🤯 I Tested Gemini 3 For 72 Hours: The Results Will Shock You

I have been testing AI tools for a long time, and I usually tell people to wait before they get too excited. But this week, something changed. Google released Gemini, specifically the new Gemini 3 model, and I have spent the last few days testing it nonstop.

To be honest, my jaw dropped.

We are used to AI that can write emails or summarize text. That is old news. Gemini 3 is different. It feels less like a chatbot and more like a smart coworker who can see, hear, and think. It does not just give you text. It gives you working apps, 3D models you can touch, and advice that actually makes sense.

I wanted to see if it was really as good as people say. So, I sat down and threw everything at it. I gave it hard logic puzzles. I asked it to teach me complex science. I even asked it to help me get a job.

In this guide, I will show you exactly what happened. I will break down 7 things you can do right now. I will give you the exact prompts I used so you can copy them. I will explain everything like we are sitting in a coffee shop together.

Let’s jump in.

Part I: What Makes This Update Different?

1. Why Is Everyone Talking About Gemini 3?

Before we look at the examples, you need to understand why this is a big deal. Most AI models are good at guessing the next word in a sentence. They are like very advanced autocorrect.

Gemini 3 is built differently. Google improved three big areas:

• It Thinks Before It Speaks: When you ask a hard question, it doesn't just blurt out an answer. It pauses. It thinks through the steps. It checks its own logic.

• It Is Much Faster: I noticed this immediately. I used to wait 10-15 seconds for a long answer. Now, it starts writing almost instantly.

• It Is Interactive: This is the best part. It doesn't just give you text. It opens a window (called a Canvas) where it draws diagrams, builds games, or creates websites that you can click on and use.

Now, let’s look at the real-world tests I did.

Part II: Solving Tricky Logic Puzzles

1. Can It Solve Riddles That Fool Humans?

I love testing AI with trick questions. Usually, AI rushes to give the most obvious answer, which is often wrong. I wanted to see if Gemini 3 could stop and think.

I tried a variation of a classic family riddle.

The Prompt I Used:

"Mike has 3 brothers. Each of his brothers has 2 sisters. How many children does Mike's mother have? Think about this step by step."

The Usual AI Mistake:

Most older AI models do math like this: 1 Mike + 3 brothers + (3 brothers x 2 sisters) = 10 children. This is wrong because the brothers share the same sisters.

What Gemini 3 Did:

It didn't do math immediately. It broke it down logically:

1. First, there is Mike.

2. Mike has 3 brothers. (Total boys = 4).

3. The brothers are all in the same family.

4. If one brother has a sister, all brothers have that same sister.

5. So, there are only 2 sisters in total.

6. Total children = 4 boys + 2 sisters = 6 children.

The Result:

It got the answer right: 6 children.

I was impressed because it explained why the answer was 6. It understood family relationships, not just numbers.

2. How Does It Handle Business Logic?

I took it a step further. I pretended I was a coffee shop owner with a scheduling problem.

The Prompt I Used:

"I run a coffee shop. I have 3 employees: Alex, Sarah, and Tom.
The shop is open from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Someone must be there at all times.
Alex can only work before 12 PM.
Sarah cannot work with Tom.
Tom needs at least 4 hours of work.
Create a schedule for me."

What Happened:

Gemini 3 created a perfect table.

• 8 AM - 12 PM: Alex works (4 hours).

• 12 PM - 4 PM: Tom works (4 hours).

It kept Sarah off the schedule because there were no open slots left that fit the rules, or it offered an alternative day where Sarah works alone. It explained its logic: "Since Sarah cannot work with Tom and Alex covers the morning, Tom must take the afternoon to get his 4 hours."

This is very useful for managers who hate doing rosters.

Part III: Making Video Games With No Code

1. Can I Really Build A Game Without Knowing How To Code?

I have zero experience making video games. I don't know C++ or Python. But I heard Gemini 3 could do it. I decided to try making a classic "Brick Breaker" game (like the old Atari Breakout).

