Opera Neon's groundbreaking capabilities are powered by a sophisticated cloud-based virtual machine hosted on Opera's European servers.1 This infrastructure enables the browser to break down complex tasks into manageable sub-tasks and continue working on user requests even when they go offline.2 The cloud system handles resource-intensive operations like researching, designing, and building games, reports, code snippets, or entire websites, while simpler tasks are processed locally to preserve privacy and security.34

The virtual machine architecture allows for true agentic multitasking, with Neon capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.54 This represents a fundamental shift in browser functionality, transforming it from a passive web viewer into an active collaborative partner that can operate based on user intent and continue functioning autonomously in the cloud.5 While this premium feature offers unprecedented creative possibilities, the cloud-based processing model may raise some privacy considerations despite Opera's emphasis on security.4

Opera Neon's Browser Operator AI agent serves as the engine behind the browser's "Do" functionality, enabling users to automate web tasks directly within the browser environment. First teased in March 2025, this agent can understand user intent and perform actions like filling out forms, booking hotels, and scraping webpage content based on natural language instructions12. Unlike the cloud-based features, Browser Operator runs locally on the user's device, prioritizing privacy by processing sensitive data without sending it to external servers1.

The agent works contextually with the pages users are viewing, analyzing content to provide relevant assistance and execute commands efficiently2. This represents Opera's vision for "agentic browsing," where AI doesn't just answer questions but actively performs tasks on behalf of users3. Browser Operator is positioned as a key differentiator in Opera's AI strategy, complementing the "Chat" and "Make" functions to create a comprehensive AI-powered browsing experience45.

Opera Neon's "Make Feature" capabilities enable users to create digital content directly within the browser environment. This functionality allows users to generate various digital assets including websites, games, and feature classes through an intuitive interface that combines AI assistance with user input. The feature leverages both cloud-based processing for complex creations and local processing for simpler tasks, similar to how ArcGIS Pro allows users to create and edit feature classes through its interface.12

The Make Feature system supports multiple creation workflows, from simple point-and-click operations to more complex coding and design tasks. Users can create new features by defining parameters such as geometry type, attributes, and spatial relationships - similar to how data scientists create features in machine learning pipelines by combining variables through mathematical operations.3 This capability transforms the browser from a passive content consumption tool into an active creation platform, allowing users to build digital assets without switching between multiple specialized applications.