{
  "id": 1456284,
  "title": "Gemini in Google Maps is better than ever — use these 7 \"Ask Maps\" prompts to plan better trips and discover new foods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/gemini-in-google-maps-is-better-than-ever-use-these-7-ask-maps",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-17T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/gemini-in-google-maps-is-better-than-ever-use-these-7-ask-maps-prompts-to-plan-better-trips-and-discover-new-foods"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest update of Google Maps, the integration of Gemini-powered AI and conversational \"Ask Maps\" feature has significantly enhanced the user experience for trip planning and discovering new food options. Users can now benefit from a variety of Gemini-generated prompts to plan their travels effectively.\n\nThese prompts cater to different scenarios, such as finding a historical yet hipster walking tour with a highly-rated craft cocktail bar, locating a pet-friendly cafe with outdoor seating and parking, adapting plans when it starts raining and looking for indoor family-friendly activities within a specified time, choosing a scenic or fast route to a destination, searching for a specific dish nearby, resolving group dinner decisions based on reviews and dietary preferences, uncovering hidden gem restaurants loved by locals, and more.\n\nOne user shared a personal experience of discovering their new favorite hidden gem Japanese restaurant called Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen), rated 4.9 stars, while using the \"Local Secret\" prompt in Ask Maps near Times Square. Sozai offers a cozy, lively atmosphere with authentic gastropub decor and attentive service, featuring traditional Japanese dishes like crispy katsu, sizzling skewers, and ramen made with fresh ingredients.\n\nGoogle Maps' Ask Maps feature has become an indispensable tool for users seeking curated locations and restaurant recommendations, making it an invaluable companion for both daily navigation and road trips.",
  "summary": "With these seven prompts, you’ll have even more fun setting up your leisure activities and discovering new eateries.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}