- Google launches Disco, an experimental browser from Google Labs that integrates Gemini 3 AI into the browsing experience itself.
- The GenTabs feature turns tabs and chat histories into interactive web applications without the need for programming.
- Disco is conceived as a laboratory of ideas for the future of Chrome, not as its replacement, and prioritizes the organization of complex tasks.
- Access is currently limited to macOS users in the United States, via a waiting list, with the possibility of future expansion to other markets.
Google has announced Disco, an experimental browser powered by artificial intelligence It aims to rethink how we navigate the web, especially when we have dozens of tabs open to organize a trip, study, or plan work. Instead of simply displaying pages, this project transforms browsing into a dynamic environment where tools are generated on the fly.
The company frames this development within Google Labs as a testing ground where you can experiment with new forms of interaction, without the pressure of fitting into what we currently understand as a traditional browser. Disco relies on the Gemini 3 AI model and a key component called GenTabs, smart tabs capable of turning complex tasks into small, interactive applications created on the fly.
What is Disco and why does Google define it as a discovery vehicle?
Disco is conceived as a hybrid browser between Chrome and a conversational assistantWhen opening a new window, the user doesn't just see a classic address bar, but a dialog box similar to that of a chatbot. There, they can type what they need, just as they would in Google or a generative AI app.
Following that initial request, The interface is divided between a chat window and a Chrome-like browser.Gemini responds in the conversation panel, suggests relevant links, and with a click, these open in the navigation bar. The assistant functions simultaneously as a search engine, address bar, and session control center.
Google describes Disco as a “discovery vehicle” focused on simplifying the search and organization of informationThe goal is not just to return results, but to help understand what you want to achieve—plan a trip, study a topic, prepare a project—and adapt the browser experience to that specific goal.
The company insists that, as of today, There is no intention for Disco to replace ChromeIts role is that of a laboratory: a space to test ideas that, if they work well, may eventually be integrated into Google's main products in the coming years.
According to the company, this project It originated as an internal experiment during a Chrome team hackathon.The interest it aroused among engineers and designers led to it becoming a more serious initiative within Google Labs, with room to explore less conventional navigation concepts.
GenTabs: tabs that transform into interactive applications
The most striking feature of Disco is GenTabs, a system of smart tabs capable of becoming custom web applications. Instead of simply loading pages, these tabs interpret the context of what the user is doing and generate specific tools for that task.
To achieve this, GenTabs analyzes open tabs, chat history, and session goalWith that information, Gemini 3 builds an interactive interface that can include lists, tables, cards, calendars, or other components, all without the person having to write a single line of code.
The process begins with a simple instruction in natural language: Simply describe what kind of help is needed Or, the system itself can suggest a solution when it detects that the information is becoming scattered. If the user wants to adjust the tool, they can continue interacting with the AI to add fields, change the design, or reorganize the data.
Google emphasizes that GenTabs do not break the Link to the original websiteEach interactive element that is generated maintains references to the pages from which the information comes, so it is always possible to return to the sources to check data, expand on details or compare content.
Behind this approach is the idea that The web can better adapt to complex tasks without forcing users to open dozens of tabs.Instead of the user having to manually sort everything they find, the browser takes care of grouping it and presenting it in a kind of "mini app" designed for that specific case.
From traveling to Japan to studying biology: examples of using Disco and GenTabs
In the initial testing phase, Google has shown specific cases These examples illustrate how Disco can be used in everyday life. One of the most common examples is planning a trip, such as a holiday to see the cherry blossoms in Japan or a getaway to Rome.
In such a situation, the user might type something like “organize a trip to Japan in spring” and Disco will suggest a GenTab with a route plannerThis interactive tab can contain a calendar with the days of the trip, sections for accommodations, activity ideas, maps, and direct links to transport or tourism pages that have been consulted.
Another common example is studying: when asking for “help studying biology” or “explaining entropy for a school assignment,” GenTabs can generate flashcards, summaries and interactive diagramsThe idea is that the browser not only collects articles, but also reorganizes them into a tool that facilitates understanding the topic.
