{
  "id": 7744770,
  "title": "I used Gemini and Google Maps’ Ask Maps to find the weirdest spots in my city — and these 7 oddities didn't disappoint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/i-used-gemini-and-google-maps-ask-maps-to-find-the-weirdest-spots-in",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-16T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-used-gemini-and-google-maps-ask-maps-to-find-the-weirdest-spots-in-my-city-and-these-7-oddities-didnt-disappoint"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As a New Yorker, the author knows the city is filled with unique locations people don't typically visit. They used Gemini and Google Maps' Ask Maps to find seven odd spots in the city. Gemini suggested four locations including the Evolution Store, Sunshine Laundromat & Pinball, The Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal, and Dream House. Google Maps' Ask Maps gave seven spots divided into Manhattan Oddities and Brooklyn Quirks. The author chose three from each: Mmuseumm in Lower Manhattan, The City Reliquary in Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. in Park Slope.",
  "summary": "In my quest for unusual places to hang out in my hometown, Gemini and Google Maps’ Ask Maps came together to recommend the best of the best.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}