Opera Wants You To Pay $19.90 a Month for Its New AI Browser

There's an 85-second ad (starring a humanoid robot) that argues 'Technology promised to save us time. Instead it stole our focus. Opera Neon gives you both back.'

Or, as BleepingComputer describes it, Opera Neon 'is a new browser that puts AI in control of your tabs and browsing activities, but it'll cost $19.90 per month.'

It'll do tasks for you, open websites for you, manage tabs for you, and listen to you. The idea behind these agentic browsers is to put AI in control. 'Neon acts at your command, opening tabs, conducting research, finding the best prices, assessing security, whatever you need. It delivers outcomes you can use, share, and build on,' Opera noted...

As spotted on X, Opera Neon, the premium AI browser for Windows & macOS, costs $59.90 for nine months. Opera neon invite. This is an early bird offer, but when the offer expires, Opera Neon will cost $19.90 per month.

The browser's web page says Opera Neon 'can handle everyday tasks for you, like filling in forms, placing orders, replying to emails, or tidying up files. Reusable cards turn repeated chores into single-step tasks, letting you focus on the work that matters most to you.'

Opera describes itself as 'the company that gave you tabs...'

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