This week, I’ve been testing a new AI browser called Comet, built by the team behind Perplexity. It genuinely stopped me mid-scroll.
It looks sleek. The interface is beautifully built, but the real surprise isn’t how it looks; it’s what it does. The first time you watch it open websites, read through them, and pull the key details into one clean table, something clicks. You realise this isn’t another chatbot trying to impress you, it’s the first one that quietly starts pulling its weight.
In this edition, I’m breaking down what actually matters, how to download it, how to use it, and what to watch out for. The good, the bad, and the quietly brilliant. Because I promised you from day one: no gatekeeping, no hype, just the truth about the tools worth knowing.
How it works
Comet is a web browser, just like Chrome, Safari, or Edge, the thing you use to open the internet.
But it’s built around AI from Perplexity, which means it doesn’t just show websites, it can actually read and understand them for you.
So instead of you jumping between ten tabs trying to compare things or collect information, Comet does it in one go.
You type a question, and it quietly searches, reads, and gives you a clean summary, usually with links to where it found the answers.
In short:
Chrome lets you browse.
Comet helps you think.
How to get and install Comet
If you’ve never tried an AI browser before, don’t worry, installing Comet is as simple as downloading Chrome or Safari.
Here’s exactly what to do:
Go to perplexity.ai/comet
You’ll see a clean white page that says “The browser that works for you.”
Click the big Download Comet button in the middle.
Start the installation
A window will appear that says “Welcome to Comet” with a Start install button.
Click it and let the setup run; it only takes about a minute.
Sign in to unlock Comet
When it opens, you’ll see “Sign in to unlock the full power of Comet.”
Choose Continue with Google, Continue with Apple, or use your email.
This connects your browser to your Perplexity account and activates the AI features.
Meet your AI Assistant
Once you’re in, Comet introduces the Comet Assistant, your built-in AI helper.
It can read your emails, check your calendar, and summarise messages or websites directly inside the browser.
Think of it as a quiet co-pilot sitting beside your tabs, ready to handle small tasks while you focus on bigger ones.
Import your Chrome setup (optional)
Comet will ask if you’d like to import your bookmarks, history, and passwords from Chrome.
You can click Import to bring everything over, or choose Do this later; it works perfectly either way.Once this is done, you’re ready.
You’ll see a sleek homepage with a search bar at the top, that’s where you’ll type your first question and watch Comet do the thinking for you.
Your first real test: let Comet think for you
Here’s the moment that made me stop and stare at the screen for a second.
You know how we normally research?
Open five tabs, skim a few lines, get lost, copy a few notes… and then give up halfway.
With Comet, I decided to test something simple but real:
Could it read four different AI tool websites and create one clean comparison table for me?
Here’s exactly what I did:
I opened these four websites in Comet:
Zapier
Make
IFTTT
n8n
In Comet’s search bar (that small box that says “Ask anything. Type / for shortcuts.”), I typed:
“Extract from all open tabs the main features, pricing tiers, and ideal use cases of each tool, and create a comparison table.”
Then I hit Enter.
And this is what happened next:
Comet opened every site, read through them, and built a side-by-side table with real information, not guesses.
In under a minute, what would have taken me half an hour was done, clean, readable, and ready to use.
It’s not just fast; it’s organised thinking.
Instead of drowning in open tabs, you end up with one clear answer that you can save, copy, or build on.
The honest part
I promised you from day one that I’d tell the truth, not just what sounds exciting.
So here it is, the real story after using Comet for a week.
It’s powerful, but not perfect.
Sometimes it mixes up details or skips bits of information, so always double-check what it gives you.
You’ll also need to sign in with Google, Apple, or email, which means your searches and browsing may be stored on Perplexity’s servers. That’s standard for most AI tools, but I’d still avoid using it for anything private or sensitive until the company is clearer about its data policy.
You might notice the usual early-stage hiccups, pages freezing, missing links, or slow loading when sites are complicated. That’s normal for something this new.
Bottom line:
Comet is one of the most exciting AI browsers I’ve seen so far, but it’s still a toddler, not a professional assistant.
Use it to save time, not to outsource your judgment.
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These are the spaces where ideas turn into conversations, and conversations spark real change.
Next week, we’ll explore what else Comet can do, from finding clients to acting as your personal assistant. It’s one of the most useful upgrades I’ve tested, and I can’t wait to share it with you.
Thanks for reading,
See you next Wednesday with more ways to cut the busywork and get your time back.
Orgesa Meli
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