Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use
Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use and a 'Select from screen' tool in Chrome
📍 The outcome
Google introduced a "Select from screen" tool in Gemini within Chrome, alongside the addition of computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash. This update enables enhanced automation and the ability to build agents that can operate across platforms.
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The brief
Gemini 3.5 Flash now integrates computer use, enhancing automation capabilities. Coverage from outlets including 9to5Google, Crypto Briefing, and blog.google emphasizes the new 'Select from screen' tool in Chrome and the ability to build agents to operate across platforms.
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Who reported it (6)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash integrates computer use for enhanced automation Crypto Briefing · 47d ago
- Google just gave Gemini 3.5 Flash a screen—and it can control your computer nokiapoweruser.com · 47d ago
- Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash can now build agents to operate across platforms Seeking Alpha · 47d ago
- Introducing computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash blog.google · 47d ago
- Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use 9to5Google · 47d ago
- Computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash Hacker News · 47d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What is Gemini 3.5 Flash?
Gemini 3.5 Flash is an AI model that has been updated to integrate computer use
What is the 'Select from screen' tool?
The 'Select from screen' tool is a new feature in Chrome that allows users to interact with their screen
What can Gemini 3.5 Flash do?
Gemini 3.5 Flash can build agents to operate across platforms and automate tasks
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