I used Perplexity to make a restaurant reservation - now I'm wondering if Google is holding us back
Briefly

Perplexity introduced a new feature that allows users to make restaurant reservations directly through OpenTable, eliminating app-switching during the process. This integration enables the chatbot to provide curated restaurant recommendations, including unique finds and historical details about buildings. Users can easily select restaurants, specify reservation times and party sizes, and even include special requests. The interface mirrors OpenTable's, resulting in a seamless user experience.
Perplexity's new feature lets you make a restaurant reservation straight through OpenTable, integrating the reservation system without relying solely on AI.
Users can query Perplexity for restaurant options without switching apps, enhancing the simplicity of making reservations directly from the chatbot.
Perplexity curated a list of local restaurants and provided detailed historical information about each, going beyond simple recommendations.
The reservation process through Perplexity uses the same interface as OpenTable, allowing users to select dates, times, and special requests seamlessly.
Read at ZDNET
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