Gemini in Chrome Adds 'Select from Screen'; 3.5 Flash Now Has Computer Control Ability
Google is rolling out a new 'Select from screen' tool for Gemini in Chrome. Users can click a button next to the prompt box to highlight the current tab and freely select any text or image, which is automatically added to the conversation. The feature is being gradually rolled out with Chrome 149; restarting the browser enables it if not immediately available. This move greatly simplifies feeding screen information into the AI assistant, ideal for quick questions or page element analysis.
Chrome Gemini Adds Screen Select Feature, 3.5 Flash Now Controls Computers
Google’s Chrome Gemini assistant now offers a handy “Select from screen” tool that lets you grab text or images from the current tab and add them to your prompt. Meanwhile, the Gemini 3.5 Flash model gains built-in “computer use” capabilities for developers. Here’s what’s new and how it works.
Gemini in Chrome Gets Screen Selection Tool & 3.5 Flash Computer Control Ability
Google has rolled out a new "Select from screen" tool for the Gemini assistant in Chrome, letting users highlight any text or image on the current tab and automatically add it to the Gemini prompt. Available as part of Chrome 149, restarting the browser may be needed to see it. It
Chrome Gemini Adds Screen Selection Tool, 3.5 Flash Gains Computer Use Abilities
Google is rolling out a new "Select from screen" feature for the Gemini assistant in Chrome, letting you quickly grab text or images from any tab to add to your prompts. Plus, the Gemini 3.5 Flash model now includes built-in computer use capabilities via the API, enabling it to simulate human interactions with graphical interfaces. Learn how these updates streamline AI-powered browsing and automation.
Gemini Adds 'Select from Screen' to Chrome; 3.5 Flash Now Controls Computers
Google is rolling out a new "Select from screen" tool for Gemini in Chrome, letting you grab text or images from a page without screenshots or copy-paste. Meanwhile, the Gemini 3.5 Flash model now comes with built-in computer control via the API, enabling AI to navigate interfaces like a human — a big step for automation and smart agents. Here's what you need to know.