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2026
Opera introduces WebAI standard
Opera introduced WebAI, a web standard intended to let users run AI models locally in a browser without relying on cloud services.
2026
Opera introduces WebAI preview
Opera introduced WebAI, a web standard for running AI models locally in browsers, and made the new features available as an early preview in its Opera One browser.
2021
Opera and Butter partner to offer a BNPL extension in the UK
Opera announced a collaboration with Butter to make Butter’s buy-now-pay-later extension available to shoppers using Opera’s PC browser in the UK.
2021
Corsair and Opera integrate RGB lighting with Opera GX
Corsair and Opera teamed up to integrate Corsair's iCUE system with the Opera GX browser, allowing browser activity to trigger RGB lighting effects on Corsair devices.
2021
Opera launches Hype Clubs
Opera launched Hype Clubs, public, interest-based group chats in its Hype chat service built into the Opera Mini browser. The Clubs were available on mobile.
2021
Opera launches Hype chat service in Kenya
Opera launched Hype, a chat service built into the Opera Mini mobile browser, in Kenya as a pilot market.
2021
Opera announces Dify cashback and wallet services
Opera announced the launch of Dify, combining in-browser ecommerce cashback and payments functionality with a wallet app. The services were offered in Spain in beta, with more European markets to follow.
2021
Opera acquires YoYo Games
Opera announced that it had acquired YoYo Games, the company behind GameMaker.
2021
Opera announces acquisition of YoYo Games
Opera announced its acquisition of YoYo Games, creator of the GameMaker game engine, for approximately $10 million. The acquisition is intended to form the basis for Opera Gaming, a new division focused on gaming.
2020
Outbrain and Opera announce global advertising partnership
Outbrain announced a partnership with Opera giving marketers access to inventory across Opera's ad network through Outbrain's Amplify advertising platform. The announcement said the inventory reached 285 million users worldwide.
2020
Opera partners with Google My Business in Nigeria
Opera entered a partnership with Google My Business to make it easier for SMEs to onboard to Google Search and Maps.
2020
Opera launches Opera for Business
Opera launched Opera for Business, a platform connecting businesses with customers through Opera's services and Google My Business, with digital marketing and advertising services.
2020
AirtelTigo and Opera partner to offer free browsing and data in Ghana
AirtelTigo announced a partnership with Opera to provide AirtelTigo customers with free daily data for browsing Opera Mini and the Opera News App for three months.
2020
Class action lawsuit over Opera IPO documents
A class action lawsuit accused Opera Limited of making materially false and misleading statements in IPO offering documents, including about its business, operations and compliance policies. These are allegations in the complaint, not findings established in the article.
2020
Opera agrees to take over Pocopay
Opera entered into an agreement to take over Pocopay, a sister company of Pocosys that provides financial services in the European Union.
2020
Opera completed its acquisition of PocoSys
Opera completed its acquisition of Estonian startup PocoSys on January 17. The source says the deal was intended to support collaboration and integration between Opera's browser and fintech businesses.
2019
Opera releases Opera 65 desktop browser update
Opera Software released Opera 65, a desktop-browser update with changes to Tracker Blocker, the address bar, bookmarks, and browsing history layout.
2019
Opera announces Opera News Hub
Opera announced Opera News Hub, an online media platform for authors and bloggers to create and distribute content to Opera users.