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Tripwire Interactive’s Killing Floor 2 will be released on the Epic Games Store today, and it features cross-play with Steam. Killing Floor 2  debuts on  the Epic Games Store today , and it will be a free download until July 16. To ensure the player base is not divided between storefronts, the developers have enabled cross-play and cross-invites between the Steam and Epic Games Store versions of the game. You can connect with specific friends across versions by enabling ‘Steam to EGS’ invites when loading into the main menu. From there, sign in to your Epic Games account, and your friends list will be populated with the ability to invite players from the Epic Games Store version of the game into a Steam party. Players can expect a Steam update today to enable cross-play functionality. The most recent content update for the game, Perilous Plunder ,  was released in June and features a new community map, new weapons, cosmetics, and summer variations ...

Developed by Saber Interactive, WWE 2K Battlegrounds offers an approachable experience for everyone from passionate WWE fans to casual players, with several ways to play. 2K today announced that WWE 2K Battlegrounds will release worldwide on September 18, 2020 for the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family including the Xbox One X and Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch and Stadia. Featuring a roster of more than 70 WWE Superstars and Legends at launch, with additional Superstars to be released thereafter, WWE 2K Battlegrounds is now available for pre-order in digital formats and at participating retailers. Developed by Saber Interactive, WWE 2K Battlegrounds offers an approachable experience for everyone from passionate WWE fans to casual players, with several ways to play: Exhibition: Take part in Exhibition matches at home or on-the-go, anytime and anywhere, in local and online multiplayer action for up to four players. Campaign: Join the adventures of seven new WWE hopef...

SpaceX plans a rocket and spaceship facility at the Port of Los Angeles that will help advance  founder Elon Musk ’s goal of making missions to Mars by 2022. The private space company plans to build a system called “BFR” — short for Big Falcon Rocket — at the facility. BFR will only be movable by barge or ship, necessitating a port location. SpaceX is headquartered in a Los Angeles suburb and the company already uses the port in other missions. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti gave the news at his annual State of the City address Monday. “This is a vehicle that holds the promise of taking humanity deeper into the cosmos than ever before," Garcetti said in the speech. "And this isn’t just about reaching into the heavens. It’s about creating jobs right here on Earth.” The facility could create as many as 700 jobs, according to SpaceX. Musk presented plans for BFR last fall, saying the new rocket would replace others known as Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy and Dragon. Th...

Late last month,  Apple CEO Tim Cook commented on the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal . When asked what he would do if he were Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Cook replied, "I wouldn’t be in this situation." He later stated, "We could make a ton of money if our customer was our product. We've elected not to do that." Zuckerberg hit back  calling the Apple executive's comments "extremely glib." On Friday, Cook was interviewed on MSNBC and said that online ads that follow users around the internet are creepy. He said, "To me it's creepy when I look at something and all of a sudden it's chasing me all the way across the web. I don't like that." The CEO also called privacy a "human right," and said that he is concerned with the way advertisers and others can gain access to personal data. Cook said during the interview that when  Apple  repatriates the $300 billion it holds overseas, it will pay $38 ...

You might assume that chats sent on Facebook Messenger are completely private. But you'd be wrong. Facebook confirmed Thursday that it uses automated tools to scan Messenger chats for malware links and child porn images. It also allows users to report chats that may violate community standards. The company's moderators can review any messages that are flagged by users or the automated systems. Facebook has long been clear that its workers can review posts to ensure they comply with its community standards. But many users had assumed their chats on Messenger were private. Facebook   ( FB )  said in a statement on Thursday that keeping messages private is its priority, but it also defended the automated tools as being "very similar to those that other internet companies use today." "The content of messages between people is not used for ads targeting," a company spokesperson said. "We do not listen to your voice and video calls." F...

LG Electronics  on Thursday announced the launch of its latest  X-Boom Handy Splash outdoor Bluetooth speaker (RK3) in India. Priced at Rs. 19,990, the speaker comes with an inbuilt telescoping handle and recessed wheels that allow users to carry the speaker for outdoor events. The 12V battery on the X-Boom Handy Splash claims to offer 13 hours on a single full charge. And, lastly, the speaker comes with IPx4 splash proof rating.  The LG X-Boom Handy Splash speaker offers multi-Bluetooth connectivity for up to two devices allowing users to switch between them without disconnecting any one. It also offers remote  Bluetooth standby access from your smartphone. In terms of connectivity, the speaker comes with options including Mic in, USB, Portable In, and FM radio. It gives users the ability to stream from  YouTube ,  Echo devices, and LG's Karaoke app.  Focused towards outdoor parties, the X-Boom Handy Splash features 18 vocal effects including...