Google Layoffs Prompt Employees to Ask Bard AI Chatbot About Them

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently asked employees to help test and improve its Bard chatbot.  Employees have griped that the request comes amid increased stress following mass layoffs. Internal message boards show Googlers asking Bard to explain the company’s recent…

Investors Should Pile Into Short-Term Bonds, BlackRock Says

Investors may want to look to short-term bonds as stocks sell off amid fears of a hawkish Fed, per BlackRock. US 2-year treasury yields jumped near 15-year highs this week as equities retreated.  Traders are assessing hotter-than-expected Core PCE data…

How Shaker Style Doors Work for Any Design Taste

If you’ve decided to add custom cabinets to your kitchen layout and use this transformation to change the look and feel of your cooking space, you’re probably wondering what door style you should choose.  To help you make the final…

How to File for a Tax Extension for 2022 IRS Return

Our experts answer readers’ tax questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess tax products). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. A tax extension gives filers an extra…

All About Dog Contests and Pageants to Enter – Dogster

Stacy Nordstrom Stacy Nordstrom is an award-winning freelance writer and technical editor who specializes in pet, music, and technology topics. Her articles have appeared in Catster, CAT FANCY, and Cats USA, among other publications. Stacy lives in Southern California with…

How ADUs Transformed the State

At least 63,456 tiny homes have been built in California backyards between 2018 and 2021.  A mini boom in accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, followed legislation promoting them. For the state with the most dire housing shortage, the move could…

Custom Kitchen Features — Details Make the Difference

As you’re thinking about kitchen improvements, or contemplating a total remodel of the most frequently used room in your house, a quick checklist will likely include custom made cabinets, flooring, appliances, and countertops.  However, before you get too far down…