Opera has officially opened public access to its long-anticipated AI browser, Neon, marking one of the most ambitious attempts yet to merge everyday browsing with advanced artificial intelligence.  After several months of private testing that began in October and an initial reveal in May, Neon is now available to anyone willing to pay its subscription fee of $19.90 per month (Yahoo). The launch places Opera squarely in the emerging category of agentic browsers, a space also

Google’s latest Android 16 rollout is not just a bundle of new features, it is also a signal that Android updates are changing pace.  Instead of relying on one big release each year, Google says it is moving toward more frequent drops, starting with eligible Pixel devices receiving the first wave beginning Tuesday. The headline additions focus on reducing notification overload and making phones feel more personal, while also expanding safety and accessibility tools across th

Apple’s next major iPhone software release, iOS 27, appears to mark a shift in strategy as the company prioritizes stability, efficiency, and meaningful AI enhancements instead of bold visual changes.  After the sweeping Liquid Glass redesign introduced with iOS 26, the upcoming update is being shaped with a philosophy similar to macOS Snow Leopard, a release remembered for refining performance rather than reinventing features. According to reporting from Mark Gurman, Apple’

The arrival of Amazon’s next generation Alexa in Canada marks a major shift in how people interact with technology, blending natural conversation with powerful generative AI to create a household assistant that feels more intuitive than ever.  Alexa Plus, launched on November 20, introduces Canadians to a system that understands context, nuance, and casual speech in a way the previous version could not, making everyday tasks like planning meals, coordinating schedules, or bo