MoviePass introduced us all to a new way of catching movies in theaters, and now the service’s almost-demise has changed the landscape once again.

The MoviePass promise is a great idea on the face of things: For a single monthly price, subscribers get to indulge in regular trips to the theaters without bankrupting themselves. It’s harder to see newer, more in-demand movies that are likely to sell out, but it’s also easier to check out what’s in theaters on a whim.

Everyone wins, ostensibly. Studios get more people seeing more movies. Theaters move more concessions. And moviegoers broaden their horizons, checking things out that they wouldn’t normally schlep out and buy a ticket for. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | MoviePass is back, but some folks are over it. What other options are there?

Few things are bigger than Bigfoot’s, um … appeal right now. 

After Virginian Republican congressional candidate Denver Riggleman was accused of being a lover of Bigfoot erotica by his Democratic opponent Leslie Cockburn, searches for actual Bigfoot porn have skyrocketed.

Pornhub reports that the number of searches containing the word “Bigfoot” rose by a gargantuan 8,037% increase within 24 hours of when the news broke. That, of course, means that a huge number of people flocked to the porn site to see what Bigfoot erotica is all about. And who can blame them?

And as it turns out, porn, like politics, is local. Virginia residents were 38% more likely to search for “Bigfoot” than any other state, according to Pornhub’s data. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Bigfoot porn searches spike after Republican candidate is accused of enjoying Bigfoot erotica

Microsoft Edge just got a little easier to use.

The web browser developed by Microsoft announced yesterday in a blog post that users no longer need passwords to log onto their favorite websites. All they need is Microsoft’s new web authenticator to get in, which relies on fingerprints, facial recognition, and special PINs.

This new feature accessible via Windows Hello is akin to Google’s and Firefox’s authenticators, which launched months ago. So while it’s revolutionary for Microsoft, the tech company is pretty far behind. No wonder Edge only holds 4.19 percent of the market share as of publishing time. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Microsoft Edge is killing off passwords with a big new update

Let’s face it!: Laptops never have enough storage.

So it’s always a good idea to get a portable storage drive to bring large video and photo files with you wherever you go, especially if you’re a professional. Luckily, the WD 2TB My Passport SSD Portable Storage from Western Digital is on sale for just $539.99, which is 23% off its retail price of $699.99.

The SSD (solid-state drive) portable and compact storage drive is lightweight at only 1.44 ounces, while it’s also blazing fast. It handles quick video and photo file transfers with ease, as if it were part of your computer. The shock-resistant drive is compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, and USB-A ports, while it’s next generation-ready with USB 3.1 and USB Type-C for future-proofing.  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Save 0 on Western Digital's 2TB portable solid-state storage drive on Amazon

Even worse than President Trump himself are the political wannabes who love to cop his style.

Ron DeSantis, a Republican congressman who is currently running for governor of Florida, is a prime example. He released a cringe-y new campaign ad this week in which he uses his own children to slavishly highlight his loyalty to the president.

It is, of course, a nightmare.

“Build the wall,” DeSantis tells his 2-year-old daughter who’s playing with giant blocks.

The video is meant to be funny, according to a spokesman for the candidate. But mostly it just features DeSantis’ baby in a MAGA onesie, proving that the Congressman has … shopped at the Trump campaign store. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Congressman tries to channel Trump's 'charm' in laughably bad new campaign ad

For car owners, spending 31 days without using your car is quite a challenge. But Lyft wants to prove otherwise with its latest promo, #DitchWithLyft.

Lyft thinks you can live without driving your own vehicle if you car share, take public transit, ride bike-shares, and of course, use Lyft. So it’s offering the first 100 people who sign up and promise to stash away their car for the month of August $550 in transit credits. 

That breaks down to:

• $300 in Lyft shared ride credit

• $45 in Divvy Bike credit

• $100 in Zipcar credit

• $105 in ‘L’ and bus monthly pass

Lyft’s own roots were as a carpool platform, Zimride, which partners with Zipcar, and it recently acquired bike-share platform Motivate, which runs the Divvy bike program in Chicago. So these aren’t unexpected partnerships for this promotional event. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Lyft wants you to ditch your car for its promotional experiment