Google has introduced a groundbreaking experimental browser called “Disco,” developed by the Chrome team, aimed at redefining the way users interact with the web. What sets Disco apart is its ability to receive a user query, automatically open multiple relevant tabs, and even generate custom applications designed for specific tasks — all without requiring the user to create anything manually.
For example, if a user requests travel tips, Disco generates a fully functional trip-planning app. If the user needs study support, it instantly builds a flashcard system tailored to their learning needs.
This is made possible through a new feature known as GenTabs, dynamic AI-generated pages powered by Google’s latest Gemini models — particularly Gemini 3, which can now produce interactive interfaces instead of simple text or images.
Parisa Tabriz, head of the Chrome team, emphasized that Disco is not meant to replace Chrome. Instead, it serves as an experiment to understand how users behave when transitioning from traditional tab use to creating personal, task-oriented apps generated on the fly.
She explained that the project was designed to encourage users to explore more of the web. Chrome engineers observed that many users remain inside AI chat responses without diving deeper into referenced tabs or sources. Disco attempts to change this behavior by giving standard tabs a stronger presence, prompting users to add more context and expand their exploration within each GenTab.
Early feedback has been promising, with data suggesting that users are already engaging more actively with open tabs.
As for the future of GenTabs, its long-term direction remains uncertain. It is still unclear whether these AI-generated interfaces will evolve into persistent web apps with shareable links or remain temporary experiences that disappear when closed. Tabriz noted that both possibilities are viable and that the team is also exploring ways to let users extract key information from GenTabs into productivity tools like Google Workspace.
With Disco, the web browser shifts from being a passive window into content to becoming an active creator of personalized tools, signaling a new era of intelligent, adaptive browsing.
