Opera has officially launched Neon, its first agentic AI web browser, now rolling out to select users on the waiting list for $19.90 per month. The browser joins a growing field of AI-centric browsing tools alongside Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia, marking Opera’s ambitious entry into autonomous web navigation and task completion.
What you should know: Neon transforms web browsing into an AI-assisted experience with automated task completion capabilities.
- The browser opens with a chatbot window and features “Neon Do,” which can execute complex tasks like shopping, booking, information gathering, or even job applications based on simple prompts.
- Users can watch the AI agent work in real-time and take control if needed when the assistant adapts to changes during task execution.
- A “Cards” feature enables users to create reusable task templates for repeated actions, with community-shared options like “Weekly Dinner Planning” that can plan meals, generate grocery lists, and identify pantry overlaps.
How it works: The browser combines traditional browsing with advanced AI automation through multiple specialized tools.
- Neon Do can handle research tasks by automatically opening relevant sources into organized tab groups—for example, searching “NASA flyby missions” results in five curated web pages grouped for easy review.
- “Neon Make” automatically builds and deploys AI agents for more complex operations, while preserving Opera’s traditional features like bookmarking, VPN integration, and other browser essentials.
- The platform operates on a subscription model rather than the typical free browser approach, positioning it as a premium productivity tool.
The big picture: Opera is reviving the Neon brand name from a 2017 concept browser that never reached full release, but this time with AI as the central focus rather than just interface innovation.
Access and availability: Users must join a waiting list to gain access, with Opera gradually adding more people from the queue rather than opening to all users immediately.
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