I let Chrome's AI agent shop, research, and email for me - here's how it went

• Chrome Auto Browse uses Gemini to handle multi-step web tasks like shopping and research. • Purchases require user confirmation, keeping control while AI drafts emails and orders. • Feature is desktop-only, available to eligible US subscribers, not yet on mobile. • Author tested AI agent by ordering gadgets, researching specs, and sending follow-up emails. • Results show AI can streamline routine tasks, but still needs human oversight for accuracy.

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• https://www.zdnet.com/article/chrome-auto-browse/
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-android-browsers-that-are-better-than-chrome-and-why-i-prefer-them/
• https://www.zdnet.com/article/acer-chromebook-plus-516-ge-cloud-gaming-review/