Lost luggage is one of the biggest buzzkills when traveling abroad. But did you know there's an app to help track it down?

Come trade other tech travel tips with us at @MashLifestyle as we join the Go Girl Travel Network this Monday, June 17 at 2 p.m. ET. Under the hashtag #girlstravel, we'll discuss restaurant discovery apps, high-tech hotels and strategies to unplug completely.

Even though the chat will cover female-centric travel, we invite all to contribute their own stories and advice.

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Going to the movies is an expensive pastime, especially if you're a frequent visitor. MoviePass, a service that launched late last year, is trying to ease the financial burden for film buffs by charging them a single monthly fee — typically around $30 — to watch up to one 2D movie in theater per day.

Still in beta, the service has had a wait list ranging from a few days to a few weeks since its launch last year. On Monday, MoviePass temporarily cleared the list, opening it up to those who signed up (it declined to share its current user numbers). What's more, to celebrate "summer blockbuster season," MoviePass is letting everyone who signs up between now and Friday to bypass the wait list entirely.

Here's how the service works: Users pay a monthly fee between $29.99 and $34.99, depending on where they live, and are issued a debit card with the MoviePass logo on it. At the theater, they check in to a movie using a special MoviePass app, and their card is temporarily activated for the purchase price of the film. It only remains active for 30 minutes, and checking in requires users to be physically near the theater, so they can’t try to buy dinner with their card at a restaurant across town.

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Summer isn't just the season of love — it's also the season of travel. If you're planning a getaway in the next few months, either large-scale or small, you most likely have a budget to abide by (if not, you might want to look into drafting one.)

We did some research and in-staff sourcing to track down the best digital resources to help you, the traveler, save money during your upcoming summer journeys.

Granted, they do depend in part on the type of travel you're planning. Some are great if you're looking to crash for free or find last-minute rooms; others are more ideal for long-term trips where you'll be working for the roof over your head. You can try one, two or a combination of them all — it's a win-win regardless.

Take a look through them below. Are there any must-use tools we missed? Share your favorites with us in the comments! Read more…

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You know that moment when you're carrying your iPad in one hand and your water bottle or drink in the other ... and the two somehow come together? You know it can have disastrous effects on your carrying case as well as your iPad.

Logitech has introduced the FabricSkin Keyboard Folio, a case that protects your tablet from drops and scratches, as well as liquid spills.

That's because both the inside and outside of the keyboard case are covered with a liquid-repellent FabricSkin surface — made of either woven cotton or matte leather — designed to keep your iPad clean and dry. Read more…

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