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Perplexity just launched a new Pro-only feature called Labs, and in this video, I’ll show you exactly what it can do—and whether it’s worth paying $20/month to access it. I tested it so you don’t have to.
We’ll test Labs across 3 real examples to explore what it does well—and where it falls short:
✅ An in-depth research report on Shopify’s latest 10-K filing
✅ A QR code generator web app with tracking features
✅ A live dashboard showing real-time U.S. national debt
📊 What Makes Perplexity Labs Unique:
– Combines web research with Python-powered data analysis
– Builds mini apps and interactive dashboards
– Allows source selection (e.g., SEC, Reddit, Finance, Academic Papers)
– Supports file uploads and citations for transparency
– Can generate code and let you download full project files
🔬 Real Use Cases Covered:
1. Shopify Stock Analysis – Automated financial research report + custom charts
2. QR Code Generator App – Basic UI + tracking, but not fully functional
3. U.S. Debt Dashboard – Real-time updates + full code export and visualizations
💡 Final Verdict:
Best for: Students, researchers, and analysts who want automated charts, dashboards, and data reports
Not ideal for: App builders — tools like Lovable or Bolt are better for functional MVPs
🌐 Resources & Tools Mentioned:
Affiliate Disclosure: some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!
Perplexity Labs: https://www.perplexity.ai/labs
Lovable (for building AI apps): https://lovable.dev/#via=nocodemba
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