After months of rigorous testing, Opera has officially released its AI-integrated browser Neon to the public with a subscription price tag of $19.90 monthly. This launch marks Opera’s strategic entry into the growing field of AI-enhanced browsing experiences that aim to revolutionize how users interact with web content.
What Sets Opera Neon Apart in the AI Browser Landscape
Unveiled initially in May and available to select users since October, Neon joins the ranks of specialized AI browsers like Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s Atlas, and The Browser Company’s Dia. What distinguishes Neon is its deeply integrated AI assistant that leverages contextual awareness of your browsing activity to deliver more personalized responses and assistance.
The browser’s standout feature is its ability to reference your browsing history as context for queries. For instance, users can ask the AI to retrieve specific details from a YouTube video watched days earlier or reference information from recently read articles without needing to remember exact locations or search terms. This contextual awareness creates a more intuitive research experience that builds upon your existing knowledge gathering.
Core AI Features and Functionality
Neon’s functionality extends beyond simple chatbot capabilities with several innovative features:
- Contextual memory that references your browsing history for more relevant responses
- Custom