The topic New Google Labs ‘Dreambeans’ app is like a hyper-personalized Google Now is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Google Labs today announced an experimental Dreambeans app on Android and iOS to “proactively dream up personalized daily stories that cut through the clutter and connect you to what matters.”
It leverages the same Personal Intelligence system used by the Gemini app and AI Mode to “curate stories that inspire and delight you.” Dreambeans draws from Gmail, Google Calendar, Photos, YouTube, and Search history. During setup, users can specify which apps to connect to. Additionally, “choices you make in Dreambeans do not impact the ones you make for Personal Intelligence in other products.”
The goal is not to scroll forever, it’s a finite collection of stories designed to spark new ideas and allow you to focus on what matters to you.
You can provide feedback on recommendations that don’t match and add your own, like new hobbies.
Nano Banana 2 is used for illustrations with fullscreen artwork and a stories-like interface.
for example, I got a Gmail confirmation that my puppy’s treats were delivered and Dreambeans surfaced training tips for using them. It also referenced the Google Calendar reminder I have of my friend coming to town and provided recommendations of dog-friendly restaurants near me. Each story includes a unique illustration, reflecting the people and places you frequent the most.
A chat interface lets you dive deeper, with Dreambeans also finding information from the web. In the same example:
That could be pointing you to the nearest dog parks or suggesting puppy training classes. Save your favorites to your library and go back anytime.
The “dream” is how the app works overnight to find meaning in the content overload across your connected apps. It then distills what it finds into “beans” – a fresh collection of stories brewed for you each morning.
It will be very interesting to see how Dreambeans gets applied to Google products. for example, “CC” from Google Labs just launched as Daily brief in the Gemini app.