Warby Parker has big growth plans. But analysts are split on its bid to take on EssilorLuxottica

A worker dusts a display of Ray-Ban sunglasses, manufactured by EssilorLuxottica, in a store in Barcelona, Spain, on June 30, 2021. Bloomberg | Getty Images Eyewear company Warby Parker is at an inflection point in its 12-year history.  The firm

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One of the nation’s largest 529 college savings plans slashes fees. Others may follow

Throughout the pandemic, 529 college savings plans have only gained momentum — even as higher-education enrollment numbers sank. In 2021, the average account size jumped to a record of $30,287, according to the College Savings Plans Network, or CSPN. Total investments in

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Daily Crunch: At SpaceX’s Starship update event, Musk offers updates on plans, progress

Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for Friday, February 11, 2022! Today we’re talking big rockets, self-driving cars, tech stocks getting rekt, and more. It’s a fun, and good mix of news. Enjoy! – Alex The TechCrunch Top 3 Rocketship,

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Psaki Denies Report that Biden Administration Plans to Distribute Crack Pipes

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., December 20, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday denied recent reporting that the Biden administration would soon begin

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