Perplexity has upgraded its Comet AI assistant to handle tasks across multiple browser tabs, tackle more complex multi‑step quests, and ask for user permission before taking direct actions. The update extends Comet’s attention span, improves its web awareness, and adds a control layer that keeps users in the driver’s seat. Internal tests show a 23% boost in successful task completion, positioning Comet as a more capable background helper for web research and digital paperwork. Read more →

Apple has released the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta updates, showcasing a new Liquid Glass design, refreshed Phone and Messages apps, live translation, and enhanced privacy tools. The beta adds multitasking capabilities to iPadOS, new AirPods functions, and a FaceTime safety feature that detects nudity. While Siri remains unchanged for now, Apple hints at future AI integration. The updates are available to developers and the public via the Apple Beta Software Program, with most recent iPhone models and iPads from 2019 onward eligible for upgrade. Read more →