Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use
Google expands AI utility as Gemini 3.5 Flash introduces computer use capabilities and a new 'Select from screen' tool for Chrome.
📍 The outcome
Google introduced computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash to enable automation and the building of agents across platforms. Additionally, Gemini in Chrome added a ‘Select from screen’ tool.
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The brief
Google has introduced computer use capabilities to Gemini 3.5 Flash, allowing the model to control computers and build agents that operate across various platforms. Additionally, Gemini in Chrome now includes a 'Select from screen' tool.
Coverage from blog.google, 9to5Google, and nokiapoweruser.com emphasizes the shift toward enhanced automation and direct screen interaction. Seeking Alpha and Crypto Briefing highlight the model's ability to function across platforms for automation purposes.
Future developments involve the practical application of these agents and the integration of the 'Select from screen' tool within the Chrome browser ecosystem.
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Who reported it (5)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash integrates computer use for enhanced automation Crypto Briefing · 34d ago
- Google just gave Gemini 3.5 Flash a screen—and it can control your computer nokiapoweruser.com · 34d ago
- Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash can now build agents to operate across platforms Seeking Alpha · 34d ago
- Introducing computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash blog.google · 34d ago
- Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use 9to5Google · 34d ago
Quick answers
What new tool was added to Gemini in Chrome?
Gemini in Chrome has added a 'Select from screen' tool.
What is the primary new capability of Gemini 3.5 Flash?
Gemini 3.5 Flash now integrates computer use, allowing it to control computers and build agents that operate across platforms.
Which sources reported on these updates?
The updates were reported by blog.google, 9to5Google, nokiapoweruser.com, Seeking Alpha, and Crypto Briefing.
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