Following its investigation of Opera Software ASA’s antitrust complaint, the European Commission confirmed on saturday that it sent Microsoft a Statement of Objections yesterday, accusing it of illegally tying Internet Explorer to the Windows PC operating system.

Opera Software today announced that ZyXEL Communications, the world’s leading broadband access solutions provider, has selected Opera Devices 9.5 to bring the full Internet to its new Linux-based set-top box (STB) series.

Opera Software is rolling into Las Vegas for the annual CES 2008, where they will unveil the Opera Devices SDK 9.7. Opera spent much of 2008 developing version 9.7 of its SDK and has worked closely with its partners to accelerate the browser’s core performance on a variety of hardware.

Today, Opera Software introduces the first look at Opera 10. An alpha version of Opera 10 is now available at www.opera.com/browser/next/.

Phoenix Technologies Ltd., the global leader in core systems software, today announced a partnership with Opera Software ASA to develop the fast-loading Opera Browser optimized for the HyperSpace platform that will deliver instant-on access to the Internet for mobile PCs.

Opera Software today announced that AirTies, the rapidly growing, Turkey-based developer of wireless quad-play products for Europe, Asia and emerging markets, has selected Opera 9.5 for Devices for its new set-top box, Air 7120.

Opera talks on the new wave of business for Web technologies at Mobile Internet World in Boston

At the Symbian Smartphone Show’s annual display of progress and innovation in the mobile world, Opera Software will exhibit its wealth of Web wonders at booth #25.

Opera Software has led a first-of-its- kind project to create a search engine that tracks how Web pages are structured on the World Wide Web. When released publicly in the coming months, this engine will help browser makers and standards bodies work towards a more standards-driven and compatible Web.

Opera Software today launched Opera 9.6, the newest version of Opera’s award-winning Web browser.

Opera Software announced that KDDI and Okinawa Cellular has selected Opera Devices 9 for its new product, "au BOX". "au BOX" is a set-top box (STB) that allows users to enjoy music and video content downloaded via their TV sets on their au mobile phones.

Opera Software today announced that USEN has selected the Opera Devices SDK 9.5 for its new set-top box, GyaO NEXT.