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Opera Neon lets AI clients act directly in browser
DevOps

Opera Neon lets AI clients act directly in browser

External AI tools can now control live tabs, forms and searches inside Opera Neon, reducing copy-paste friction for users and developers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky
Unified Communications

Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky

The Mariinsky Theatre unveiled Mandragora, the world's first opera created with artificial intelligence, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Opera launches DeviceTest.ai to assess AI readiness on PCs & Macs
Data Privacy

Opera launches DeviceTest.ai to assess AI readiness on PCs & Macs

Opera launches DeviceTest.ai to determine if users' PCs and Macs can handle on-device AI, marking a shift towards decentralised AI processing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Opera launches Arm-optimised browser for Snapdragon-powered PCs
Windows

Opera launches Arm-optimised browser for Snapdragon-powered PCs

Opera releases an Arm-Optimised version of its browser, promising over double the speed for Snapdragon-based Windows systems, just in time for new product launches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Opera integrates 150 local AI language models in developer stream
Data Privacy

Opera integrates 150 local AI language models in developer stream

Opera becomes first major browser developer to introduce experimental support for local Large Language Model (LLM) variants, enhancing data privacy and offering offline use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features
Artificial Intelligence

Opera boosts AI-centric 'Opera One' browser with superior features

Opera enhances its AI-centric browser, Opera One, prepping for a complete revamp of the online user experience with added features and a commitment to green tech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Opera to launch green AI cluster in Iceland by 2024
Generative AI

Opera to launch green AI cluster in Iceland by 2024

Nordic firm Opera announces plans for an AI data cluster in Kevalík, Iceland, powered entirely by green energy, aiming to propel forward its AI-driven browser technology.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser
Browsers

Guardio Labs exposes critical vulnerability in Opera browser

Guardio Labs uncovers a significant zero-day vulnerability in Opera's browser, threatening its 350 million active users; Opera's 'My-Flow' feature enables act of exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026
Google

DNSRF forecasts surge in blockchain domain registrations by 2026

A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12
Browsers

Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12

Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2012
Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'
Browsers

Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'

Opera 11.60 debuts, promising a sleek alternative to boring default browsers, with a cheeky nod to Justin Bieber.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2011
Safari and Chrome make gains in browser wars
Microsoft

Safari and Chrome make gains in browser wars

Amid the browser battles, Safari and Chrome surge as IE and Firefox lose ground, despite their latest updates.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2011
New Norton 360 beta ready to download
Symantec

New Norton 360 beta ready to download

Symantec has launched the public beta of Norton 360 version 5.0, featuring identity protection, automatic backup, and PC tuneup, for free download.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2010

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