Google unveils a new Chrome shortcut “@gemini” that lets you chat with Google’s AI in the address bar

Google’s always got something up its sleeve, and this time it’s shaking up how we search online with a slick new Chrome shortcut. You can now talk to Gemini directly, thanks to the new Chrome feature.

So, what’s the deal? Well, on Wednesday, Google dropped the bombshell unveiling a neat Chrome “@gemini” shortcut that makes diving into Gemini conversations a breeze straight from the browser’s address bar. And it’s not just Chrome getting the Gemini treatment, oh no. Google’s spreading the love, rolling out Gemini to apps like Maps and YouTube.

According to Google’s official post on Xeet (formerly Twitter), you can now kickstart your chitchat with Gemini using this nifty new shortcut in the Chrome desktop address bar. All you gotta do is type ‘@gemini’ followed by whatever you’re itching to ask, right there in Chrome’s address bar. No need to hop around to a different site.

Here’s the lowdown on how to get chatting with Gemini directly in Chrome:

1. Type “@” in the desktop address bar and select Chat with Gemini.
2. Drop your question or whatever you’re curious about.
3. Voila! Your answer awaits over at http://gemini.google.com.

Below is an X video of the @gemini AI search assistant works.

https://twitter.com/googlechrome/status/1785402781144093181

In recent months, Gemini’s Extensions feature has been flexing its muscles too, linking up the chatbot with Maps, YouTube, Hotels, and Workspace. Pretty snazzy, right? But hold onto your hats, folks, these features are only rolling out to certain languages and countries for now.

Why’s all this jazz important, you ask? Well, Gemini just made itself a whole lot more user-friendly with these shortcuts and integrations. It’s not just about expanding its reach, it’s about welcoming a whole new crowd into the AI fold. These subtle tweaks might seem small, but trust us, they’re the ones that shake up how we do things online.