Google Unveils Disco, an AI Browser That Turns Prompts Into Apps
This year has seen a surge in AI-powered browsers and chatbot integrations across the tech industry. However, a new experimental browser called Disco introduces a different approach. Built on Gemini 3, it focuses on turning prompts into interactive experiences rather than static pages. As a result, browsing shifts toward building tools in real time.
The browser is designed to rethink how users explore and create on the web. Instead of simply opening websites, it emphasizes task-based interaction. Therefore, users can move from searching to doing within the same interface.
How GenTabs Turns Prompts Into Apps
Unlike traditional browsers, Disco relies on a feature called GenTabs. When users enter a query, GenTabs opens relevant tabs and then creates a custom mini-app. For example, a travel-related prompt automatically becomes a planner. Similarly, students can request help with a subject, and the browser generates an app that visualizes key concepts.
While AI chatbots already offer similar assistance, Disco adds another layer. Specifically, it generates personalized experiences on the fly. It does so by using Gemini 3 and drawing from browser activity and chat history. As a result, each app adapts more closely to individual needs.
Once an app is created, users can refine it using natural language prompts. In addition, GenTabs links back to original sources, which helps maintain context and traceability.
Availability and Future Outlook
Access to Disco currently requires joining a waitlist through a Labs page. Moreover, the browser is available only on macOS. Although the company notes that ideas from Disco could later appear in other products, its broader release remains uncertain. Therefore, for now, Disco stands as an experimental glimpse into how AI may reshape browsing and app creation.
