OpenAI just released GPT-5.2 only three weeks after 5.1. Is this a massive leap forward or a panicked response to Gemini 3? In this video, I break down the official release notes, the new pricing structure, and (possibly, most importantly) I test OpenAI's new "Generative UI" claims to see if the code actually works. ⚠️ Warning for ChatGPT Users: If you rely on GPT-5.1 for your workflows, you need to watch the section on "Availability." OpenAI has officially put a 3-month expiration date on the previous model for chat users. In this review: - The Benchmarks: Why OpenAI is only comparing 5.2 to their own old models (and ignoring the competition). - The Price: A significant cost bump for API users and the tier requirements for Chat users. - The Test: I ran the "Typing Rain Game" prompt from OpenAI’s own blog post. The result? It was slow, and the game logic failed immediately. If you are a "vibe coder" or rely on ChatGPT for instant code generation, you need to see the results of this test before switching models. ➡️ OpenAI's Announcement Article: https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-2/ ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past simple prompts to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #GPT5.2 #OpenAI #AIReview #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing

Working as an ER charge nurse, I was in 24/7 survival mode. Burnout was my entire operating system...I just didn't know it.

How to Create Slide Decks in Gemini (Fast, Clean, and Fully Editable)

Do you need a simple whiteboard for a quick Zoom call, brainstorming session, or idea sketch? You don't need a separate app or any coding knowledge! This quick video tutorial shows you how to use Gemini's Canvas feature to instantly create a fully functional, customizable drawing surface. You can use this whiteboard with your mouse, Wacom tablet, or even a touch interface on a phone. The Instant Whiteboard Blueprint: 1. Access Canvas: Go to the Gemini app (Gemini.Google.com), select your model (e.g., Thinking with 3 Pro), click on Tools, and select Canvas. 2. Use a Simple Prompt: Simply tell the AI what you want: "blank Canvas whiteboard". 3. Customize: Instantly change the background color (e.g., to black) and choose your drawing colors. 4. Go Further (Code Option): The whiteboard is built with code. If you know how to code, you can access and modify the application's 400+ lines of code in an IDE (like VS Code). If you don't know code, you can simply ask Gemini to add or remove features! Canvas turns your natural language into a functional application, making you an instant "coder" or creative director! ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past single hacks to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Need to learn the elements of a prompt? Watch our video on Structured Prompt Template: https://youtu.be/rj8lUyrRZdc?si=ljMf0UQwgUc5YL48 ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #GeminiCanvas #WhiteboardHack #NoCode #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing

If you read through Google’s Gemini API docs then you have probably already seen most of what will be in this post. After thinking about it, most people don’t read through Gemini’s API docs and, I would guess that, a lot of people don’t even know what API docs are.

Rebuild Your Job as “AI-First” Before Someone Else Does

Tired of the default grey border around your ChatGPT input? Did you know you can customize your interface to match your brand colors or just your personal preference? This short video shows you the 3-step process for quickly finding and changing the "Accent Color" setting in the ChatGPT app. The 3-Step Accent Color Hack: 1. Access Settings: Click on your user icon/profile picture. 2. Find General: Go to Settings and then click on the General tab. 3. Change Accent Color: Find the setting labeled Accent Color and choose the new color you want (e.g., orange, purple, blue). Note: They move settings around all the time, so the most important thing to remember is that it's called Accent Color. If it's not under General, use the app's help or prompt the AI itself to find it! ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past single hacks to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing (for simple AI fixes): https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #ChatGPTAccents #UICustomization #ChatGPTTips #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing

One of the biggest lies about AI? That everyone else already knows how to use it.

When Not to Use AI (Your Human Advantage Still Matters)

The question is simple: How do you use AI to create a visual timeline? The expert answer: To AI tools, a timeline is just an infographic. This video shows you the step-by-step process using Google's powerful image model, Nano Banana Pro, to generate a timeline infographic in under 30 seconds. The Timeline Infographic Blueprint: 1. Select Your Tool: Use an AI image model known for infographics (Nano Banana Pro, ChatGPT, Canva, NotebookLM, etc.). Nano Banana Pro is used in this tutorial, accessed by selecting "Thinking with 3 Pro" and "Create Images" in the Gemini app. 2. Start with a File (Optional but Recommended): If you have an existing format you like, upload the file to save time and give the model a starting point. 3. Prompt for Design: If you don't have a file, describe the exact format, colors, fonts, and design elements you want. 4. Refine the Details: Crucially, review the output! The AI might skip a step or duplicate a year (like it did in the Fast & Furious demo). Use follow-up prompts to refine the visual design and correct factual errors until you get the perfect output. This method provides a strong visual starting point that saves hours of manual design work. ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past single hacks to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #AITimeline #Infographics #NanoBananaPro #ThoughtsBrewing

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Have you used Google Vids yet?

Are you a NotebookLM user who keeps losing your chat history? The reason is simple: saving chat history across sessions is now a Pro-only feature! This video shows you the exact difference between the Free and Pro accounts when it comes to saving your hard-earned context: - Free Account: Your chat disappears as soon as you close NotebookLM. The only way to save it is by manually clicking "Save to Note". - Pro Account: Your chat history is automatically saved across sessions, even after you close the program. If you work on complex projects where retaining conversation context is vital, upgrading to Pro (via a paid AI account or a Google Workspace account) is worth it for this feature alone. Note on Access: The chat history feature is currently available on the web app, with mobile app support coming soon. ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past single hacks to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Need to know ALL the limits? Watch our video on NotebookLM Limits: https://youtu.be/yuQkS1GAHSg?si=SzDzGGxJ3YHEkCh1 ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #NotebookLMPro #ChatHistory #AIWorkflow #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing

Don’t show up for class without doing the reading….at least not my class anyway. If you show up to a 1:1 call asking, “So… what do you do?”, you’ve already flunked.

