The AI Browser Wars: How Perplexity, OpenAI, and Others Are Redefining How We Use the Internet


The world of AI is rapidly evolving, with new tools and features emerging to change the way we work, learn, and browse the internet. From the rise of dedicated AI browsers like Perplexity's Comet and a rumored offering from OpenAI, to powerful new capabilities in existing tools, artificial intelligence is moving beyond simple chatbots to become a deeply integrated part of our daily digital lives. This week's news highlights a shift towards more personalized, proactive, and multi-modal AI assistants—with new features that remember your preferences, create apps without code, and even generate video summaries from your research. We'll explore these latest developments and what they mean for the future of technology.

I’m testing Perplexity’s new AI browser Comet. Here are 3 features I tried right away.
What makes an AI browser better than a regular browser? With Perplexity's Comet, that's what I'm trying to find out. Last week, AI search engine company Perplexity launched its highly anticipated browser, which uses the Perplexity search engine and comes with a built-in AI assistant. As AI models become more advanced with chain-of-thought reasoning...
NordPass vs. Bitwarden: Which password manager is best?
NordPass offers an excellent user experience, while Bitwarden's pricing can't be beat. Here's how to decide between the two.
Could OpenAI's rumored browser be a Chrome-killer? Here's what I'm expecting
Real soon now, OpenAI will be shipping its initial AI-first web browser. Here's what we know so far about it and its AI browser rivals.
Dont ever ask AI chatbots these 6 questions
Today, artificial intelligence is ubiquitous. Last month, ChatGPT – the leading AI chatbot – became the fifth-biggest website in the world. This won't come as a surprise. Over half of U.S. adults report that they've used AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot, according to an Elon University survey in March. About one in three respondents...
How many people use ChatGPT? Hint: OpenAI sees more than 1 billion prompts per day.
OpenAI provided new insight this week into just how much people use its signature AI chatbot on a daily basis.If you guessed that people entered 1 billion prompts into ChatGPT every day, you still wouldn't be close. You'd have to double that figure, and then add a half billion more, to arrive at the true sum.That's according to an Axios scoop, which...
The best CRM software with email marketing in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Check out the best CRM platforms that combine customer relationship management with email marketing automation -- featuring ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, and other top solutions.
8 Google Trends Alternatives That Give You Deeper Insight Into What’s Trending
Are you looking for smarter ways to track what’s trending online? Want to explore tools that offer deeper insights than Google Trends alone? You’ll find some marketing basics in this infographic. Here’s a summary of what’s covered: TrendFeed Treendly Insider Intelligence Topic Research AnswerThePublic TrendHunter Keyword Overview (Semrush)...
Passkeys won't be ready for primetime until Google and other companies fix this
This passwordless authentication method will continue to frustrate users and fail to gain traction until those employing passkeys address a glaring problem.
13 tech trends to watch now, according to McKinsey (and no, it's not all AI)
AI, especially agents, may be at the top of the list but that's not all you need to keep an eye on.
Will AI think like humans? We're not even close - and we're asking the wrong question
The holy grail of AI has long been to think and reason as humanly as possible. Large reasoning models, while not perfect, offer a tentative step in that direction.
Google's new AI tool Opal turns prompts into apps, no coding required
The Google Labs tool enables developers to create apps using natural language prompts and interactive visual aids.
I got ChatGPT Agent to deliver a truly useful report - and then NotebookLM took it to the next level
Can ChatGPT Agent and NotebookLM actually do real work together? I tested them on a cloud storage comparison project. The result was surprisingly impressive.
7 Google alternatives that don't force AI into your search results
These search engines that do not put AI front and center - or, better yet, don't use it at all.
ChatGPT's study mode could be your next tutor - and it's free
This AI tool acts as a tutor for students instead of an answer generator, just in time for back-to-school.
Googles NotebookLM now has visuals
For the visual learners, Google's NotebookLM AI research tool can now make videos. On Tuesday, Google announced the addition of Video Overviews as an alternative to its podcast-style audio format.NotebookLM launched last year as an AI-powered teaching tool that employs one or two AI "podcast hosts" to explain topics in a conversational way, based on...
5 free AI tools for beginners to try in 2025
AI is all the rage, and it's true that there's a ton of money going into it right now, even if most of that money is from investors rather than actual users. But did you know that many of the best AI tools are actually free, or at least offer free tiers? There's no reason you have to pay to use basic AI tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini, and while...
Introducing Copilot Memory: A More Productive and Personalized AI for the Way You Work | Microsoft Community Hub
At Microsoft, we believe AI should work for you—not the other way around. That’s why we’re introducing memory in Copilot, a new capability that makes your Copilot smarter, more helpful, and more in tune with how you work. What is memory in Copilot? Memory in Copilot is a new feature that allows Microsoft 365 Copilot to remember key facts about you—like...
5 ways to successfully integrate AI agents into your workplace
Your next colleague might be an AI agent. Here's how to turn it into a trusted member of your team.

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