Tags: Perplexity

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 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

Snap Inc. disclosed that its $400 million partnership with AI search startup Perplexity has been terminated by mutual agreement. The collaboration, announced last November, aimed to embed Perplexity’s generative search technology directly into Snapchat and generate revenue as early as 2026. Testing never progressed beyond a limited rollout, and both companies said the integration was not a fit for their product goals. Snap now highlights its AI‑Sponsored Snaps and upcoming consumer‑ready AR glasses, Specs, as the next avenues for monetizing artificial‑intelligence features. Read more