Google Labs announced an experimental project called Disco and tested the feature GenTabs for the first time. Based on Gemini 3, this feature "remixes" multiple web tabs currently open by users into interactive mini web applications, which can be used to complete complex tasks such as travel planning, topic research, and learning organization, reducing the cost of repeatedly switching between a large number of tabs.
GenTabs will automatically generate interfaces and components according to the target based on the user's open tabs and conversation context, and users can continue to modify and supplement them in natural language. The generated content emphasizes "binding" to the web page and provides a link to the original page, making it easy to trace back to the source of information. Google said the project is still an early prototype and may be unstable or failed.
In terms of experience, Disco is currently open on a waitlist, initially mainly for testers over the age of 18 in the United States, and may require the signing of a confidentiality agreement. The registration and usage prompts also state that data including AI chat and browsing activities will be sent and recorded during use, and may be manually reviewed to improve AI, and it is recommended to avoid using it in sensitive website scenarios such as banking and medical care.
FAQ
Q: What is the product positioning of the Disco project?
A: Disco is an experimental browsing and building platform from Google Labs to test new ways to use web pages for "tasks".
Q: How does GenTabs turn tabs into apps?
A: GenTabs reads open web pages and task targets, automatically generates interactive interfaces, and allows iterative adjustments in natural language.
Q: How can ordinary users qualify for Disco and GenTabs experience?
A: Currently, the application is mainly through the waitlist, the number of places is limited, and there may be conditions such as region, age and confidentiality agreement.
Q: What are some things to keep in mind about privacy and data at Disco?
A: The prompt message says that chats and browsing content will be recorded and may be manually reviewed, and it is recommended not to enter confidential information and avoid using sensitive websites.
Q: Is Disco equivalent to an official alternative to Chrome?
A: Officially, it is positioned as an experimental project, and it is still uncertain whether it will enter larger-scale products in the future.
