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Opera GX becomes the world’s first browser with dynamic background music

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Opera GX, the world’s first browser designed for people who love PC gaming, is releasing a major new feature still unknown to other browsers: adaptive background music. The new functionality aims to bring an immersive sound experience known from gaming to web browsing.

Opera GX initially launched in 2019 with sound effects designed by the acclaimed composer Ruben Rincón and the Berlinist band, known for the Bafta-nominated soundtrack to Gris. The same team is responsible for the new dynamic background music in Opera GX.

We are excited to finally reveal the entire concept we’ve had in mind: We wanted to give our browser the immersive sound experience known from games, where a perfectly-composed soundtrack lets you focus more, forget about any worries and boosts your overall experience by adapting to the task at hand. I believe we have succeeded,” said Maciej Kocemba, product Director of Opera GX.

The dynamic background music in Opera GX is an ambient downtempo that boosts the users’ focus. It intensifies whenever users are actively browsing the web, clicking on links or typing, and becomes less dramatic and calmer whenever they become less active. It is aimed to disappear into the background but to also be missed once it’s gone.

The background music as well as all browser sound effects can be individually toggled on and off in the browser’s setting in the Browser sounds section.

GX Composer Award at Game Music Festival 2020

We see the initial background music as just a start and would like to provide more options to our users in the future. Just as there are fans of different game genres, people love different types of background music. That’s why we want to give more game score composers the opportunity to present their music to millions of Opera GX users around the globe,” added Maciej Kocemba.

To make this vision a reality, Opera GX has partnered with the international Game Music Festival and sponsored its annual GMF 2020 High Score Competition, where music score composers can compete for cash prizes and to have their music featured in Opera GX by winning the GX Composer 2020 title. The competition opens on Sept. 16 2020.

Twitter now built into the Opera GX sidebar

With native integration of Twitch, Discord, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Instagram in the sidebar, Opera GX makes it easy to stay on top of conversations with friends, as well as with developing online trends and streams. This set of integrated messengers has now been extended with built-in Twitter in the sidebar, a feature Opera GX adopted from the main Opera browser.

Opera GX

Opera GX launched in June 2019 during the E3 Gaming Expo in Los Angeles. The browser distinguishes itself with unique features tailored to the tastes and needs of gamers. Along with numerous color customization options, Razer Chroma support and a gaming-inspired design, it includes CPU, RAM and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry and leave more of the computer’s resources for gaming. The browser also includes a Hot Tabs Killer feature, which lets users “kill” the most resource draining tabs.

Opera GX has grown 183% year-to-date and now reaches over 4 million monthly active gamers. The browser has won two leading design awards: the Red Dot Design Award 2019 as well as the IF Design Award 2020.

 

About Opera:

Opera is a global web innovator. Opera’s browsers, news products and fintech solutions are the trusted choice of more than 380 million people worldwide. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA).

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Vindral and Sportswik Team Up to Redefine Sports Coverage Through Real-Time Streams and Fan-Centric Features

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Vindral and Sportswik have formed a collaboration to enhance next-generation sports broadcasting with ultra-low latency, superior quality, and worldwide scalability. Sportswik will utilize Vindral Live as its primary live streaming platform to provide real-time sports content to fans and partners around the globe through this collaboration.

Established by a group of Swedish technologists more than ten years ago, Vindral offers a high-performance live video and streaming platform designed for contemporary live broadcasting settings, where quality, control, innovation, and scalability are essential. Vindral Live is a proven low-latency CDN service providing sub-second delivery, precise frame synchronisation, and reliable quality on a large scale. The platform is prepared for the future, having embraced Media over QUIC, a developing internet standard for live media transmission.

Sportswik offers white label applications and media platforms that enable federations, leagues, clubs, and teams, across both grassroots and professional tiers, to create content, engage fans, and generate new revenue while maintaining control over their content and data. Sportswik drives app and media platforms such as Min Fotboll, the official application of the Swedish Football Association. Min Fotboll, with 9% of Sweden’s population registered, facilitates user-generated content for 130,000 matches each year, featuring lineups, real-time scores, photos, videos, and interactive elements such as comments and cheering. In 2025, nearly 14,000 matches were broadcast live via the Min Fotboll app, AI cameras, or professional streaming gear.

“Sports is at its best when it is shared in the moment,” says Martin Wiklund, Founder of Sportswik.

“Our platform lets families, friends, and fans follow the matches that they are passionate about. Vindral Live allows us to synchronise scores and streams in real time, at scale and without compromise. It eliminates the frustration of goal notifications arriving before the action, setting a new standard for digital sports experiences.”

By combining Sportswik’s content and fan engagement platform with Vindral’s ultra-low latency live streaming technology, the two companies create a compelling offering for viewers and sports enthusiasts globally. Fans can experience live sports with minimal delay, synchronised playback and reliable performance, even during high-traffic events.

“Sportswik is an exciting company with a clear vision for the future of sports media,” said Daniel Alinder, CEO of Vindral and RealSprint.

