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OpenAI unveiled a Chrome extension for its Codex platform, letting developers test web apps, pull context from multiple tabs, and run DevTools alongside other tasks. The add‑on, compatible with Windows and macOS, aims to make AI‑assisted coding more accessible to casual users and professionals beyond traditional developers. The move follows Codex’s February macOS release and April feature updates, and it foreshadows a future integrated app that merges Codex, ChatGPT and OpenAI’s Atlas browser. Read more

Perplexity announced Thursday that its Personal Computer AI platform is now open to any Mac user through a new desktop app. The tool, originally limited to Max subscribers and a waitlist, lets autonomous agents access local files, native applications and the web to automate multi‑step workflows. While a Pro or Max subscription is still required to unlock the full feature set, the move signals Perplexity’s push to bring local AI assistants into everyday productivity environments, positioning the service as a safer alternative to competitor OpenClaw. 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