| 16-05-2025 |
Perplexity AI’s Hotel Booking Tool Quietly Expands, Eyeing Ad Industry Disruption |
Social Media News |
Perplexity AI’s native hotel booking feature is steadily growing, as announced by CEO Aravind Srinivas on X. Integrated with Selfbook and Tripadvisor, the tool allows seamless hotel reservations within the platform, potentially challenging Google’s travel ad dominance. Early adopters praise its streamlined experience, though some report minor glitches. Explore Perplexity’s travel mode at perplexity.ai and book your next stay |
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| 16-05-2025 |
Perplexity Finance Unveils Revamped Pages and Enhanced Features |
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Perplexity Finance, praised by investors for its AI-driven market insights, will launch revamped finance pages next week, as announced by CEO Aravind Srinivas. The update includes faster widget performance, improved "view more" latency, and the upcoming Edgar feature for deeper financial analysis. Trusted publishers like Le Monde are also adopting Perplexity’s Sonar API for real-time, grounded search capabilities. Explore Perplexity Finance to streamline your investment research today. |
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| 14-05-2025 |
Perplexity and PayPal Partner to Power In-Chat Commerce with Comet Browser |
Collaboration |
Perplexity’s upcoming AI-driven Comet browser will integrate PayPal’s secure payment solutions, enabling seamless shopping, travel booking, and ticket purchases directly within its chat interface. Starting this summer in the U.S., users can check out instantly using PayPal or Venmo, leveraging Perplexity’s agentic AI for a streamlined experience. The partnership aims to enhance trust and convenience in conversational commerce. Join the Comet waitlist to explore this innovative browsing solution. |
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| 14-05-2025 |
Perplexity’s Comet Browser to Launch with Virtual Meeting Features |
Social Media News |
Perplexity AI’s upcoming Comet browser, set for release in three to five weeks, will soon include native virtual meeting recording, transcription, and search capabilities. CEO Aravind Srinivas announced ongoing improvements in reliability and latency, with the team addressing final challenges. Built on Chromium, Comet aims to revolutionize browsing with agentic AI. Join the waitlist to explore its features at Perplexity’s website. |
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| 06-05-2025 |
Perplexity AI Enhances In-Flight Connectivity via WhatsApp Integration |
What's New |
Perplexity AI’s WhatsApp chatbot offers a seamless way to access AI tools during flights, leveraging WhatsApp’s optimized performance on flight WiFi. Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, highlights its convenience for users in low-connectivity environments, making it ideal for travelers. The integration allows real-time research, summarization, and image generation without needing a separate app. Try Perplexity on WhatsApp by adding +1 (833) 436-3285 to your contacts and stay connected in the skies. Read our tutorial on Toolkitly AI blog section. |
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| 02-05-2025 |
Perplexity AI’s WhatsApp Bot Restored After High Demand Surge |
Company News |
Perplexity AI’s WhatsApp bot, accessible at +1 (833) 436-3285, is back online after a temporary suspension due to overwhelming user demand, as announced by CEO Aravind Srinivas. The bot enables users to fact-check forwarded messages, ask questions, generate images, and engage in free-form conversations directly within WhatsApp. Supporting 20 Indian languages, it aims to combat misinformation, especially in regions where WhatsApp is a primary communication tool. Message the bot to explore its features and stay informed with real-time AI assistance. |
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| 01-05-2025 |
Comet Browser Simplifies Navigation with Natural Language Commands |
Social Media News |
Comet, a new AI-powered browser by Perplexity, allows users to reopen tabs or pages using simple English queries, eliminating the need for complex shortcuts. Spearheaded by Aravind Srinivas, this innovative tool aims to challenge Chrome’s dominance with intuitive browsing features |
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| 28-04-2025 |
Perplexity WhatsApp Bot to Introduce Voice Mode, Memes, and Group Chat Support |
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Perplexity's upcoming WhatsApp bot will offer innovative features like voice mode, meme sharing, video support, and fact-checking for engaging conversations. The bot also plans to enable group chat functionality, pending Meta's API collaboration, and includes a task assistant for productivity. These additions aim to enhance user interaction and streamline communication. Explore how Perplexity's bot can transform your WhatsApp experience. |
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| 28-04-2025 |