An AI tool for students that doesn’t just give them the answers

Most older image models (and simple apps) fail when trying to combine two (or more) very different images. They just cut and paste, leaving you with mismatched lighting, weird angles, and results that look like a digital scrapbook. Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3's new image reasoning model) solves this because it's built to analyze the lighting, angle, and setup of the original image first, allowing it to seamlessly integrate a new subject. The Seamless Image Synthesis Blueprint: 1. Select Two or More Images: Choose two (or more) images with intentionally different settings, lighting, and angles (e.g., a sunset landscape and a snowy dog photo). 2. Access Nano Banana Pro: Use the Gemini app and ensure you select the "Thinking with 3 Pro" model and the "Create Images" tool. 3. Upload & Prompt: Upload the images and provide clear, specific instructions for the synthesis and placement (e.g., "add the dog from the second image into the first image, place the dog next to the subject in the image and have the dog facing the same direction"). 4. Review Results: Nano Banana Pro will adjust the lighting, texture, and direction of the new element (in this demo, the dog) to make it visually consistent with the primary image (in this demo, the sunset), creating a believable final result. This method gives you huge room to experiment and get professional-level composite images without spending hours in Photoshop. ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past single hacks to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing (and master seamless AI synthesis): https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #ImageSynthesis #NanoBananaPro #AIComposite #ThoughtsBrewing

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Answering your questions about business and technology Question Does Gemini have a voice mode like ChatGPT? I prefer to use Gemini but I also like to be able to have 2-way “conversations” like I can with ChatGPT. ~ Anonymous

So, you need a high-quality slide deck, but you don't use NotebookLM or want the freedom to edit in Google Slides. Gemini's Canvas feature is the answer. It's the only AI method that allows you to generate a professional deck from scratch using a simple prompt and then export it directly to Google Slides for full editing control. The Gemini Slide Deck Blueprint: - Access Canvas: Go to the Gemini app (Gemini.Google.com), select your model (Thinking with 3 Pro is recommended), click on Tools, and select Canvas. - Prompt the Deck: Use a simple prompt, specifying your topic and desired length (e.g., "create a slide deck [topic] max slide count 15"). You can add detailed styling options (font, color, logo) to the prompt for higher quality. - Generate & Download: The generation process takes about five minutes. Once complete, you have two key export options: 1) PDF Download: A quick, non-editable version. or 2) Export to Google Slides: This is the key step. It converts the Gemini deck into an editable Google Slides presentation, allowing you to change fonts, images, and add speaker notes just like any other deck. This process transforms hours of research and manual slide creation into a single, efficient workflow. ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past single hacks to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Watch NotebookLM Slide Deck Video for comparison: https://youtu.be/qurq6SskJww?si=UhFIflBX0noA93a2 ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #GoogleSlides #GeminiCanvas #PresentationAutomation #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing

Some of these may be hard to accept (or you may not accept them), but I’ve found that the faster I’ve accepted them, the faster I’ve been able to level up my skills with these tools.

How can I use AI Tools as a graphic designer?

This is a scenario everyone with corrective lenses knows: You find a pair of glasses you like, but when you take off your old glasses to try the new ones on, everything is a blur. You end up buying a pair you hate because you felt pressured to guess. There's a better way. Using Nano Banana Pro (Google's new image and reasoning model), you can now virtually "try on" any pair of glasses and see exactly what you'll look like while keeping your existing glasses on. The AI Try-On Blueprint: 1. Prep Your Photos: Take a clear picture of yourself and get a high-quality screenshot or image of the glasses (or sunglasses) you want to try on. 2. Access Nano Banana Pro: Use the Gemini app and ensure you select the "Thinking with 3 Pro" model and the "Create Images" tool. 3. Upload & Prompt: Upload both images and use a simple prompt like, "Put the glasses on the subject". 4. Review the Results: Nano Banana Pro combines the images, allowing you to see yourself with the new frames clearly and without the pressure of a store environment. Stop relying on guesswork for a purchase you wear every day. This simple hack is a game-changer for buying eyewear online or off! ➡️ Next-Level AI Workshops → https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing (and find the non-obvious AI solutions): https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #NanoBananaPro #ImageHacks #VirtualTryOn #ThoughtsBrewing

Ever felt trapped by circumstances beyond your control?

FREE Prompt to Reduce Business Expenses

Are you starting a project in Google NotebookLM? Before you invest hours of work, you need to know your account's limits! Your available capacity (from the number of notebooks you can create to how many reports you can generate) depends entirely on whether you have a Free or Pro account. This video breaks down the limits for both plans, straight from Google's documentation. Important Note: Infographics and Slide Decks are available in both plans, but the exact numerical limits are not specified by Google at this time. The Pro account simply has higher limits. ➡️ Need a quick tutorial? Watch our video on Getting Started in NotebookLM: https://youtu.be/YO52tY3IcUs?si=4uKC4xBixpwjUHcK ➡️ Level Up Your AI Skills: Ready to move past single hacks to full mastery? Apply for our Next-Level AI Workshop today! https://thoughtsbrewing.com/en-us/next-level-ai-workshops ➡️ Subscribe to Thoughts Brewing: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsbrewingllc #NotebookLMLimits #GoogleAILimits #FreeVsPro #AIQuickTips #ThoughtsBrewing