{
  "id": 6395330,
  "title": "I used Ask Maps in Google Maps to find the best date spots in my city — and the recommendations were a lot better than I expected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/i-used-ask-maps-in-google-maps-to-find-the-best-date-spots-in-my-city",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-ask-maps-in-google-maps-to-find-the-best-date-spots-in-my-city-and-the-recommendations-were-a-lot-better-than-i-expected"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For someone who struggles with setting up dates, using Ask Maps in Google Maps proved to be a game-changer. By providing Google Maps with details about her favorite hobbies and interests, the author managed to discover a variety of date spots in New York City. These recommendations were surprisingly better than expected. The tool offered two categories of date spots: Interactive & Playful Dates and Intimate Vibes & Elevated Floors. Some of the top picks included Barcade, a gaming-focused bar; The Cinemas NYC, offering a premium movie experience; Izakaya Nana, a Japanese-themed izakaya; Other Half Brewing Company, a craft beer hub; Eavesdrop, a minimalist listening bar; Record Room, a speakeasy lounge; and Gaonnuri, an upscale Korean barbecue restaurant. However, due to their high prices, the author and their potential date opted for the more affordable options such as Barcade, Izakaya Nana, Eavesdrop, and Record Room.",
  "summary": "With hopes of treating my future date to a memorable experience, I went to Google Maps and used Ask Maps to find recommendations based on her likes.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I stopped using Google Maps on Android Auto after trying Waze's best driving feature",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/i-stopped-using-google-maps-on-android-auto-after-trying-wazes-best",
        "published": "2026-09-09T12:30:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I spent a week navigating without Google Maps; I discovered why we can't live without it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/i-spent-a-week-navigating-without-google-maps-i-discovered-why-we",
        "published": "2026-09-09T16:15:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}