Browser extension works as it used to - it still requires some lightning node to operate. 
The change is that Alby replaced their custodial wallet service with easy to use node app #AlbyHub. Makes it a bit more complicated now, but should be easier with time

 nostr:npub1g26qnlumycdfs538kx4eyur7wpnh0tq5mcjx2nt7qhc9qxehuqpsk4y9fw has pay as you go hosting for that