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Opera launches Opera One R2 – the Best Opera Browser yet

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OSLO, Norway, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], the Norwegian browser company, is releasing Opera One R2, the new major version of its AI-powered browser. Building upon the modular design and integrated AI capabilities of Opera One, which was released in 2023, the new Opera One R2 introduces a host of new features and enhancements, making it the most powerful and best-looking Opera browser to date.

 

Opera One R2 features Opera’s latest AI innovations. It also introduces dynamic themes that allow users to personalize their browsing experience with a static or animated interface, sound effects, and music.

With this release Opera is also introducing Split Screen and Tab Traces for enhanced tab management. With Split Screen, users can work in two tabs simultaneously, while tab traces provide visual cues of the most recently visited tabs. Additionally, the detachable music & video controls allow users to move their Music Player and Video Popout window around the screen for convenient access.

“The browser of the future will be vastly different from the one we use today. Opera One R2 is our first step towards the future of browsing,” said Joanna Czajka, product director at Opera, who leads Opera One R2. “As the ultimate browser nerds, we’re happy to be shipping our best-looking browser with the most comprehensive AI features today.”

Latest AI features in Opera One R2

With this release, Opera is gathering the best AI Features that have been tested throughout the year in the Developer stream of the browser, and bringing them to Opera One R2.

Opera One R2 users can benefit from a more powerful Command Line interface that takes Aria’s capabilities out of the chat box – making them easier to get to. When users open the Command Line – by pressing Ctrl+/ or Cmd+/ – they can then press the Tab key to enter the Page Context mode. This mode allows them to utilize Aria to help them summarize a webpage’s topic, analyze an article, or even help them compare products when shopping online.

Other AI features in Opera One R2 include Image Generation and Image Understanding. These features – as their names suggest – provide Aria with the capability to generate images as well as understand them. Users can prompt Aria to generate images from the Command Line or the sidebar chat.

Additionally, users can upload pictures in the sidebar chat where Aria can explain what’s in the image. These two features can even be used jointly – Aria can generate things based on the images that users upload. For example, they can upload a sketch of a landscape and ask Aria to create a realistic version of it. Opera has also made Aria available to users without the need to log in.

Dynamic themes and glass UI

Opera One R2 comes with a set of innovative, dynamic, Scandinavian-inspired themes. Powered by shader-technology, and created on the user’s machine, these themes go beyond simple color changes or background images, offering a complete transformation of the browser’s look and feel. Users can enjoy live-generated animations or static backgrounds, customized UI colors, and even browser sounds and music. The Midsommar theme, for example, features background music, and more immersive themes are planned for future releases. The Opera UI is undergoing a transformation through the new frosty glass UI design available in the Midsommar theme. This adds another layer of customization, allowing the UI to blend seamlessly with the background of this theme.

There are three themes being released with Opera One R2: the Classic theme, the Midsommar theme, and the Aurora theme. They all come with a multi-dimensional color picker, which allows users to experiment with countless combinations to find the perfect look for their browsers. They can even adjust the intensity of the live-generated animations.

Opera continues to innovate with tabs

Back in the year 2000 Opera introduced tabs to a browser for the first time, and last year the company released the Tab Islands feature – which helps users group tabs intuitively. Now, Opera One R2 is releasing two new features that improve the way users interact with their tabs: Split Screen and Tab Traces. The former allows users to join two tabs and divide their screen into halves to have them open at the same time. The latter gives users subtle visual cues about their five most recently visited tabs – they leave traces. Tab traces are available to users with more than thirty tabs open.

Detachable music & video player controls highlight Modular Design

Opera One R2 comes with new ways of controlling music & videos: the redesigned Music Player can now be detached and moved around the screen, without interrupting a user’s browsing.

The detachable video player also works with video calls, making it even better for those constantly in calls. And for those listening to music before joining a Google Meet, the music automatically fades out and pauses for the duration of the call, resuming after.

