Welcome to Hashtag Trending! In this episode, host Jim Love discusses Google's launch of Gemini 3.0, an AI model with a unified multimodal engine that has set new benchmark highs. The episode dives into how this new model challenges the AI landscape, including reactions from key industry players like Microsoft and OpenAI. Satya Nadella outlines Microsoft's need to reinvent its business model in the face of these advancements, while Google pushes for a 1000-fold increase in computing power over the next few years. Tune in to understand how Gemini 3.0 is not just shifting but accelerating the pace of AI innovation.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:21 Gemini 3.0: A Game Changer in AI
00:56 Google's Unified Multimodal Engine
05:09 Industry Reactions to Gemini 3.0
07:32 Microsoft's AI Reinvention
10:30 Google's Ambitious AI Expansion
12:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Exploring the Power of Google Gemini 3.0 and Nano Banana Pro

In this episode, the hosts discuss the impressive capabilities of Google's latest AI advancements: Gemini 3.0 and Nano Banana Pro. They delve into how these tools provide a comprehensive, multimodal solution that integrates across text, images, and video, showcasing their potential for creative projects, coding assistance, and business applications. The episode highlights the seamless integration of these AIs into everyday tasks, such as generating menus, creating applications, and even analyzing videos. The hosts also share their experiences with these AIs, noting their significance in pushing the boundaries of technology and creativity. Special thanks to Meter for supporting the podcast.

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00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:23 Synth Pop Band Fun
01:13 Google's Big Release: Gemini 3.0
04:16 Exploring Google Tools and Platforms
08:19 Hands-On with Gemini and AI Studio
16:15 Anti-Gravity: Google's New Vibe Coding Platform
23:23 Gemini 3.0 vs. ChatGPT 5.1
31:03 Learning with Gemini: A Historical Dive
36:38 Turning YouTube Videos into Recipes with Gemini
38:22 Analyzing Videos Frame by Frame with Google
39:18 Creating a Graphical Menu with AI
42:18 Gemini 3.0 vs. ChatGPT: A Comparison
46:44 The Power of AI in Creative Projects
51:54 The Future of AI in Business and Creativity
01:08:18 Holiday Fun with AI
01:10:25 Conclusion and Sponsor Message