The Prompt I Used:

"Create a simple Brick Breaker game using HTML5.
The paddle should be controlled by the mouse.
There should be 3 rows of colorful bricks.
When the ball hits a brick, it breaks and the score goes up.
If the ball falls to the bottom, show 'Game Over'.
Make the background dark blue."

The Process:

I hit enter. A separate window opened up on the right side of the screen. I watched as the code wrote itself. It took about 15 seconds.

Then, a "Run" button appeared. I clicked it.

The Result:

I was playing the game instantly. The paddle moved smoothly. The ball bounced correctly. The bricks disappeared when hit. It even had a score counter in the corner.

2. How Do I Change The Game?

This is where it gets crazy. I felt the game was too slow. In the old days, I would have to find the line of code for "speed" and change it. Here, I just talked to Gemini.

The Prompt I Used:

"The ball is too slow. Make it 2x faster. Also, add a sound effect when the ball hits the paddle."

Gemini said, "On it." It updated the code in front of my eyes. I didn't have to copy or paste anything. I clicked "Run" again, and the ball was zipping around fast.

Why this is useful:

You can use this to make:

• Birthday cards (a game where you click a cake).

• Simple educational tools for kids (math quizzes).

• Just for fun to relieve stress.

Part IV: Visual Learning That Moves

1. How Can I Learn Complex Science?

Reading textbooks is boring. I wanted to see if Gemini 3 could teach me about the Solar System, but not just with text. I wanted to see it.

The Prompt I Used:

"Create an interactive 3D visualization of the Solar System. I want to see the planets orbiting the sun. When I hover over a planet, show me its name and one fun fact."

The Result:

Gemini 3 opened the "Canvas" window again. It built a simulation.

• In the center was a glowing yellow Sun.

• I saw Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and the others spinning around it.

• The planets moved at different speeds (Mercury was fast, Neptune was slow).

When I moved my mouse over Mars, a little box popped up: "Mars: The Red Planet. It has the tallest mountain in the solar system."

2. Can It Teach Me How Things Work Inside?

I wanted to look inside something. I chose a Human Heart.

The Prompt I Used:

"Show me a diagram of the human heart. Make it interactive so I can see how blood flows through it. Use red for oxygenated blood and blue for deoxygenated blood."

It generated a diagram where I could see particles moving.

• Blue dots moved into the right side.

• Red dots moved out of the left side.

• I could click on the "Aorta" or "Ventricle" to read what they do.

If you are a student or if you are trying to explain something to a child, this is a game-changer. You don't need to search for a video. You can build the exact lesson you need.

Part V: Acing Your Job Interview

1. Can An AI Really Interview Me?

Job interviews make me nervous. I wanted to practice for a role as a "Project Manager." I asked Gemini 3 to be my interviewer.

The Prompt I Used:

"I have a job interview for a Project Manager role at a tech company. Act as the hiring manager.
Conduct a mock interview with me.
Ask me one question at a time.
Wait for my answer, then give me feedback on my answer before asking the next question.
Turn on voice mode."

The Experience:

I used the microphone feature on the Gemini App.

Gemini spoke in a very professional voice: "Hello! Thanks for coming in. Let's start. Tell me about a time you had to manage a project that was falling behind schedule. How did you handle it?"

I answered. I rambled a bit. I said, "Well, I just told everyone to work harder and we finished it."

The Feedback:

Gemini gave me tough love. It said:

"That answer is a bit too simple. It doesn't show your leadership skills. Instead of saying you told them to work harder, try explaining how you prioritized tasks. Did you cut non-essential features? Did you re-assign resources? Try again."

2. What About Body Language?

If you use Google AI Studio, you can even use your webcam. I tried this. I looked down at my feet while answering.

Gemini analyzed the video and said:

"Your answer was good, but you are looking down a lot. It makes you look unsure. Try to look at the camera. It shows confidence."

