Spotlight on Perplexity
Your Always-On Research Partner in new.space
Perplexity is like having a personal research assistant who never sleeps, never loses focus, and always remembers to include the sources. At its core, Perplexity delivers timely, accurate answers that are grounded in real-time information from the web. Unlike static AI responses that rely only on pre-trained knowledge, Perplexity actively pulls in up-to-date data so your answers are as fresh as today’s headlines.
That makes it a fantastic choice for any feature or workflow where recency and trust matter. Whether you’re scanning industry trends, validating claims, or hunting down obscure but relevant facts, Perplexity ensures you’re getting the most reliable view of the present moment — all without opening another browser tab.
Perplexity is great for:
Current events briefings: Generate daily or weekly summaries of breaking news with links to reputable sources.
Market intelligence: Stay ahead with competitor overviews, emerging trend reports, and industry forecasts.
Fact-checking: Verify claims instantly, with source citations included for easy review.
Research copilots: Help users deep-dive into niche topics without manually combing through dozens of search results.
Educational Q&A: Provide students with trustworthy, sourced explanations that encourage exploration.
How to Use Perplexity in new.space
Start a Brainstorm in a space by either:
Create a new Brainstorm from the add (+ button) screen, select Perplexity as the model
Long press on an item, choose Brainstorm, and then ask Perplexity about the item you selected
Choose “Select items” in a space, select several, then tap the Brainstorm icon at the bottom to ask Perplexity about all of those items
Any new.space paid account of 1.99 per month or more has full access to Perplexity. Turn on “Advanced mode” to be able to choose exactly which Perplexity model you want to use (Sonar Pro or Sonar Reasoning).
And, you can use your own Perplexity account for free today by providing your Perplexity API key into your integration’s settings in new.space.
How to Get the Most Out of Perplexity
To unlock Perplexity’s full potential, be specific in your queries and lean into follow-up questions. The more detail you provide, the better the system can refine its search and deliver exactly what you need. You can add files, links, images, or notes to your Brainstorm to give Perplexity all the information it needs to find the information you're looking for. If you’re looking for something that changes rapidly (like tech product launches or market movements), include a time frame in your request. And don’t overlook the value of the citations — they’re not just proof, they’re springboards for deeper investigation.
Perplexity doesn’t just give you answers — it gives you confidence in those answers. By combining real-time retrieval with AI summarization, it turns every interaction into a fast, reliable research session. If your work depends on staying informed and credible, Perplexity is an indispensable ally.
How are you using Brainstorms in your Spaces? Comment below and let us know.
And happy sharing,
Nathan