Europe’s big new Digital Markets Act could help hold tech giants accountable

Tomorrow, the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) comes into force. It aims to put an end to unfair practices by “gatekeepers in the online platform economy.” Over the next year it will likely force large US tech companies—like Google, Meta, and Amazon—to change how they operate in Europe. It’s the latest in a large…

Daily Crunch: SpaceX set to launch two spacecraft tomorrow aboard Falcon Heavy rocket

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Last week was a hell of a week in startup news, and Henry wrote a particularly good summary of everything that went down, including Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase, Meta’s troubles, and a…

The best early Black Friday kitchen deals include air fryers, coffee makers, and KitchenAid mixers galore

UPDATE: Oct. 31, 2022, 6:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated to reflect the latest pricing and availability from early Black Friday sales. Don’t have time to check out all the best Black Friday kitchen deals? Here are some of our top picks: The KitchenAid Professional five-quart stand mixer is a classic stand mixer…

You can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan with a 30% bonus for a limited time — but some cardholders can get an extra 10% bonus

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. You can get up to 40% more value for your Chase points…

How to clear your cache on TikTok to keep the app running efficiently

You can clear TikTok’s cache within the app itself. Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. The TikTok cache can get big, and clearing it can reclaim storage space or solve problems with the app.  Unlike most apps, TikTok maintains its own cache you can clear from within the app instead of the phone’s settings.  You…

7 ways to fix your Ring doorbell if it isn’t charging properly

There are several ways you can troubleshoot issues with a Ring doorbell’s charging status. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images If your Ring doorbell isn’t charging properly, first try checking and refreshing the power status in the mobile app.  You should also make sure to check that the Ring’s cable and charging outlet are working properly.  Here are…

Jack Dorsey just saved Elon Musk about $1 billion by rolling over his shares of Twitter into a stake in the new private company

Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue/Joe Raedle/Getty Images Dorsey left his second stint as CEO of Twitter last year. A co-founder of the platform and friend of Musk, he’s been supportive of the $44 billion takeover. Dorsey rolled over his Twitter shares on Oct. 27, the same day Musk’s…

Supreme Court’s conservative majority seems open to eliminating affirmative action in university admissions process: ‘Why do you have these boxes?’

Harvard students Shruthi Kumar, left, and Muskaan Arshad, join a rally with other activists as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a pair of cases that could decide the future of affirmative action in college admissions on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The Supreme Court heard two high-profile challenges to race-conscious…