Three Buddy Problem Gemini 3 reactions, Fortinet/Chrome zero-days, a Cloudflare monoculture and a billion-dollar crypto twist
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Nov 21, 2025 The hosts dive into the release of Gemini 3 and its performance, sparking debates on coding comparisons with other AI models. They highlight a significant Cloudflare outage and the risks of dependence on monocultures. Discussions around the implications of Iranian cyber activities and new APT reports reveal emerging threats. The episode includes a surprising twist about billions in seized Bitcoin linked to a mining hack, raising questions on the future of these funds. An engaging mix of tech insights and cybersecurity dilemmas keeps listeners on their toes.
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Gemini Button Invades Chrome
- Ryan discovered a persistent Gemini button in Chrome that constantly prompts him to use the model instead of browsing.
- He complained about the in-your-face UI and confusion over which accounts get Gemini 3 access.
Gemini 3 Excels At Development Work
- Juan says Gemini 3 delivers fast, accurate coding assistance and reliable long-running tasks.
- He finds it consistently finishes complex development tasks without context-window failures he saw in other models.
Real-World Model Comparisons
- Costin tested Gemini 3 against other models with LM Arena and used it to fix Rust code that Grok couldn't.
- He praised Gemini 3 for translating Chinese and Russian when other models refused.
