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Perplexity Shopping, an AI‑powered shopping assistant built into the Perplexity AI platform, helps users locate and purchase items through natural‑language queries. Launched in 2024 by founders Aravind Srinivas, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski, the tool provides product suggestions, price comparisons, reviews, images, and a Snap to Shop feature that matches uploaded photos to online listings. It operates on a free tier and a Pro tier priced at $20 a month, the latter unlocking advanced models, one‑click purchasing, and order tracking. While praised for convenience and personalized recommendations, the service still faces limitations such as incomplete retailer coverage and certain features locked behind the paid subscription. Ler mais

Perplexity has made its AI‑driven browser, Comet, available to all users at no cost. Initially offered only to high‑paying subscribers, the browser now promises a free forever model while retaining premium features for paid tiers. Comet integrates Perplexity’s search tools and a personal AI assistant that navigates the web alongside users, aiming to simplify tasks such as shopping and travel planning. The company also announced Comet Plus, a few‑dollar add‑on that delivers curated news from major outlets, and highlighted competition from Google, The Browser Company, and Opera as the AI‑browser race intensifies. Ler mais

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. Ler mais