Opera Ltd. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Opera GX, the gaming browser, has launched a major update to its AI assistant, Aria. This upgrade introduces new features such as image generation using Google's Imagen2, enabling users to create up to 30 unique images daily from text prompts. Additionally, Aria now offers voice output through Google's WaveNet, providing audio responses beneficial for multitasking or accessibility needs.

Aria's capabilities have further expanded to include image understanding, allowing users to upload images and receive detailed contextual information. The chat experience has been enhanced with 'Chat Summary,' summarizing entire conversations, and 'Links to Sources,' giving users contextual links regarding their inquiries.

The update also reworks the Aria Command Line, making it easier to activate via 'ctrl + /' or 'cmd + /' for a smoother user experience. These enhancements aim to provide the gaming community with a more robust and accessible AI assistant, available now for all Opera GX users.

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.40 per American Depositary Share (ADS).

The dividend will be paid to shareholders on record as of July 2, 2024, with distributions expected around July 15, 2024. The total dividend amount is approximately $35.4 million, with $27.6 million as cash expense and $7.8 million offset against receivables from Kunlun Tech

This dividend is part of Opera's recurring dividend program.

Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has announced a new feature allowing users to decorate their browser tabs with emojis. This feature, called Tab Emojis, enables users to add emojis to each tab, facilitating better organization and customization of their browsing experience. Users can choose from over a thousand different emojis or select from five pre-selected ones by hovering over a tab. This feature aims to make tabs visually recognizable and help users prioritize important tabs. Opera has a history with emojis, having previously enabled emoji-based web addresses.

Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is set to enhance its flagship browsers, Opera One and Opera GX, with on-device AI capabilities. Initially introduced in April 2024, Opera was the first to support local Large Language Models (LLMs) within a browser. This feature is now moving from early access to full integration across Windows, MacOS, and Linux platforms. Opera's AI will support over 2000 LLM variants from more than 60 families, elevating user privacy by limiting data transfer to servers.

Additionally, Opera's AI, Aria, has gained image understanding capabilities, allowing users to upload and query images. Opera's strategic investments include deploying an NVIDIA H100 AI data cluster and collaborating with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini models. These advancements highlight Opera's commitment to leading AI innovation in the browser market.

Opera has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini models into its Aria browser AI. This will enhance Aria's functionality with image generation and text-to-voice capabilities. The integration utilizes Opera's multi-LLM Composer AI engine to curate the best user experiences by selecting the appropriate model for each task. The collaboration leverages Google's advanced Gemini and Imagen 2 models, providing Opera users with high-performance, current information. The partnership, spanning over 20 years, is now focusing on generative AI to power Opera's browser AI services. Additionally, Opera has opened a green energy-powered AI data cluster in Iceland to support its expanding AI program.

Opera has launched an Arm-optimized version of its web browser, developed in collaboration with Microsoft's App Assure team and Qualcomm Technologies. This new version, tailored for Windows systems with Arm architecture, promises more than double the speed. It aligns with the upcoming release of products powered by the Snapdragon X Elite platform from Qualcomm Technologies, ensuring users experience a next-generation web browsing experience. Krystian Kolondra, EVP at Opera, emphasized the priority of providing the best experience on cutting-edge Windows devices. This version, available on the developer stream, aims to enhance AI capabilities, improve battery life, and offer a more responsive browsing experience.

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) will have its Chief Financial Officer, Frode Jacobsen, participating in upcoming investor conferences, including the B. Riley Securities 24th Annual Institutional Investor Conference on May 22nd, 2024, and the TD Cowen's 52 Annual Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on May 29th, 2024. Opera, a leading internet consumer brand, focuses on providing the best internet browsing experience across all devices. The company was founded in 1995 and is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol 'OPRA'.

Opera (OPRA) wins the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2024 for its reimagined desktop browser, Opera One. The browser features innovative architecture, design, and native AI, transforming the web browsing experience. With features like Tab Islands and integrated AI Aria, Opera One offers a unique and immersive browsing experience. This win highlights Opera's commitment to innovation and user-centric products.

Opera , a major browser developer, corrected a minor XBRL conversion error in an amendment to its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The error was in note 11 of the financial statements and only affected certain amounts presented with four or five digits after the thousand separators. The amendment does not impact any other parts of the original filing.