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Browser vendors pen open letter to Microsoft saying "enough is enough"

Usama Jawad — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:38:01 +0000

A coalition of browser makers says Microsoft has crossed a line, and its latest public challenge could spark change. Read more...

Opera now lets you boost tab volume by 500%

Taras Buria — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:01 +0000

The latest Opera update is here for those tired of quiet video and audio in their tabs, plus a few more. Read more...

Browser Choice Alliance slams Microsoft for latest shady Edge tactic

Usama Jawad — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:50:01 +0000

A browser coalition, involving Google, blasts Microsoft's Edge push, warning Windows 11 tests quietly nudge users back to Edge and undermine real choice. Read more...

Opera Neon now lets external AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude control your browser

Paul Hill — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:14:01 +0000

Opera is turning the browser into an agentic hub by letting third-party AI tools act on your behalf. Here is how the new MCP Connector works and what it means for your privacy. Read more...

Opera GX, the browser for gamers, has finally landed on Linux

David Uzondu — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:16:01 +0000

After years of user requests, Opera has finally decided to bless Linux users with its neon-accented, RGB-lit, cyberpunk-styled, gamer-focused browser, Opera GX. Read more...

Opera 129 arrives on the stable channel based on Chromium 145 with Gemini integration

Paul Hill — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:04:01 +0000

Opera 129 has landed with a focus on stability and UI refinements. From split-screen enhancements to critical security patches, here is what is new. Read more...

Microsoft under fire for allegedly pushing OEMs to exclusively bundle Edge in Windows PCs

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:49:19 +0000

Microsoft is in hot water again as regulators check if its Jumpstart program nudges PC makers to favor Edge over other browsers. Read more...

Opera GX is finally making its to way to Linux

David Uzondu — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:02:01 +0000

Opera GX, the so-called browser for gamers, has been confirmed by Opera to be coming to Linux, marking another Windows/macOS exclusive that's making its way to the platform. Read more...

Opera One R3 is out with improved tab groups, split view, and reworked beta program

Taras Buria — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:01 +0000

Opera's first big update for its main browser, Opera One, is here with improvements for tab groups, split view, and a new way to test preview features. Read more...

Opera's agentic AI browser Neon is now publicly available

Taras Buria — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:01 +0000

Opera's first agentic browser, Opera Neon, is now available to everyone. No waitlist required anymore. Read more...

Opera brings Gemini-powered AI features to its browser fleet

Taras Buria — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:56:01 +0000

Opera announced a big AI update for its browser fleet, bringing Gemini-powered features to Opera One, Opera GX, and Opera Neon. Read more...

Opera gets a new theme that music lovers will probably love

Paul Hill — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:12:01 +0000

Opera has a new theme that responds to the music you play on Spotify. This is the first Dynamic Theme in Opera to do this. Read more...

Microsoft 'bribes' people to use Edge, claims coalition involving Google Chrome and Opera

Usama Jawad — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:30:02 +0000

The Browser Choice Alliance has accused Microsoft of bribing people to use Edge in a bid to increase its market share. Read more...

Google Chrome continues crushing other browsers, reaches new all-time high

Taras Buria — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:40:02 +0000

Statcounter's latest report shows Google Chrome reaching a new all-time high market share, while other browsers crumble. Read more...

Opera rolls out Neon, its first AI-powered agentic browser

Taras Buria — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:04:02 +0000

Opera's first AI-powered browser, Opera Neon, is now rolling out to users, offering them an interesting take on artificial intelligence in modern browsers. Read more...

Opera for iOS gets advanced tab management system

Taras Buria — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:01 +0000

Opera is making it easier for iOS users to work with tabs on their devices, thanks to a brand-new tab management system. Read more...

Chrome increases its overwhelming market share, now over 70%

Taras Buria — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:10:01 +0000

No matter how hard other browsers try, people stubbornly do not want to leave Chrome, and its market share is now above 70%. Read more...

Chrome's market share reaches 70%, Edge drops

Taras Buria — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:28:01 +0000

The most popular browser in the world is solidifying its position, while competitors have a hard time catching up. Read more...

Opera's new themes signal a big shift in browser strategy

Paul Hill — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:06:01 +0000

Opera has announced several new themes for the Opera One browser, responding directly to its users' feedback. Read more...

Opera files complaint against Microsoft for manipulating customers into using Edge

Usama Jawad — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:58:01 +0000

Opera has filed a complaint against Microsoft Edge, claiming that the Redmond firm uses deceptive tactics to get customers to use its browser. Read more...

