Perplexity’s AI-Powered Comet Browser Is Now Available to All Users for Free

Perplexity has rolled out its AI-powered Comet browser for all users, CEO Aravind Srinivas announced on Thursday. Previously limited to Perplexity Max subscribers and invite-only access, the browser is now open on Windows and Mac, with mobile apps in development. A key feature of the browser is the sidebar AI assistant, which can summarise content, analyse web pages, and perform agentic tasks.

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US government shutdown: Trump to meet Russell Vought; eyeing to cut ‘Democrat agencies’

President Donald Trump announced plans to cut "Democrat Agencies" and fire federal workers during a government shutdown, citing an "unprecedented opportunity." He mentioned Project 2025, a conservative plan to radically…

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Days after firing BLM supporters in FBI, director Kash Patel fires trainee for displaying gay pride flag, calls it ‘inappropriate’

FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed an agent trainee for displaying a gay pride flag, citing an "improper political message" and poor judgment. The dismissal, which occurred during a government shutdown…

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UAE banks stops SMS OTP, moves to app-based approvals for all transfers; what customers need to know

Emirates NBD is phasing out SMS and email OTPs, transitioning to app-based verification through its ENBD X mobile app starting November 1, 2025. This Central Bank-mandated shift aims to significantly…

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Epstein is ‘greatest blackmailer ever’: Commerce secretary makes bombshell claims, suggests he may have traded videos for leniency

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick alleged Jeffrey Epstein's high-profile associates participated in illicit activities and were likely blackmailed with compromising videos, possibly traded for his lenient 2008 sentence. This contrasts…

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