Google GenTabs: How Google’s AI Browser Turns Open Tabs into Interactive Apps

Introduction: The Problem with Too Many Browser Tabs

Modern web browsing is broken.

Whether you’re planning a trip, researching a topic, comparing products, or learning a new skill, you often end up with dozens of open browser tabs. Instead of helping, those tabs fragment attention, increase cognitive load, and reduce productivity.

Google is experimenting with a radically different approach.

Through Google Labs, the company has introduced Disco, an experimental AI-powered browser, and its most innovative feature: GenTabs — a system that uses AI to turn your open browser tabs into interactive, task-specific applications.

This is not just an AI assistant. It’s a new browser paradigm.

What Is Google Disco?

Disco is an experimental AI-first browser developed by Google Labs. Unlike traditional browsers that passively display web pages, Disco is designed to actively help users complete tasks.

Understand browsing context across multiple tabs
Track user intent through conversation and activity
Synthesize information from different sources
Generate dynamic, interactive tools on demand

Instead of managing tabs yourself, Disco manages them for you.

At launch, Disco is available as a macOS-only experiment via a Google Labs waitlist.

What Is GenTabs?

GenTabs (Generated Tabs) is the core innovation inside Disco.

GenTabs analyzes your currently open browser tabs and automatically generates a custom interactive application tailored to your task.

Instead of summarizing information, GenTabs builds interfaces.

Key Features of GenTabs

Converts multiple tabs into a single interactive workspace
Creates no-code mini apps automatically
Updates dynamically as you open or close tabs
Maintains traceable links to original sources
Designed for real-world workflows, not static answers

In short: GenTabs transforms browsing into building.

Google Disco GenTab Meal Plan Video

Watch the official Google Disco GenTab meal plan video:

Official Demo Video

Watch the official Google Disco and GenTabs demo video: