Gemini in Chrome AI pointer integration
Use your pointer to ask Gemini about parts of a webpage in Chrome.
AI pointer integration allowing users to interact with Gemini by pointing at specific elements on a webpage.
Where
Google Chrome browser
Why
To enable users to ask context-aware questions about webpage content directly, such as comparing products or visualizing items, without complex prompts.
What it does and when to use it
Gemini is being integrated into Chrome with an AI pointer feature. This allows users to point at specific sections of a webpage and ask Gemini questions or request actions related to that content, streamlining on-page interactions.
Sources and credit
- Reimagining the mouse pointer for the AI era ↗Google DeepMind Blog · Google DeepMind Blog · Mar 29, 2026 · paraphrased
First seen on Subvolts Mar 29, 2026. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Where it shows up
- Reimagining the mouse pointer for the AI eraGoogle · Google DeepMind Blog · Mar 29, 2026
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Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- The sources used it with Gemini.
- Where did this come from?
- Google DeepMind Blog (Google DeepMind Blog). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.