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Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use - 9to5Google

Google just gave Gemini a screen. Gemini 3.5 Flash can now see and control your computer—starting with Chrome.

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Why it matters

Google is shipping computer-use capabilities to Gemini 3.5 Flash, enabling the model to operate across platforms and automate workflows. This is a product feature deployment that moves agent-as-capability from lab to user-facing tool.

The key facts

5 to know
  1. Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use capability

  2. New 'Select from screen' tool added to Gemini in Chrome

  3. Agents can now operate across multiple platforms

  4. Feature enables automated computer control and workflow automation

  5. Published June 24, 2026

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Publisher excerpt: Gemini in Chrome adds ‘Select from screen’ tool as Gemini 3.5 Flash gains computer use 9to5Google Introducing computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash blog.google Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash can now build agents to operate across platforms Seeking Alpha Google just gave Gemini 3.5 Flash a screen—and it can…
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