Continued native ad blocker support

Opera’s ad blocker has been built right into the browser since 2016, allowing users to browse uninterrupted and keeping intrusive ads at bay. It doesn’t require any additional installation and can be customized according to the user’s preferences. Using the ad blocker makes the browser cleaner, safer, and more private – as well as snappier, since web pages load up to 90% faster. In addition to that, Opera R2 will continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions, allowing users to continue using ad blocking and privacy-enhancing extensions just like before.

Download Opera One R2 and experience the future of browsing  

Opera One R2 brings together Opera’s innovation efforts within the world of AI and tab management, with a revamped look. This represents a further step towards the future of browsers. Users can now experience the best browser Opera has created to date. It’s available for free and can be downloaded here.

About Opera

Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across all devices. Hundreds of millions use Opera web browsers for their unique and secure features on mobile phones and desktop computers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is a public company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol OPRA. Download the Opera web browsers and other Opera products from opera.com. Learn more about Opera at investor.opera.com.

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Balam and Transfera Unveil the World’s First Remittance-as-a-Service Platform

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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Balam, a pioneer in stablecoin-backed remittance infrastructure, and Transfera, a Lana Group Inc. company known for its co-branded debit cards with brands like Chivas del Guadalajara, have joined forces to launch the world’s first Remittance-as-a-Service platform. This cutting-edge solution is designed to transform how US immigrants send remittances, starting with Mexico and Colombia, and is projected to expand to more than 10 countries by the end of the year.

With this collaboration, Balam provides the robust infrastructure and seamless API integration, enabling institutions like Transfera to offer remittance services that are 10X faster and 80% cheaper than traditional methods. The partnership marks a significant leap in cross-border payment solutions, paving the way for more accessible, cost-effective financial services for US immigrants.

“Finding a fast, affordable remittance solution has been a long-standing challenge for our customers,” said Antonio Regojo, CEO of Transfera and Lana Group. “Partnering with Balam Pay allows us to deliver a cutting-edge solution that meets the demand for faster, more affordable cross-border payments, while leveraging Balam’s expertise and innovation.”

“Our platform addresses the long-standing inefficiencies in cross-border payments,” said José Alberto, CEO of Balam Pay. “By reducing both the time and cost associated with remittances, we’re not just keeping pace with demand—we’re setting a new standard for the industry.”

By year’s end, Transfera and Balam will expand their services to key markets across Latin America, including El Salvador and Guatemala, marking a major milestone in transforming the financial landscape for immigrants across the Americas.

Visit our website today to experience the future of Remittances-as-a-Service: https://www.transferapay.com

Disclaimer: Balam and its affiliates are technology companies, not financial entities. Balam does not issue Stablecoins or any other digital currencies or securities, nor holds customer funds or perform money transmission. Balam offers a technology platform that allows businesses to access services provided by regulated entities. Financial services are provided by our Financial Partners, who possess the necessary licenses.

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Industrial Cybersecurity Market worth $135.11 billion by 2029 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global industrial cybersecurity market was estimated to be valued at USD 84.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 135.11 billion by 2029; it is expected to register a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. Increasing focus on integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI in security solutions, the growing shift towards smart manufacturing, increasing risk of cyberattacks, the rising need to protect critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats, and stringent regulatory compliance in various sectors are the major factors driving the overall market growth.

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Market Revenue in 2024

$ 84.54 billion

Estimated Value by 2029

$ 135.11 billion

Growth Rate

Poised to grow at a CAGR of 9.8%

Market Size Available for

2020–2029

Forecast Period

2024–2029

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Value (USD Million/Billion)

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Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends

Segments Covered

By Offering, Security Type, End-user Industry, deployment type, and Region.

Geographies Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World

Key Market Challenge

Integrating cybersecurity solutions with existing industrial processes

Key Market Opportunities

Increasing demand for automation solutions meeting safety standards

Key Market Drivers

Deployment of AI/Gen AI models in industrial setups

By Security Type, Network security segment to account for the largest market share in 2029.