“They understand that latency, reliability and viewer experience are not nice-to-haves but core requirements. We are proud to support Sportswik with Vindral Live and to be part of enabling more interactive, engaging and scalable sports broadcasts.”

The partnership enhances Vindral’s status as a reliable technology ally for sports, broadcast, and live media firms pursuing unparalleled live streaming capabilities.

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For the Love of Aphrodite — Dream Play levels up the experience

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For the Love of Aphrodite — one of Dream Play’s latest releases — has received a major update, pushing the title to a sharper, more modern, and premium level. The refresh introduces upgrades across several key areas, including the interface, the pop-up system, the bonus game, and the overall audio atmosphere — all with a clear focus on a stronger user experience.

The update starts with the visual layer: the control panel and core interface have been enhanced with an elegant style design, giving the game a more high-end feel. The overall look is now more refined, polished, and built to feel smoother from the very first spin.


The pop-up system has also been expanded and reworked, now featuring Big, Mega, Epic pop-ups — adding more impact and style to key moments, while keeping the on-screen experience sleek and consistent.

A strong upgrade landed in the bonus game as well. The symbol lineup has been refreshed, with standard symbols replaced by premium and higher-paying ones, giving the feature a more valuable feel and raising the ceiling for the game’s biggest moments.

To complete the package, the soundtrack has been updated with a more energetic and driving vibe, bringing extra pace and intensity to the overall atmosphere.

Altogether, this upgrade from Dream Play highlights a modern and professional approach to iGaming development — combining premium presentation, stronger feature value, and a sharper overall experienceWant to see the update in action? Follow the link and play For the Love of Aphrodite now.

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BetConstruct AI Co-Founder Vigen Badalyan Unveils Choice Gaming and KISS AI Live Casino at Landmark Harmony Choice Event

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On the eve of the industry’s largest gathering at ICE Barcelona, BetConstruct AI officially launched the 2026 iGaming season with Harmony Choice, an exclusive event held at one of Barcelona’s most iconic venues. During the meetup, BetConstruct AI Co-founder Vigen Badalyan took center stage to deliver two industry-shaping announcements: the official launch of the next-gen studio Choice Gaming and the debut of the revolutionary KISS AI Live Casino.

Choice Gaming: The New Model of Game Ownership

The highlight of the evening was the official launch of Choice Gaming, a next-generation development studio built on the principle of operator independence. Unlike traditional models, Choice Gaming offers operators full rights, full control, and lifetime access to its titles, essentially allowing them to “own” the content they host.

The platform has seen unprecedented immediate adoption, currently live on over 1,000 websites. Mr. Badalyan revealed an aggressive roadmap for the first quarter of 2026, with Choice Gaming projected to be integrated into over 5,000 websites by the end of February.

Key Features of the Choice Gaming Ecosystem:

  • Next-Gen Flexibility: High-quality slots, instant, and crash games built with HTML5 for seamless performance across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
  • Global Reach: Content is available in 20+ languages with 24/7 technical support.
  • Promotional Power: Built-in tools including real-time leaderboards, in-game promotions, and automated free spin campaigns.
  • Exclusive Incentive: To reward early partners, BetConstruct AI announced that every 51st integrator will receive the entire Choice Gaming slot portfolio free of charge for one year.

Where Football Culture Meets the Crash: Evra Crash

Expanding on the Choice Gaming portfolio, the event featured the debut of Evra Crash, an exclusive collaboration with football legend Patrice Evra. This title bridges the gap between sports culture and casino gaming, featuring Evra as a central character to bring authority and familiarity to the experience.

Designed for the modern, social player, Evra Crash features multiplayer-by-design mechanics where all players enter the same round simultaneously, creating a shared, networked environment. The title is fully optimized for both mobile users and land-based solutions, ensuring continuity of experience regardless of where the player connects.

Revolutionizing the Dealer Experience: KISS AI Live Casino

The event also marked the world debut of KISS AI Live Casino, the industry’s first AI-first live casino software. Moving away from static studios, KISS AI allows operators to adapt the table, the dealer, and the visual environment in real time.

What Makes KISS AI Different:

  • Intelligent Adaptation: The system allows operators to define and adjust dealer appearance, ethnicity, clothing, and background environments instantly to suit specific brand identities or regional markets.
  • AI-Governed Dealers: Advanced AI governs dealer interaction, ensuring a consistent and personalized live presence without the logistical constraints of traditional physical studios.
  • Initial Lineup: The suite launches with six distinct AI-powered experiences: KISS Roulette AI Alisa, Charlie, Defne, Maria, Rose, and Seo-Yan.

To accelerate global adoption, any partner that integrates the platform by February 25 will receive the KISS AI Live Casino free for one year.

Seamless Integration via Open API

Ensuring that partners can scale at the speed of the market, Open API integration became available on Choice Gaming as of January 19. The new system features streamlined online contract sign-offs, allowing for instant deployment and minimal technical friction.

“At Choice Gaming, we aren’t just building games; we are building a foundation of transparency and shared success,” said Vigen Badalyan. “By merging human creativity with advanced AI, we are giving operators the tools to truly own their future.”

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