Perplexity AI Enhances WhatsApp with Real-Time Search and Image Generation |
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Perplexity AI now integrates with WhatsApp, offering users real-time search, sourced answers, and image generation directly in chats. This no-code automation, supported by platforms like Appy Pie, streamlines information access for millions globally. With plans for voice mode and group chat features, Perplexity aims to transform digital communication. |
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| 27-04-2025 |
Perplexity AI’s $100M ARR Milestone: Key Lessons from CEO Aravind Srinivas |
Social Media News |
Perplexity AI, led by CEO Aravind Srinivas, reached $100M in annual recurring revenue in just 24 months, challenging giants like Google with its AI-powered search engine. Srinivas shared insights at the HBS Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, emphasizing a culture of relentless questioning, rapid decision-making, and focusing on unchanging user needs like speed and accuracy. The startup’s success stems from fast iteration, cutting projects decisively, and leveraging cheaper, stronger AI models. Discover how Perplexity’s approach can inspire your business strategy. |
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| 27-04-2025 |
Perplexity AI Outshines Siri in iOS Assistant Comparison |
Social Media News |
Perplexity AI’s latest iOS update delivers a voice assistant that surpasses Siri in versatility, handling tasks like drafting emails, booking reservations, and finding specific YouTube content with ease. Unlike Siri, Perplexity integrates with Apple Maps, OpenTable, and Uber, while excelling in multi-step actions and natural language understanding. Tech reviewer Stephen Robles praises its general knowledge capabilities, recommending users switch to Perplexity’s Voice Mode for a smarter iPhone experience. Discover how Perplexity redefines AI assistance on iOS at youtube.com. |
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| 26-04-2025 |
Perplexity Challenges Google’s Default Assistant Rules on Android |
Social Media News |
Perplexity’s CEO has raised concerns about Google’s policies, which may prevent Android device makers from setting Perplexity as the default assistant while including the Play Store. These restrictions limit user choice in selecting preferred AI assistants on Android devices. Perplexity advocates for open competition, allowing device makers to freely choose default apps without losing access to key Google services. Visit Perplexity’s blog to learn more about their push for fair mobile AI integration. |
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| 26-04-2025 |
Perplexity Faces Challenges with Google’s Wake Word API Rules |
Social Media News |
Perplexity’s ability to implement a Hey Perplexity wake word is restricted by Google’s policy, which limits wake word detection APIs to apps preloaded in the Android system image. This rule requires Google’s approval, preventing Perplexity from enabling efficient voice activation without constant app listening. Such restrictions impact how Perplexity delivers seamless voice assistant features to users. |
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| 26-04-2025 |
Perplexity Changelog Introduces Voice Assistant and AI Models |
Showcase |
Perplexity’s recent changelog highlights its new iOS Voice Assistant, enabling users to handle tasks like playing music or scheduling events with voice commands. It also unveils GPT Image Generation for designing and editing images, alongside Grok 3 Beta and o4-mini for superior reasoning and precise responses. These changelog updates empower Pro subscribers with tools for coding, math, and creative work. Visit Perplexity’s website to explore the changelog and try these innovative features. |
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| 26-04-2025 |
Perplexity AI Enhances Motorola Phones with Free Pro Subscription |
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Perplexity AI is now pre-installed on all new Motorola smartphones, offering users instant access to its advanced search and assistant features. New Motorola buyers receive a three-month Perplexity Pro subscription, unlocking powerful tools like Deep Research and multiple AI models. This partnership integrates smart technology into daily smartphone use, improving how users find answers and manage tasks. Visit Perplexity’s blog to learn how this collaboration can elevate your mobile experience. |
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| 23-04-2025 |
Perplexity Launches Advanced iOS Voice Assistant with Multi-App Integration |
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Perplexity's new iOS Voice Assistant now supports web browsing and multi-app actions, enabling users to search media, manage calendars, draft emails, and even book rides—all via voice commands. This marks a growing trend in AI-powered productivity tools redefining mobile assistant capabilities. |