More everyday uses have also been mentioned, such as create a weekly meal plan or a habit-tracking systemIn these scenarios, Disco analyzes recipes, articles, blogs, and other resources, and builds an interface that allows you to adjust menus, quantities, or days of the week without having to constantly jump between tabs.
According to Google, these examples show that AI is not limited to answering questions, but helps to "operate" the informationIn other words, it transforms loose content into concrete workflows: plans, exercises, schedules, or dashboards customized to each person.
Navigating by talking: Gemini 3's role as an integrated assistant
One of the key differences compared to other browsers with AI features is that, in Disco, Gemini 3 is at the heart of the experience And not as a marginal addition. The chat is not just an optional panel, but the primary way to initiate and guide what happens on screen.
As the user types or speaks to the assistant, Gemini suggests next steps, provides links, and recommends when to activate a GenTab. to better organize everything that has been collected. If the chaos of tabs starts to become obvious, you can directly ask them to "organize this" or "create a tool to manage all of the above."
The AI model leverages its ability to interpret natural language and context simultaneouslyIt takes into account the previous questions, the pages that have been opened, and the objectives that have been mentioned. With this overall view, it attempts to reduce intermediate steps between information gathering and concrete action.
Google places this experiment at a time when Browsers and search engines are incorporating AI at a rapid paceIn contrast to proposals that add generative responses on top of classic results, Disco is betting on something more radical: using AI to create interactive interfaces tailored to each task.
In practice, this turns the browser into a kind of no-code authoring environmentwhere anyone can set up small utilities or custom panels in a matter of seconds, simply by asking for what they need in everyday language.
An experimental project looking to the future of Chrome
The company itself insists that Disco It remains an early-stage experimentIt is being tested within the Google Labs and Search Labs ecosystem, with a limited number of users and without a fixed roadmap for its mass release.
The head of the Chrome team explained that The most interesting ideas could end up influencing established products.But there's no guarantee that Disco, as such, will ever become a standalone browser available to everyone. In a way, it's acting as a guinea pig for testing task-centric browsing concepts.
This approach fits with a broader trend: The relationship with the web is shifting from opening pages to solving specific goals.Instead of relying on a collection of sites and apps for everything, the exploration is to have the browser itself build intermediate solutions from information already available on the internet.
For Google, the value of Disk is also in the feedback provided by early adoptersBy putting these kinds of experiments in the hands of real people, the company can see what works, what is confusing, and which ideas are worth refining before integrating them into its core services.
Although there are no dates or public commitments, it is reasonable to think that functions similar to GenTabs or the built-in assistant They could appear in future versions of Chrome or in other company products if the test is well received.
Availability, waiting list and outlook for Spain and Europe
In this first phase, Disco is only available for macOS users Access is managed through a waiting list. Google plans to gradually add participants to evaluate the system's performance and public response.
For now, the test is mainly limited to The United States already has a small group of testersThe company has stated that its priority is to gather detailed feedback, identify problems, and fine-tune both the user experience and the behavior of GenTabs before considering a wider expansion.
Looking ahead to markets like Spain and the rest of EuropeA specific timeline has not yet been announced. However, Google's own communication leaves the door open to expand access to other countries and languages if the initial reception is positive and the proposal is refined.
In the European context, where data regulation and Privacy is especially strictIt will be important to see how Disco adapts to current regulations if it expands beyond the United States. The fact that the browser works with browsing history and conversational context suggests that permission management and transparency will be key issues.
Meanwhile, the project serves as a thermometer to measure the real interest of users in an AI-guided browserand to test whether the idea of turning tabs into applications fits with the usual ways of working and studying in Europe.
With Disco and GenTabs, Google is testing a vision in which Navigating, organizing, and creating tools are combined into a single gestureAlthough for now it is an experiment restricted to macOS and a waiting list in the United States, the ideas being tested could end up shaping the course of future browsers, also in Spain and the rest of Europe, if it is confirmed that they help to tame the chaos of tabs and facilitate everyday digital tasks.
