Opera GX, the gaming-focused browser from Opera, is excited to announce a significant update to its built-in AI, Aria. This update introduces new features that enhance Aria’s functionality, bringing advancements from Opera’s experimental AI Feature Drops program in the Developer stream of the Opera One browser.

New Features in Aria Update

• Image Generation and Voice Output:

  • Image Generation: Aria now uses Google’s Imagen2 model to turn text prompts into unique images.
    • Features: Users can generate up to 30 images per day, with an option to regenerate images.
    • Use Case: Ideal for creating visual content based on user descriptions or prompts.
  • Voice Output: Aria can now read text responses aloud using Google’s WaveNet model.
    • Benefits: Supports users who prefer listening to information, including those using screen readers or multitasking.

• Image Understanding:

  • Image Analysis: Aria can analyze uploaded images to provide information or context.
    • Examples: Identifying brands, models, or solving problems from pictures, such as tech gadgets or math problems.
  • Interactive Features: Users can ask questions about the image during the chat.

Improvements to Chat Functionality

• Chat Summary:

  • Feature Overview: Provides a concise summary of the entire chat conversation.
  • Benefits: Helps users recap important information from their interactions with Aria.

• Links to Sources:

  • Feature Overview: Aria supplies links to external sources related to the conversation topic.
  • Benefits: Offers users additional context and information beyond the chat.

• Reworked Aria Command Line:

  • New Shortcut: Press “ctrl + /” or “cmd + /” to activate the Aria Command Line.
  • Functionality: Opens a floating window for easier access to Aria features without navigating away from the main page.

Aria’s Enhanced Capabilities

• Enhanced AI Assistant: The update provides a more capable and accessible AI assistant for the gaming community.
• Update Availability: The new features are available now to all Opera GX users.

CEO’s Statement

• Krishna Subramanian, CEO & Co-Founder of Captiv8: “TikTok’s personalized discovery, coupled with a seamless browse-to-buy interface, provides a unique shopping experience. By integrating TikTok Shop into our Commerce offering, we are allowing brands and retailers to reach TikTok’s ready-to-shop audiences, turning inspiration into action, and engagement into sales.”

The latest update to Opera GX’s Aria significantly enhances the browser’s AI capabilities with new features like image generation, voice output, and advanced chat functions. These additions are designed to enrich the gaming experience and provide users with more interactive and useful tools.