Google has unveiled another experimental artificial intelligence project, introducing a Gemini-powered tool called ‘Disco’ that can transform an ordinary browser tab into an interactive web application. The feature is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to rethink how users browse, research, and plan online using AI.

Disco is currently in an experimental phase, with access limited to users who sign up via a waitlist. Google says the tool will eventually evolve into a broader platform hosting multiple AI-powered features.

What is Disco and how does it work?

At the heart of Disco is a feature called GenTabs. The process is simple:

  • A user selects an open browser tab
  • They prompt Disco to convert it into a web app
  • The AI then generates a lightweight, interactive application using the content from that page

Instead of passively reading a webpage, users can explore information through visual elements, summaries, interactive tools, and structured layouts, all controlled by how they prompt the AI.

According to Google, the goal is to make information easier to understand, manipulate, and act upon, especially for complex topics or planning tasks.

From entropy to travel planning

Google demonstrated Disco with several examples to highlight its versatility.

In one case, a webpage explaining entropy was converted into an interactive app that visually represented what entropy might look like, alongside tools to summarise the content for writing or study.

In another example, Disco was used to plan a winter trip. The AI-generated app combined:

  • Location details
  • An embedded Google Maps view
  • Calendar integration
  • A dynamic itinerary builder
  • Map pins showing routes and destinations

All of this information appeared within a single interactive interface, eliminating the need to switch between multiple tabs and apps.

Planning meals, gardens and more

Google also showcased Disco’s ability to generate:

  • Interactive meal planners
  • Vegetable garden planners
  • Other structured planning tools

The idea is that instead of juggling spreadsheets, notes, maps, and calendars, users can rely on a single AI-generated app tailored to their task.

“If you want to plan something, this could actually be useful,” Google researchers suggested during the demonstration.

A different take on AI-powered browsing

Disco represents a notable shift in Google’s approach to AI-assisted web browsing. While many AI companies are focusing on AI-native browsers—such as Perplexity’s Comet or Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge—Google already has Gemini integrated into Chrome.

Rather than replacing the browser experience, Disco aims to reimagine what a browser tab can become, turning static web pages into interactive tools for deeper exploration and decision-making.

This approach blends research, planning, and execution into a single workflow.

Early days, limited access

For now, Disco is available only to a small group of testers. Users interested in trying it must join a waitlist, and Google has indicated that approved testers may also gain access to future Disco features as the platform expands.

The company has not shared a timeline for a public rollout, but says GenTabs is just the first step in what it envisions as a multi-feature AI platform.

Why it matters

As AI becomes more embedded in everyday computing, tools like Disco hint at a future where users no longer just consume information—but interact with it dynamically. For students, professionals, and planners alike, the ability to turn web content into functional apps could significantly change how people learn, organise, and make decisions online.

Whether Disco becomes a mainstream feature or remains an experimental sandbox will depend on user adoption—but it clearly signals Google’s intent to push AI beyond chat and search into hands-on digital workflows