July 9, 2025:
Perplexity Unveils Comet Browser with AI Automation - Perplexity AI has launched Comet, a Chromium-based browser with AI-powered automation tools. It supports Chrome extensions and accelerates tasks such as online shopping and research with a sidebar assistant. Comet is part of the Perplexity Max subscription, costing $200 monthly, offering enhanced search and automation features. Initially available on Windows and macOS, future versions may support more operating systems and businesses.
Perplexity is reportedly in discussions for a $14 billion valuation. The potential impact of Comet on a partnership deal with Apple remains uncertain.