key Points: 
  • SOLARR aims to usher in the next generation of utility NFTs by expanding utility and unlocking value from digital assets.
  • The SOLARR ecosystem comprises a curated NFT Marketplace, SOLARR Square, with a suite of integrated services.
  • SOLARR takes the NFT Marketplace model a step further by offering users opportunities to liquidate and receive incentives through its integrated stake-to-earn model and NFT as collateral services.
  • "SOLARR is building a virtual economic infrastructure that will power the liquifying of the NFT and Metaverse ecosystem," He continued.

Opera Limited to participate at upcoming investor conferences

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

OSLO, Norway, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world's major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, announced today the appearance of company executives at upcoming investor conferences

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world's major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, announced today the appearance of company executives at upcoming investor conferences
    Opera is a global web innovator.
  • Opera's browsers, news products and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
  • Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA).
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Avast One, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Secure Browser Win Anti-Phishing Tests

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avast One Essential and Avast Free Antivirus, the award-winning online protection services from digital security and privacy leader Avast, have secured first place for the second time successively in a quarterly phishing detection comparison test* run by AV-Comparatives, an independent testing organization for antivirus (AV) products. Both products recorded a detection rate of 99%, ahead of Kaspersky (96%), Avira (95%) and Bitdefender (92%). The study also evaluated the effectiveness of phishing page detection among some of the world's leading browsers. Avast Secure Browser, a privacy-first browser with anti-phishing technology, also ranked first with a 97% block rate, a two percent increase on the previous test in January, while Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox came in second and third with block rates of 82% and 79%, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The browser extensions of the AVs were installed and enabled, and the competing browsers were tested without an antivirus program running.
  • "In this independent test, Avast proved that its antivirus and browser products provide strong protection against phishing attacks."
  • "It is also expected by our customers, so we're very pleased to have maintained our lead for both our AV products and Avast Secure Browser.
  • Avast Secure Browser 99.0, Google Chrome 99.0/100.0 (with Safe Browsing), Microsoft Edge 99.0/100.0, Mozilla Firefox 98.0, Opera 85.0.

Opera Limited files its annual report on Form 20-F

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

OSLO, Norway, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA) ("Opera"), one of the world's largest internet consumer brands with hundreds of millions of users worldwide, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 2021with theSecurities and Exchange Commission.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA) ("Opera"), one of the world's largest internet consumer brands with hundreds of millions of users worldwide, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 2021with theSecurities and Exchange Commission.
  • The annual report can be accessed on Opera's investor relations website at https://investor.opera.com/sec-filings or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov .
  • Opera will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.
  • Requests should be directed to [email protected] or by writing to:

Opera GX announces strategic partnership with ESE

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

The agreement focuses on providing advertising services in connection with the promotion of Opera GX, Operas gamer-oriented browser.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement focuses on providing advertising services in connection with the promotion of Opera GX, Operas gamer-oriented browser.
  • GameAddik will use its technology and marketing expertise to support the rapid growth of the Opera GX ecosystem to increase the number of new monthly Opera GX users.
  • Krystian Kolondra, EVP Browsers and Gaming at Opera, commented, The Opera GX gaming browser had over 14 million monthly active users across PC and mobile, as of the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • The partnership with GameAddik will serve to onboard more gamers to try and enjoy Opera GX a browser tailored to their needs.