Perplexity Integrates Yelp Data to Provide Real-Time Restaurant Recommendations


Perplexity announced that its agent system Perplexity Computer will be upgraded this summer, introducing a "Hybrid Agent Reasoning" mode. This mode intelligently switches between local compact models and cloud cutting-edge models based on task type and data sensitivity, balancing privacy protection and computing performance to improve the efficiency of complex tasks.
Perplexity launches a Mac app called 'Personal Computer', open to all users. It serves as a local AI assistant, accessing local files, apps, and the internet to support complex workflows and boost daily efficiency. Contrasting with cloud computing, it meets growing demand for on-device AI, differing from tools like OpenClaw.....
On May 7, 2026, Perplexity launched "Personal Computer," a local AI agent app for Mac users, marking a shift from cloud search to a local productivity hub. As an upgrade of Perplexity Computer, it breaks AI-system barriers, serving as a deeply embedded "personal hub" with access to local files, native app permissions, and over 400 functional interfaces.....
Snap and Perplexity's AI search partnership ended amicably in Q1. Originally, Perplexity planned to pay $400 million annually for integration into Snapchat, but it was terminated due to no broad rollout plan. Some users had previously tested the integration.....
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas argues AI won't disrupt smartphones but will evolve iPhones into 'digital passports'. As AI relies on context, iPhones storing personal data (payments, health, communication) become critical infrastructure, with Apple's chips as an underestimated advantage.....