It is anticipated that network security will dominate the market for industrial cybersecurity throughout the forecast period since it serves as the grounding for protecting linked systems from external threats. When AI and IoT are introduced into enterprises, their networks are threatened by intrusions, which underlines the need to manage data flow between devices and systems. As industrial networks become increasingly complex, companies focus on enhancing network security to safeguard their operations, maintain information integrity, and ensure organizational resilience when facing new and growing threat risks.

By Deployment Type, the Cloud segment is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR between 2024 and 2029.

In the industrial cybersecurity market by deployment type, the cloud segment is expected to have the highest CAGR as more firms achieve cloud adoption for their solutions than on-premises due to factors such as flexibility and cost of acquiring infrastructure. While organizations implement digital strategies and distributed work, cloud security remains an important issue. One of the major reasons that cloud security is rapidly growing is that more important data and critical operations have started storing in the cloud services.

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North America to dominate the market from 2024 to 2029.

North America is anticipated to have the largest share in the industrial cybersecurity industry because of its early adaptation of modern technologies as well as its strong industrial environment. The presence of major industrial cybersecurity players coupled with legal frameworks that put pressure on firms to adopt enhanced security measures are driving the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing trend of cyber threats towards critical infrastructure, such as energy and manufacturing sectors is forcing organizations in North America to embrace more advanced and superior cybersecurity solutions, making the region a leader in the market.

Key Players-

The key companies offering industrial cybersecurity companies include Microsoft (US), IBM (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), ABB (Switzerland), Siemens (Germany), Schneider Electric (France), Rockwell Automation (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Fortinet, Inc. (US), and Musarubra US LLC (Trellix) (US).

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EduMed.org celebrates Medical Assistants Recognition Week with online guides for aspiring MAs

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New resources highlight pathways to becoming a medical assistant, top programs for 2025 and the importance of empathy in patient care.

RENO, Nev., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In honor of Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek), EduMed.org has released a collection of new and updated guides to support students pursuing careers as medical assistants. The guides include a step-by-step process on how to become a medical assistant, a collection of key resources for medical assisting students, the best online and hybrid medical assistant programs for 2025, and a new piece on why empathy is a critical skill for medical assistants.

“Medical assistants are essential to today’s healthcare system. Their ability to balance patient care with administrative responsibilities makes them invaluable in hospitals, clinics and physician offices across the country.”

Medical assistants are the backbone of many healthcare facilities, performing both administrative and clinical tasks to ensure that patient care runs smoothly. As the demand for healthcare services increases, medical assistants play a crucial role in supporting physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

“Medical assistants are essential to today’s healthcare system,” said Wes Ricketts, founder of EduMed.org. “Their ability to balance patient care with administrative responsibilities makes them invaluable in hospitals, clinics and physician offices across the country.”

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the medical assisting profession has seen tremendous growth, with myriad opportunities for those interested in joining the field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical assistants is expected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is driven by an aging population, increasing demand for healthcare services and the expansion of outpatient care facilities.

“The medical assisting profession is expanding rapidly, with job openings projected to increase significantly over the next decade,” added Ricketts. “Students considering this career path should find both stability and a strong sense of purpose in supporting patients and healthcare teams alike.”

EduMed.org’s updated resources guide prospective medical assistants through every step of their journey, from choosing the right educational program to understanding the importance of soft skills like empathy, which play a vital role in patient interactions and overall healthcare outcomes.

You can read EduMed’s resources at the following locations:

How to become a certified medical assistant – https://www.edumed.org/how-to-become/certified-medical-assistant/Online resources for medical assisting students – https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/medical-assistant-programs/student-resources/Empathy & patient care for medical assistants – https://www.edumed.org/blog/empathy-in-patient-care-as-a-medical-assistant/The best online medical assistant programs for 2025 – https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/medical-assistant-programs/

About EduMed.org

EduMed.org set out in 2018 to support higher education in nursing and allied health. Our free resource materials and expert-driven guidebooks help students find scholarships, financial aid and top degree programs in nursing, healthcare administration, public health, and dozens of other key medical and health disciplines. Since the site’s official launch in 2019, EduMed has been featured by more than 100 premier colleges and universities across the U.S.

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