Comet gets you a free AI assistant directly into your web browser
Comet combines a familiar Chromium browsing experience with Perplexity's AI assistant that can summarize pages, answer questions, and help with tasks across tabs. For more browser options, including traditional alternatives, check out our Essential Apps for Windows and macOS. Read Entire Article
The Comet browser, developed by Perplexity, offers users an AI-powered assistant directly within their web browser. This assistant can automate tasks, conduct research on the web, and manage email, among other functions. The AI assistant in Comet leverages Perplexity's search engine, known for delivering fast and accurate answers.
Users can choose to browse the web and verify sources for original facts, which sets Comet apart from conventional browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. Unlike these browsers, Comet features an integrated AI assistant in its sidebar that can comprehend web pages visited, assist with research, manage tabs, and even handle tasks like drafting emails or comparing products.
Comet operates on the Chromium engine, ensuring compatibility with most Chrome extensions, enabling users to import their existing tools, bookmarks, and settings without hassle. The browser is free to use, but advanced AI features may necessitate a Perplexity Pro subscription for enhanced access, quicker responses, or more premium tools.
Comet may access some local data via Perplexity's servers to fulfill queries, allowing it to read the context of the page users are working on, such as text or email content, solely to complete the requested task. Importantly, account credentials like passwords, credit card information, and login details are not transmitted to Perplexity's servers.
Instead, they are stored securely on the user's device through the operating system's built-in secure vault. For searches or actions concerning email or schedule, Comet may request elevated access to third-party services from the Perplexity Connector. This access is optional and can be managed by users at any time within Perplexity's settings, as data is only accessed when directly relevant to a requested task.
A recent enhancement, Comet Voice Mode, powered by GPT Realtime 1.5, has become more intelligent and efficient. Users can now ask questions about what they see, navigate the web using voice commands, and maintain conversations seamlessly as they switch between tabs. Users can activate Comet Voice Mode through the toolbar or by using the keyboard shortcut (⌥⇧V on Mac or Alt+Shift+V on Windows).
Perplexity Computer, a general-purpose digital worker, can operate the same interfaces as users and create and execute entire workflows. This feature is available to Perplexity Max subscribers and will soon be accessible to Enterprise and Pro users.
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