TLDR;
This video introduces Comet, a new AI-powered browser developed by Perplexity, highlighting its potential to replace or influence Google Chrome. Unlike simple AI chatbots integrated into browsers like Gemini or Copilot, Comet acts as a true AI personal assistant capable of performing tasks, automating processes, and managing information across various platforms. The video showcases ten practical applications of Comet, demonstrating its ability to save users significant time and effort.
- Comet browser is an AI-powered browser developed by Perplexity.
- It can perform tasks, automate processes, and manage information across various platforms.
- It saves users significant time and effort.
Intro: What is Comet Browser? [0:00]
The video introduces Comet, a new AI browser by Perplexity, suggesting it could rival Google Chrome. Comet is presented as more than just an AI chatbot; it's a comprehensive AI personal assistant. The video promises to demonstrate ten unique functionalities of Comet that are currently unavailable in other browsers, emphasizing its potential to save users considerable time.
Installing and setup walkthrough [1:09]
The video transitions to a practical demonstration of Comet browser after installation. The presenter notes that Comet's interface initially resembles other browsers with standard features like tabs, a search bar, and tab groups. The key difference emerges when using the search bar, which directly queries the Perplexity AI instead of performing a standard web search.
First look: How Comet differs from Chrome & Edge [1:25]
Comet's search functionality is highlighted, demonstrating its ability to understand natural language and apply multiple filters, providing more customized results compared to a standard Google search. For example, it can search for specific restaurants with detailed criteria like ratings, hours, and menu items. While Google can be set as the default search engine, Comet's AI-driven search offers a more personalized experience. The presenter emphasizes that Comet functions as a personal assistant, capable of executing tasks on behalf of the user.
Real-time AI shopping on Walmart & Amazon [3:40]
Comet's ability to act as a personal shopping assistant is demonstrated. The presenter instructs Comet to purchase specific picnic items from Walmart, including quantities and specific product details. Comet autonomously opens the Walmart website, searches for the items, and adds them to the cart, even clarifying ambiguous requests with the user. This functionality extends to other websites like Amazon, where Comet can search for products based on criteria like ratings and reviews and add them to the user's cart.
Gmail automation & unsubscribing spam [5:40]
The video showcases Comet's integration with Gmail, allowing users to automate email management tasks. By connecting Comet to a Gmail account, users can instruct it to identify and unsubscribe from spam emails. The presenter asks Comet to find marketing emails and unsubscribe from the five most frequent senders, a task that would typically take a significant amount of time to do manually.
Managing your Calendar and Events [6:20]
Comet's capabilities extend to calendar management. Users can ask Comet about upcoming meetings or instruct it to add new events to their calendar, streamlining scheduling tasks. This level of integration and task automation distinguishes Comet from traditional browsers.
Notion integration and note management [6:48]
Comet's integration with Notion is demonstrated, showcasing its ability to plan a trip to Olympic National Park by creating a 2-day itinerary with must-visit places and local eateries. The AI then adds all this information to a new page in Notion with the title "Olympic Trip itinerary". Comet can also search a Notion workspace for specific information, such as a daughter's next school closure day, highlighting its ability to quickly retrieve information from extensive notes. The presenter addresses privacy concerns by explaining that these AI-driven tasks are performed locally within the browser.
Summarizing open tabs instantly [7:26]
Comet can summarize the content of multiple open tabs, which is useful for research. The presenter explains that if they are browsing ten websites researching a car to buy, they can ask Perplexity to view the ten related tabs and summarize the details. This feature allows users to quickly grasp the key information from multiple sources without manually reading each page.
Organizing & closing tab groups with AI [9:09]
Comet can organize and manage open tabs using AI. It can organize tabs into tab groups. Additionally, Comet can close tabs based on criteria such as age or topic, or move car shopping related tabs to a new tab group.
Planning a trip with AI using Comet [10:17]
The presenter shares personal use cases of Comet, including research, automated shopping on Amazon, and managing Gmail and calendar. Comet is also used to find the best flight and hotel deals by analyzing various combinations of dates and places, saving time and money by identifying optimal travel arrangements. The presenter concludes by expressing genuine enthusiasm for Comet as a significant advancement in AI-based browsers.