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Gemini 3 = Google’s Best AI Yet
Published 5 days ago • 7 min read
Hi Reader,
If your Gmail inbox is running you instead of the other way around, you’re going to love this: Google just rolled out a new automation feature called Workspace Flows and it’s built right into Gmail. You can use it to automatically sort emails, respond to inquiries, and even trigger external actions using Gemini. I put together a quick video to show you exactly how to get started here.
And in classic timing… just one day after I released a brand new NotebookLM training, Google dropped a powerful Deep Research mode. This upgrade lets you ask complex questions and get detailed, cited answers pulled from all your uploaded sources so you can add them to your notebook. Aaaand…they added infographics and slide decks!
Also in this week’s rollout: Gemini 3 is officially here, ChatGPT group chats are now live globally, and Google Vids just unlocked free access to their best AI tools.
ChatGPT is now rolling out group chats worldwide, giving you an easy way to collaborate with up to 20 people inside one shared conversation. You can brainstorm together, share files, and keep everything organized without switching between apps.
Each person keeps their own private settings and memory, and starting a group chat is simple — just tap the people icon and add participants or share an invite link. Everyone will be prompted to create a short profile with their name, username, and photo.
If you add someone new to an existing chat, ChatGPT creates a fresh conversation so the original one stays untouched. And during group discussions, ChatGPT knows when to jump in and when to stay quiet. You can tag @ChatGPT to get a response, and it can react to messages with emojis and even reference profile photos.
Gemini 3 is here with major upgrades in reasoning, performance, multimodal understanding, long-form content, research, and code. Google says it’s more reliable, more transparent, and rolling out soon across Search, Android, Workspace, and developer tools. I haven’t used it a ton yet, but what I’ve seen so far is impressive.
Google introduced Nano Banana Pro, a lightweight image model designed for devices with limited resources. It creates more detailed, faster visuals without heavy computing power — meaning high-quality image generation is now much more accessible.
If you use Google Vids, several Gemini-powered features that were previously paid — like script generation, scene suggestions, and smarter editing — are now free. Google wants to make AI video creation more accessible for everyone. I’m going to be hosting a free Google Vids training so keep your eyes out for more info about that.
AI Mode now helps you organize travel plans by pulling your flights, hotels, and activities into one clear view. You can also use a new Canvas workspace to brainstorm or outline ideas visually — making Gemini feel more like a real planning assistant.
iPhone users are finally getting Google’s “Help Me Edit” AI feature powered by Nano-Banana. You can edit photos with natural language — brighten images, remove backgrounds, or change styles — and Photos will also suggest edits automatically based on what it detects.
A new Deep Research mode helps you understand complex topics faster. Upload sources, ask open-ended questions, and Gemini will pull from all your uploaded materials to create detailed, cited responses. Huge upgrade for anyone working on reports or strategy.
NotebookLM now accepts almost everything: PDFs, Docs, Slides, Word files, Sheets, Excel, CSVs, website URLs, YouTube links, audio files, images, and more. It can analyze all your materials together, helping you get deeper insights across mixed sources — perfect for research and complex projects. It’s such an incredible tool.
And even more from NotebookLM…they’ve added infographics and slide decks to the output options!
↩️ Don’t miss out: Did you miss our last newsletter? We featured OpenAI’s new GPT-5.1 update, which introduces built-in personality presets like professional, creative, casual, and teaching mode. It also delivers major upgrades in reasoning and memory, making conversations feel smoother and more consistent across chats. Check it here!
Mind-Blowing Things You Can Do With NotebookLM
If you missed the live session, you can now watch our NotebookLM training. I covered a million use cases (practically!) and also shared what’s new in this astonishingly good platform!
Prompt #1: Generating a Thanksgiving Photo using Nano Banana Pro
Prompt:
Keep the people in this photo exactly as they are, preserving their faces, expressions, and identity 100%.
Change the setting and clothing to: A warm, romantic Thanksgiving portrait inside a rustic cabin.
Clothing: Change their outfits to matching thick knit autumn sweaters in cream and burnt orange tones.
Background: A cozy cabin interior with a blurred harvest table, pumpkins, and soft candlelight in the background.
Lighting: Apply soft, golden-hour autumn lighting with a gentle bokeh effect.
Style: Photorealistic 4k photography, intimate and heartwarming.
Prompt #2: Create a Black Friday Offer Right Now and Send It!
Prompt:
I want to create a Black Friday offer for my business that drives urgency WITHOUT offering discounts.
**My Business Context:**
- Primary offer: [name and price]
- Target audience: [who they are, income level, main pain point]
- What makes my approach different: [your unique angle]
- Current business goal: [revenue target, list growth, client acquisition, etc.]
**Black Friday Offer Constraints:**
- No discounts or percentage-off deals
- Must feel special and time-limited
- Should attract ideal clients (not bargain hunters)
- Needs to be simple to explain and deliver
**Help me brainstorm 5 Black Friday offer concepts using these frameworks:**
1. **The Bonus Stack** – Keep the price the same, but add irresistible bonuses only available during Black Friday (limited quantity or time-sensitive)
2. **The Fast-Action Incentive** – Reward people who buy quickly with something valuable (first 20 buyers get X, first-day buyers get Y)
3. **The Exclusive Access Play** – Offer something that's NOT normally available (early access, private session, VIP tier, beta program)
4. **The Bundle Upgrade** – Combine existing offers in a new way that's only available this weekend (more value, same investment)
5. **The Commitment Reward** – Offer a premium for those who commit bigger/longer (pay in full vs payment plan, annual vs monthly, multi-month package)
For each concept, include:
- Offer name
- What's included
- Why it creates urgency without discounting
- Suggested messaging angle
- Who this appeals to most
Then help me choose the strongest option based on my business goals and audience.
Note for the prompt above:
If you want the AI to give you even more tailored ideas, add one of these to the end of your prompt:
For Course Creators:
"I'm especially interested in concepts that help me grow my email list or fill my next cohort."
For Service Providers:
"I want to book high-quality clients for Q1 without devaluing my hourly/project rate."
For Membership Owners:
"I want to drive annual subscriptions and reduce churn, not just add monthly members."
For Coaches/Consultants:
"I want to fill my calendar with committed clients who are ready to do the work."
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