Tags: AI assistant

Perplexity has opened its Personal Computer AI agent to every Mac user, offering a desktop assistant that can search local files, operate native apps, browse the web and tap into more than 400 tools without constant supervision. Users launch a task, the system works autonomously, and only intervenes when a decision requires approval. The app, which runs best on a Mac mini, is downloadable directly from Perplexity’s website and is not yet listed on the App Store. Read more

Perplexity has opened its Personal Computer AI assistant to every macOS user, moving beyond the $200‑per‑month Max plan that previously limited access. The new macOS app lets users run everyday queries, manage attachments, and dictate text, while still tying usage to the credit limits of Pro and Max subscriptions. By integrating models like Gemini, Nano Banana and ChatGPT, the assistant handles tasks across local files, other apps, the web and Perplexity’s servers, positioning the company against competitors such as Claude and Apple’s upcoming AI‑enhanced Siri. Read more

Google has rolled out a macOS version of its Gemini AI, turning the chat tool into a hands‑on assistant that can see the screen, manipulate files and control the mouse and keyboard. The app, still in early stages, offers a shortcut for quick access and a window‑sharing mode that feeds visual context into the model. While Google has not confirmed plans for deeper computer‑use capabilities, a teardown suggests the software could soon act like Anthropic's Claude Cowork, converting unstructured data into Google Workspace documents and streamlining everyday tasks on Macs. Read more