Opera ramps up video multitasking for computers
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Opera has updated its software for computers, revamping the video pop out feature to enable users to continue watching while working, playing or doing research — in the browser or any other program.
The “picture in picture” feature now lets users pop out video from even more websites, including Vimeo, and play/pause with a single click. There is also an option to disable the feature, for those who do not need it.
Users can simply go to a favorite video page, such as YouTube, and run a video. They will see an icon in the middle of the top border of the video. By clicking on it, they can pop out the video and continue watching it even while using other programs on their computer.
Opera took a deeper look into how people multitask while watching with the video pop out feature in different geographies. The results of this research show the geography of online video preferences around the globe.
Results are based on aggregated data coming from users of Opera 38 for computers. Data on the individual level or about video content is not collected.
The top-10 countries for video pop out usage span four different continents, clearly showing that the online video boom is a global phenomenon. It’s also interesting to see that people in some countries – such as Italy, UK and Germany – multitask with video more on weekends, while others, such as China, spend more time watching pop out videos during working days.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific websites now support the updated video pop-out feature?
Which specific websites now support the updated video pop-out feature?
The updated feature works with a wider range of websites, including Vimeo. Users can also pop out videos from popular sites like YouTube by clicking an icon on the video's top border.
Q.What kind of data was collected to understand video multitasking preferences?
What kind of data was collected to understand video multitasking preferences?
Research into video multitasking preferences was based on aggregated data from users of Opera 38 for computers. No data was collected on individual users or specific video content.
Q.Which countries show a preference for multitasking with video during weekdays, and which prefer weekends?
Which countries show a preference for multitasking with video during weekdays, and which prefer weekends?
Users in countries like China tend to multitask with pop-out videos more during working days. Conversely, people in countries such as Italy, the UK, and Germany show increased video multitasking on weekends.
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