Jon von Tetzchner climbs a mountain.

The challenges facing ethical tech companies

September 4, 2020

In a world where tech products are our lifeline to the world, what challenges face those who build them? Jon von Tetzchner, Vivaldi browser co-founder and CEO, talks to Whereby co-founder Ingrid Odegaard about privacy, Norwegian work culture, and designing products for the community.

Replace Internet Explorer 11 with Vivaldi browser - logos of the two browsers.

Looking to replace Internet Explorer 11? Go for the best browser there is

August 26, 2020

Microsoft is finally phasing out Internet Explorer. Good time, then, to replace Internet Explorer 11 with the best web browser there is. Let’s take a look.

Building symbol of Mojeek search engine.

Mojeek: Search results independent of Google, Microsoft, and Yandex

August 19, 2020

Most search engines retrieve their results from Google or Bing. UK-based Mojeek is building a search engine from the ground up – with an independent search index and algorithm. We talk to new CEO Colin Hayhurst.

Screenshot of Vivaldi browser on Android both in Landscape showing improved tab management and Portrait mode showing custom blocker lists.

Vivaldi on Android enhances integrated Tracker and Ad Blocker, moves more functionality to bottom of UI

August 12, 2020

Manage custom blocking lists in Vivaldi on Android’s integrated Tracker and Ad Blocker, view buttons and switch between different types of tabs from the bottom of the user interface – in the new version Vivaldi 3.2.

Picture in picture video controls in use

How to use Picture in Picture mode to pop out videos

August 7, 2020

Picture in Picture, also known as PIP or Pop-out Video, is a web browser feature that lets you “pop out” videos in a floating window. Here’s how to use it.

Pop-out video mute/unmute button in Vivaldi browser.

The Vivaldi browser adds a mute button to Pop-out Video on desktop

August 5, 2020

The new version Vivaldi 3.2 on desktop and notebooks offers a more complete Pop-out Video (Picture-in-Picture) with a mute button and includes overall improvements.

Vivaldi browser open-source code

Vivaldi browser and open-source

July 30, 2020

People who are involved in the open-source community often ask us why Vivaldi browser isn’t available under a unified open-source license. Here we explain why.

Photo showing the mountain Þorbjörn in Iceland

The Vivaldi Webmail supports CalDAV & CardDAV

July 14, 2020

Syncing your calendar and contacts to your mobile phones and other desktop calendars become more user-friendly in the Vivaldi Webmail. Find out more.

Tree nursery in Brazil.

Lessons in social entrepreneurship from Vivaldi browser’s friends at Ecosia

June 25, 2020

Most funders won’t invest in a business if it plans to give away 80% of the money to plant trees. In spite of this, Christian Kroll, founder of our search partner Ecosia, managed to build a successful company. Here’s how.

Note-taking apps and tools.

Best note taking apps: What to look for before you start

June 18, 2020

We know a thing or two about note taking. That’s because we built the first powerful note taking tool inside a browser. Here we share our best note taking tips.

Vivaldi introduces a full-page Notes Manager and configurable menus to its browser for computers

June 11, 2020

Vivaldi 3.1 arrives with powerful viewing and editing options in the new Notes Manager. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, it also sports configurable menus and is faster on startup.