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Googlebook's best feature is already available in Chrome on your laptop - Android Central

Google just shipped 'Magic Pointer'—an AI mouse controller that's already live in Chrome. Here's what it actually does.

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Why it matters

Google DeepMind is moving AI interaction beyond chatbots into OS-level control with Magic Pointer, a feature that reimagines how users interact with their devices. This represents a shift from model capability announcements to consumer-facing AI products shipping in mainstream browsers.

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6 to know
  1. Google DeepMind launched 'Magic Pointer' feature

  2. Feature available in Chrome on laptop

  3. Coming to Gemini in Chrome

  4. Described as 'reimagining the mouse pointer' with AI

  5. Demo versions available for testing

  6. Published May 13, 2026

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Publisher excerpt: Googlebook's best feature is already available in Chrome on your laptop Android Central Shaping the future of AI interaction by reimagining the mouse pointer Google DeepMind DeepMind details Googlebook ‘Magic Pointer’ with demos you can try, also coming to Gemini in Chrome 9to5Google How Google Is…
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