Tags: AI browser

The Browser Company has made its AI-driven browser, Dia, freely downloadable for any Mac that runs macOS 14 on an M1 chip or newer. The rollout follows a private beta that began in June after the product’s initial reveal last year. Dia embeds a chatbot in every tab, enabling web searches, site comparisons, on‑page question answering, copy‑editing and summarization without leaving the page. The company, known for its earlier Arc browser, shifted full focus to Dia after CEO Josh Miller said Arc lacked cohesion. An acquisition by Atlassian, valued at roughly $610 million and set to close by the end of 2025, is expected to accelerate Dia’s expansion, though a Windows version has not yet been announced. Lire la suite

Perplexity has announced that its AI‑powered Comet browser is now free for all users, ending the previous $200 a month subscription barrier. Built on Chromium, Comet embeds Perplexity’s conversational AI directly into the browsing experience, offering a side‑panel assistant that can summarize text, generate shopping lists, and interact with personal data such as email and calendar with permission. While core features are free, advanced tools remain behind Comet Plus and Max subscription tiers. The move aims to capture more browsing time and compete with AI integrations from Google, Microsoft, and emerging rivals. Lire la suite

Perplexity is opening its Comet AI‑powered web browser to everyone at no cost while introducing a new “background assistant” for subscribers of its Max plan. The free version retains the sidecar assistant that answers questions, summarizes pages, and helps with navigation. Max users gain access to higher‑performing AI models and a multitasking background assistant that can handle emails, shopping, and travel tasks from a central dashboard. The move positions Comet against established browsers like Google Chrome and newer AI‑focused options such as The Browser Company’s Dia, as the market anticipates OpenAI’s own AI browser launch. Lire la suite

Perplexity announced that its AI-driven web browser, Comet, is now available to everyone at no cost. Previously limited to paid subscribers, the browser integrates an AI assistant that can answer page‑related questions and perform tasks on behalf of users. The release comes as major tech firms expand AI features in existing browsers, positioning Comet as a direct challenger to dominant platforms like Google Chrome. Lire la suite

Opera announced the launch of Neon, an AI‑centric browser designed to let users create and run AI‑driven workflows through features called Cards and Tasks. The service will initially be offered to a limited group of users for a monthly fee. Neon combines a traditional chatbot with more advanced capabilities, such as summarizing content, generating code snippets, and automating tasks across tabs and external apps. The launch positions Opera against other AI‑enhanced browsers from companies like Perplexity and The Browser Company, while targeting power users who rely heavily on AI in daily workflows. Lire la suite

Opera has released its AI‑driven browser, Neon, offering a subscription of $19.90 per month to a limited group of users while others join a waitlist. Neon features specialized AI agents called Tasks and Do, and lets users store prompt instructions as Cards. The rollout follows earlier AI browser launches from Perplexity, OpenAI, Atlassian’s acquisition of The Browser Company, and Google’s Gemini‑enabled Chrome updates, positioning Neon as the next generation AI browser in a rapidly expanding market. Lire la suite

Opera has introduced a subscription‑based AI browser called Opera Neon, priced at $19.90 per month. The service is designed for heavy AI users and offers integrated AI agents that can perform tasks, generate code, and automate web actions directly within the browser. Features include Tasks for workspace organization, Cards for reusable prompts, and Neon Do for automated browsing actions. Opera hopes the premium offering will attract users away from free alternatives and plans to expand access beyond the initial limited rollout. Lire la suite

Berlin- and New York‑based startup Deta has introduced Surf, a beta AI‑driven application that blends web browsing with notebook‑style knowledge management. Users can browse URLs, summarize web pages, PDFs, and YouTube videos, and generate AI‑written code, charts, or mini‑apps within a Notion‑like document. The tool leverages multiple open tabs as context for its chatbot, supports offline work, and aims at students and researchers. Surf is offered for free with future plans for premium features such as cloud backup and multi‑device collaboration. Deta, founded in 2019, previously pivoted from an infinite‑canvas OS to focus on AI browsing. Lire la suite

Opera has introduced Neon, a subscription‑based AI browser priced at $19.90 per month, targeting users who rely heavily on artificial intelligence. The service combines traditional web browsing with agentic AI capabilities that can execute tasks, generate code, and deliver outcomes directly within the browser. Key features include Tasks for AI‑driven workspaces, Cards for reusable prompts, and Neon Do for automated web navigation. Opera hopes the premium offering will attract users away from free alternatives, and the browser is currently available to a limited group with a waitlist for additional spots. Lire la suite

Opera has introduced Neon, an AI‑centric browser designed to let users build mini‑apps through prompts and automate tasks with repeatable "cards." After a closed preview, the company is inviting select users to a subscription service priced at $19.99 per month. Neon combines a standard chatbot, a task‑automation engine called Neon Do, and workspace‑style tabs called Tasks, positioning the product as a premium tool for heavy AI users and placing Opera alongside other niche browsers such as Perplexity and The Browser Company. Lire la suite

Opera has launched Neon, an AI‑enhanced browser that offers specialized agents for tasks such as browsing and workflow management. Early users can access Neon for a monthly fee, while others join a waitlist. The browser includes features like Task workspaces, Do browsing agents, and customizable Cards for prompts. Neon joins a growing field of AI browsers that includes Perplexity’s Comet, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent, and Google’s Gemini‑enabled Chrome, highlighting a rapid expansion of AI integration in web navigation. Lire la suite

PayPal announced a partnership with Perplexity that gives PayPal and Venmo users an invite to Perplexity’s AI‑powered Comet browser and a free year of Perplexity Pro, normally priced at $200 per year. The offer, available through the apps, includes one invite per PayPal account and excludes existing Pro subscribers. The deal builds on earlier collaborations that let users checkout instantly via AI‑driven searches and introduces a new subscriptions hub that helps users manage recurring payments, with a promotion that pays $50 to customers who link and pay for at least three subscriptions. Lire la suite

PayPal and its mobile‑payment arm Venmo are rolling out a promotion that gives U.S. users a free 12‑month subscription to Perplexity Pro, the AI‑enhanced service from the NVIDIA‑ and Bezos‑backed startup. The deal also grants access to Perplexity’s new Comet browser, which embeds the company’s AI as the default search engine and runs on Chromium. Users can claim the offer through the PayPal or Venmo apps, and a $50 credit is available for linking three subscriptions via PayPal’s new subscription hub. The promotion runs through the end of the year, after which the Pro plan auto‑renews at the standard rate. Lire la suite