Perplexity Expands AI Ecosystem: From Email Assistant and Comet Browser to Samsung TV Integration

Perplexity’s Growing AI Ecosystem: A Timeline of Innovation and Expansion

Perplexity, the AI search startup known for its conversational and context-aware technology, has been busy broadening its AI ecosystem in 2025. Over the past few months, the company has unveiled a series of major product updates and partnerships — from AI-powered email tools to a new browser and now a smart TV app.

November 2025: Perplexity TV App Arrives on Samsung Smart TVs

Continuing its expansion beyond the web, Perplexity partnered with Samsung in November 2025 to bring its AI search engine to 2025 Samsung smart TVs. The new Perplexity TV app allows users to search the web using voice or text, turning their living rooms into AI-powered information hubs.

Samsung confirmed that older 2024 and 2023 models will receive the app through an OTA update later this year. To encourage adoption, Perplexity is offering a free 12-month Pro subscription for those who install and activate the app via QR code.

However, the partnership also raised eyebrows due to Perplexity’s recent controversies. The company has faced multiple copyright infringement lawsuits — including claims from Cloudflare, Japanese media companies, and Merriam-Webster — for allegedly scraping and misattributing content.

Despite the scrutiny, the Samsung collaboration marks a major milestone, bringing AI search directly into millions of households.

October 2025: Comet AI Browser Becomes Free for Everyone

Just a week later, in early October 2025, Perplexity made another bold move by making its Comet AI browser free for all users worldwide. Previously limited to Perplexity Max members at $200 per month, Comet had already attracted millions to its waitlist.

The browser integrates Perplexity AI as the default search engine, featuring an AI chatbot sidebar that can summarize webpages, answer questions, and perform basic tasks like sending emails or finding directions. By offering Comet for free, Perplexity opened the door to a wider audience and directly challenged competitors like Google Chrome and The Browser Company’s Dia, both of which are incorporating AI search features.

This change signaled Perplexity’s ambition to dominate AI-assisted browsing — positioning Comet as a serious alternative in the growing smart browser market. 

September 2025: Launch of Perplexity’s AI Email Assistant

In late September 2025, Perplexity introduced its AI Email Assistant, a productivity-focused tool designed to help users manage their inboxes efficiently. Available exclusively to Max subscribers, the assistant can schedule meetings, organize and prioritize emails, and even draft replies in the user’s writing style.

At launch, the tool supported Gmail and Outlook, allowing users to interact with the assistant by simply sending an email to Perplexity’s designated address. While the company emphasized user privacy by stating that emails are not used for training its models, the feature leverages tone and writing patterns to create personalized responses.

This marked Perplexity’s first major step into AI-driven productivity tools, though its high $200 monthly subscription raised eyebrows among users.

Conclusion: Perplexity’s Ambitious Push Into the AI Future

From productivity and browsing to home entertainment, Perplexity’s 2025 roadmap underscores its determination to build an interconnected AI ecosystem. The company’s moves — despite ongoing legal hurdles — show its commitment to embedding AI in every corner of digital life.

Whether managing emails, browsing the web, or asking questions from your TV, Perplexity is making sure its AI assistant is never more than a voice command away.