Opera 120 arrives with a built-in translator and enhanced split screen

Paul Hill — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:58:01 +0000

Opera 120 is now available to download with a built-in translator and an enhanced split screen mode. Read more...

Opera for Android 90 has a smarter Aria AI and more engaging bookmark folders

Paul Hill — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:10:01 +0000

Opera for Android 90 is now available with improvements to Aria AI and bookmark folders that can now have their own emoji. Read more...

Opera Pro VPN gets a new protocol, more locations, and faster speeds

Taras Buria — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:00:01 +0000

Opera is launching a new version of Pro VPN, offering customers faster speeds, a new protocol, more locations, and other upgrades. Read more...

Opera Neon is the company's first 'AI agentic' browser

Taras Buria — Wed, 28 May 2025 08:13:53 +0000

Opera is announcing a new browser today. Dubbed Neon, it is the company's first "AI agentic browser," designed to rethink the browser's role. Read more...

Opera GX gets split view, tab islands, and more new features

Taras Buria — Thu, 15 May 2025 15:24:02 +0000

Opera's gaming-focused browser has received a new drop of features, including split view, tab islands, and more. Read more...

Opera 89 for Android comes with loads of tab improvements

Paul Hill — Tue, 06 May 2025 10:36:02 +0000

Opera 89 for Android has just been released bringing loads of updates to the tabs experience. Read on to see what's new. Read more...

Microsoft Edge is not going anywhere with its market share

Taras Buria — Thu, 01 May 2025 10:36:01 +0000

Competing with Chrome is very hard, and even Microsoft is struggling to make a dent in Chrome's market share. Read more...

I attended Opera's Browser Days in Lisbon. Maybe AI isn't such a bad thing after all!

Robbie Khan — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:01 +0000

Opera showcased its latest innovations in the browser space, along with a live demo of its agentic AI called Operator. I also compare the new features one-to-one against my browser of choice, Firefox. Read more...

Aria AI is now available in Opera Mini on Android

Taras Buria — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:01 +0000

Opera is making its in-browser AI assistant Aria more accessible by bringing it to Opera Mini on Android. Read more...

Opera for Android version 88 gets Aria overhaul and a new icon

Paul Hill — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:46:01 +0000

Opera for Android version 88 has been released today with an overhaul to the Aria AI to make it easier to begin using. There's also a new custom home screen app icon. Read more...

Opera gets AI-powered tab commands, new writing tools, and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:01 +0000

Today is a big day for Opera users. The browser is getting a major AI-powered feature that is especially useful for tab hoarders. Read more...

Google not letting YouTube videos play with Opera, Firefox adblockers. Chrome is slow.

Sayan Sen — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:28:01 +0000

Google's anti-adblocking banner on YouTube which prevents videos from playing is back. Opera, OperaGX, and Firefox may be affected. It could also be making Chrome slow. Read more...

Opera ends support for devices running iOS 14 or below

Paul Hill — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:16:01 +0000

Opera has told people still running iOS 14 to get a move on and upgrade their operating system as it's discontinuing support for that and older iOS versions. Read more...

Opera introduces AI Browser Operator that gets things done for you within the browser

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:24:01 +0000

Popular browser company, Opera, has introduced its AI agent called Browser Operator which works within the browser and helps get things done on your behalf. Read more...

Microsoft Edge reaches new all-time high desktop market share

Taras Buria — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:24:02 +0000

According to the latest findings, Microsoft Edge has reached a new all-time high desktop market share. However, Chrome is still light years away. Read more...

Opera One gets updated sidebar with Discord, Slack, and Bluesky integration

Taras Buria — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:01 +0000

Opera is updating its main browser, Opera One, with a couple of new sidebar integrations. These will allow users to access more popular services with fewer tabs and clicks. Read more...

Opera launches a new browser that can help you remain calm and focused while browsing

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:14:01 +0000

Opera has launched a new web browser that aims to offer an “stress-free” browsing experience, with features such as breathing exercises, relaxing sounds, and more. Read more...

End of Firefox? Google joined by Linux, Microsoft and more to make Chrome, Edge better

Sayan Sen — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:48:01 +0000

Microsoft, Google, Linux, Meta, and more are coming together today to form a new "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers" group. Read more...

Statcounter: Microsoft Edge has 13.21%, Chrome is getting even more popular

Taras Buria — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:34:02 +0000

In December 2024, Chrome became even harder to catch up with, leaving all the other desktop browsers way behind. Read more...

Microsoft Edge desktop market share dips below 13%

Taras Buria — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:12:01 +0000

Challenging Chrome in the desktop browser market is tough, and Statcounter's latest data proves that even mastodonts like Microsoft are struggling. Read more...