Google has officially launched “Disco”, an experimental AI-powered web browser experience designed to radically rethink how we interact with the internet. Built by Google Labs and powered by the company’s newest Gemini 3 artificial intelligence model, Disco transforms ordinary browsing into dynamic, intelligent task-oriented interactions.
The browser’s standout feature — GenTabs — automatically converts clusters of open tabs into interactive mini-applications that help users complete complex tasks with less effort and more automation.
What Is Google’s AI Browser ‘Disco’?
Disco is not just another browser — it’s a reimagined web experience. Rather than simply showing web pages like a traditional browser, Disco uses AI to:
- 🧠 Create interactive tools from your open tabs, such as planners, maps, calendars or dashboards.
- 📋 Generate “GenTabs” apps that understand user context based on browsing history, prompts, and your open pages
- 🔎 Help manage and complete tasks more intuitively, such as travel planning, project research, or studying — without juggling dozens of tabs
The AI doesn’t replace web content but enhances how you work with it, preserving links back to original sources while giving users a more interactive and contextual experience. The Verge
GenTabs — AI-Driven Mini Apps for Browsing
At the heart of Disco is GenTabs — a feature that uses Gemini AI to interpret what you’re trying to accomplish and suggests or builds mini-web applications tailored to your goals. For example:
✔️ Plan a trip with timelines and locations
✔️ Visualise study material or summaries
✔️ Convert research tabs into a task-specific workspace
This proactive AI capability moves beyond standard search results and into a workspace that thinks ahead.
Early Access and Availability
Google has opened a waitlist for early adopters, beginning with macOS users and gradually expanding to other platforms. Disco is positioned as an experimental tool, providing insights and feedback that could shape future mainstream browsing features — potentially even influencing Chrome’s long-term evolution.
Currently, Disco remains in limited testing, but its core innovations suggest a major shift in how AI may integrate with everyday web use.
Why This Matters for the Future of Browsing
Experts see Disco as part of a broader movement toward AI-first web navigation:
- 🌍 Reimagining browsing workflows beyond static tabs and search boxes.
- 🤖 Adding AI as an interactive partner, not just a passive tool.
- ⚙️ Blending traditional browsing with intelligent app creation, making research and daily tasks simpler and more efficient.
By experimenting with AI-driven mini apps and context-aware tools, Google aims to keep pace with competitors exploring similar innovations in AI-powered browsing.