This is like having a career coach who works for free. You can practice 100 times until you feel ready.

Part VI: Designing Websites In Minutes

1. Can I Build A Personal Website?

I wanted to make a "Link-in-bio" page. You know, those simple pages people have on Instagram with links to their other social media.

The Prompt I Used:

"Build a personal landing page for a freelance photographer.
Top section: A circular profile photo and the name 'Sarah Jenkins'.
Middle section: 4 big buttons that say 'My Portfolio', 'Book a Shoot', 'Instagram', and 'Email Me'.
Style: Minimalist, black and white, with elegant fonts.
Make the buttons change color when I hover over them."

The Result:

Gemini wrote the HTML and CSS code instantly. The preview showed a beautiful, clean website.

The buttons had a nice animation. It looked like something I would pay a designer $50 to make.

2. Can I Edit The Design?

I decided I didn't like the black and white. It felt too serious.

The Prompt I Used:

"Change the theme. Make it look warm and cozy, like a coffee shop. Use beige, soft brown, and cream colors. Round the corners of the buttons."

It refreshed the page. Now it looked completely different. It looked warm and inviting.

You can download this code and upload it to any free hosting site. You literally have a website in 5 minutes.

Part VII: Creating Professional Designs

1. What If I Need A Logo Or An App Idea?

Sometimes you have an idea for an app, but you can't draw. I asked Gemini 3 to mock up a fitness app.

The Prompt I Used:

"Design a user interface for a mobile fitness app.
Screen 1: A dashboard showing steps, water intake, and calories.
Screen 2: A workout timer.
Style: Modern, neon green and dark mode.
Create this using code so I can see how it looks."

The Result:

It didn't just draw a picture. It coded a mockup. I could click the buttons on the "app." I could switch between the dashboard and the timer.

It helps you communicate your ideas. If you are hiring a developer later, you can show them this and say, "Build this." It saves so much time explaining things.

Part VIII: Organizing Your Daily Life

1. How Can It Help With Real-Life Mess?

I wanted to test something practical. I am terrible at meal planning. I have a fridge full of random ingredients and no idea what to cook.

The Prompt I Used:

"I have the following items in my fridge: 3 eggs, half a jar of salsa, some cheddar cheese, a bag of spinach, and frozen rice.
Give me 2 recipes I can make right now.
Create a grocery list for what I need to buy to make these into 5 full dinners for the week.
Put this into a nice table format."

The Result:

It gave me:

1. Recipe 1: Spinach and Cheese Omelet with Salsa.

2. Recipe 2: Fried Rice Bowl with Egg and Spinach.

3. The Table: It listed exactly what I needed to buy (Chicken, Beans, Tortillas) to turn those ingredients into a week of burritos and rice bowls.

2. Can It Plan A Trip?

I also asked it to plan a weekend trip.

The Prompt I Used:

"I am going to California for 2 days. I love coffee, history, and beaches. I do not like crowded tourist traps. Create a detailed itinerary for me, including estimated costs in USD."

It gave me a plan that included specific coffee shops (not the big chains), a quiet spot on the beach, and a museum visit, all with prices. It felt like a local friend wrote it.

Conclusion: Just Start Playing

I know AI can feel overwhelming. Every week there is a new tool. But Gemini 3 is the first time I felt like the tool was actually easy to use.

You don't need to be a tech expert. You don't need to know how to prompt perfectly. You just need to talk to it.

My advice for you:

1. Go to Google AI Studio or the Gemini App.

2. Think of one thing you hate doing (writing emails, planning meals, fixing Excel sheets).

3. Ask Gemini to help you with it.

4. If the answer isn't perfect, tell it what to change. Treat it like a conversation.

The people who get ahead in the next few years won't be the "AI experts." It will be the regular people who figure out how to use these tools to save 30 minutes every day.

Go give it a try. It is free, and it is pretty fun.

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