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| 21-04-2025 |
Perplexity Proposes Consumer Choice as Remedy in Google Android Lawsuit |
Company News |
Perplexity, suggests that consumers should have the freedom to choose their default apps on Android devices, rather than facing restrictions imposed by Google. CEO Aravind Srinivas highlights the challenges OEMs face due to Google's revenue-sharing agreements, which discourage alternatives like Perplexity’s Android Assistant. The company advocates for a remedy that avoids breaking up Google, focusing instead on empowering users and device makers with real options. |
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| 18-04-2025 |
Perplexity AI Enhances Real-Time Data Streaming for Instant Answers |
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Perplexity AI’s advanced search engine streams real-time web data, delivering accurate, cited answers to complex queries in seconds. Powered by models like DeepSeek-V3 and Sonar, it processes millions of requests daily with low latency, ideal for research and decision-making. Features like Deep Research and Pro Search provide in-depth insights across finance, health, and more. |
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| 17-04-2025 |
Sonar Introduces Image Upload Feature for Multi-Modal AI Conversations |
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Sonar's new image upload feature enables users to integrate base64-encoded PNG images into API requests, enhancing multi-modal conversations with visual context analysis. This development supports applications like screenshot text extraction and diagram interpretation, addressing user needs for advanced AI-driven visual processing. |
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| 17-04-2025 |
Perplexity Hackathon Launches with $35K in Prizes for Sonar-Based Web Apps |
Contest |
Perplexity's inaugural hackathon invites developers to create innovative web-enabled applications using the Sonar API, offering over $35,000 in prizes. Participants must submit their projects by May 28, 2025, at 12 PM PT, sparking interest in AI-driven search tools and real-time web integration for cutting-edge app development. This event highlights the growing trend of leveraging generative AI APIs like Sonar to build scalable, factually accurate solutions, encouraging exploration of advanced AI search capabilities. |
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| 17-04-2025 |
Aravind Srinivas Proposes Game Studio and Better Siri Alternative |
Social Media News |
Aravind Srinivas, Perplexity AI CEO, suggests a game studio to enhance enjoyment with AI tools like Comet easing work by 40%, and asks for input on a reliable Siri-like iOS assistant. |
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| 17-04-2025 |
Comet Browser Seeks Innovative Features for Product-Driven Growth |
Social Media News |
Perplexity AI’s upcoming Comet Browser aims to redefine web browsing with user-focused features, including an AI-native experience that enhances task automation and data access. Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, invites community input on creative ideas to boost Comet’s growth, such as improved Incognito Mode functionality. The browser is designed to prioritize user needs, promising a seamless and intuitive online experience. |
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| 15-04-2025 |
Perplexity’s Sonar Boosts User Retention Over GPT-4o in Tests |
Company News |
Perplexity’s Sonar model outperforms GPT-4o in user retention, based on recent A/B testing shared by CEO Aravind Srinivas. Internal benchmarks show Sonar rivals Gemini-2.5-Pro and surpasses most other AI models. The success highlights Perplexity’s focus on improving its AI through data-driven updates. |
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| 14-04-2025 |
Perplexity’s Sonar Model Ties for First in Search Arena Evaluation, Outperforms Top AI Tools |
AI Tool Benchmarking |
Perplexity’s Sonar-Reasoning-Pro-High ranked first in LM Arena’s Search Arena, surpassing top models like GPT-4o and Gemini 2.0 in user preference and search depth. Sonar consistently delivered more accurate answers with 2–3x more cited sources than competitors. Users favored reasoning-enhanced models, with Sonar dominating the top leaderboard spots. Explore how Sonar boosts performance for research, writing, and coding tasks |
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| 11-04-2025 |
Perplexity’s Sonar API Livestream to Showcase AI Search Innovations |
Webinar |
Perplexity’s Co-founder and CTO Denis Yarats will host a livestream on April 24 to discuss the Sonar API, highlighting its role in AI-powered search for businesses. The event will cover benchmark results and real-world uses of Sonar API by developers. New users who register can claim $50 in API credits to explore its features. Join the conversation at perplexity.ai to learn how Sonar API is transforming search technology. |
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