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PlayStation have announced all their games coming for the next years, with 12 also coming to Xbox

Which PlayStation Showcase games will be available on the Xbox Rebecca Braybrook

Online comedy didn't quite take off during the Covid pandemic (Picture: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images)

Video chat and incoming relatives have given me a bad case of pandemic nostalgia Vladimir McTavish

The Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard has been approved by the EU

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger approved by EU Rebecca Braybrook

Xbox have announced their May 2023 update with four new changes

Everything included in the Xbox May 2023 update Rebecca Braybrook

We’re five months into the year but there is still lots to come in the gaming world

Biggest video games still set to to launch in 2023 on all consoles Rebecca Braybrook

The White House has summoned tech giants over AI fears

White House summons big tech bosses over AI fears Rebecca Braybrook

Xbox have revealed the date for their next Games showcase

Xbox announce upcoming Games Showcase date Rebecca Braybrook

Thirty-three people were injured when the RV Petrel tipped over while in dry dock at Leith. Picture: Andrew O'Brien.

Cranes at work to right toppled Leith ship Ian Swanson

Dave Livesey is the club executive for AND Digital’s Club Somerville in Edinburgh. Picture: Will Amlot.

Why tech isn’t just for tech firms - Dave Livesey of AND Digital Dave Livesey

Nicola Bulley, 45, remains missing after disappearing while walking her Springer Spaniel Willow in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, after she dropped her two daughters – aged six and nine – at school on January 27

Police to hold press conference as search for Nicola Bulley continues Sophie Wills

Candles are lit around a photo of Nicola Bulley (left) and her partner Paul Ansell on an altar at St Michael's Church in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, as police continue their search for the missing mother of two.

Missing Nicola Bulley’s partner opens up in Channel 5 interview Ethan Evans

Specialists search the River Wyre this morning (February 6).

Police give Nicola Bulley update as search for missing mum continues Sophie Wills

New CCTV images released by police show Nicola with her dog and wearing a long dark coat on the day of her disappearance.

Nicola Bulley’s partner shares heartbreaking new message Sophie Wills

Nicola Bulley has now been missing for well over a week.

Nicola Bulley: CCTV camera that would ‘have seen everything’ broken Sophie Wills

Thousands of Microsoft Teams and Outlook users are facing issues this morning as the software provider investigates a networking outage.

Outlook and Teams go down for thousands of users Chelsie Sewell

'Ken is a highly regarded and accomplished businessman and entrepreneur, and we are delighted to introduce him to our network,' says Investing Women Angels. Picture: contributed.

Global start-up guru to meet Scottish female founders and business angels Emma Newlands

Microsoft has scrapped technical support for customers that use Windows 8.1

Microsoft warning after firm scraps technical support for some users Chelsie Sewell

Netflix said the service will be an “addition” to its existing plans (Photo: Adobe)

Netflix partners with Microsoft for cheaper subscription plan with ads Claire Schofield

Midlothian councillors meeting virtually online.

Midlothian Council remote meetings continue amid concern at cost of hybrid plans Marie Sharp, LDR

Four day working week trial to launch in UK - full list of firms taking part Isabella Boneham

The average British worker believes it’s too late to change careers by the age o... Richard Jenkins

Stock wheelchair photo.

Book now to tell Midlothian Council about wheelchair access in homes Kevin Quinn

Here's what's on offer from Xbox Game Pass in February 2022. Photo: Anthony / Pexels / Canva Pro.

What's included in Xbox Game Pass in February 2022? Rachael Davies

Who owns Blizzard? Activision Blizzard's games - and does Activision own Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot? (Image credit: Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images)

Activision Blizzard's games, history and potential future under Microsoft Liv McMahon

Activision Blizzard Microsoft deal: Call of Duty creator Activision bought by Microsoft in $68 billion deal (Image credit: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Microsoft to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard in $68 billion deal Liv McMahon

Xbox Game Pass: The games coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one in 2022 - and when they'll arrive on Xbox (Image credit: Pexels/pixabay via Canva Pro)

The video games arriving on Xbox Game Pass on day one in 2022 Liv McMahon

Christmas party cancellations following the arrival of the Omicron Covid variant have hit pubs and restaurants hard (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

How we can help Omicron-hit hospitality industry – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Millions of employees think their company is ‘stuck in the past’ when it comes t... Richard Jenkins

The AI project is tracking the puffins on the Isle of May national nature reserve. PIcture: Lone Gill/NatureScot

Artificial intelligence used to count tens of thousands of puffins Martyn McLaughlin

The cohorts will train young people for roles in the most in-demand technology skillsets in areas including IT support, data engineering and cloud computing. Picture: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Corporate giants join forces to help address Scotland's digital skills shortage Scott Reid

It's been twenty years since the Original Xbox came out; explore what's happened since then in a virtual museum. Photo: Microsoft.

20 years of Xbox: How to find the Xbox 20th anniversary museum Rachael Davies

Best tablets UK 2021: should you chose an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy?

Best tablets UK 2021: should you chose an iPad or a Samsung Galaxy? Derek Adams

Rishi Sunak says young people should return to offices for the benefit of their careers (Photo by Stefan Rousseau-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak says young people should return to offices for the benefit of their ... Ethan Shone

The best high-spec laptops on the market, as reviewed by our expert

The best high-spec laptops in the UK 2021, as reviewed by our expert David Phelan

Forza Horizon 5 will be set in Mexico

Forza Horizon 5 release date, location and more details revealed Matt Allan

Go beyond spreadsheets with this £25 Microsoft Excel training bundle

Go beyond spreadsheets with this £25 Microsoft Excel training bundle Staff Reporter

Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce on a Twitter post (Photo: LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Will the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation continue after the couple divorce? Helen Johnson

Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they are splitting up after 27 years of marriage (Eric Piermont/AFP via Getty)

Billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates announce divorce after 27 years of marriage Carly Roberts

Parking controls could be extended to more places beyond the city centre

Online public meetings over parking controls Ian Swanson

Members of the public can now watch Midlothian Council meetings live online.

Midlothian Council meetings now available live online Kevin Quinn

(Photos: Shutterstock/Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Is Microsoft buying Discord? What a potential deal may mean for gamers Alex Nelson

You can now make voice and video calls on the WhatsApp Desktop app - here’s how (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now make voice and video calls on the WhatsApp Desktop app - here’s how Iain Leggat

Proponents of the four day week suggest it could save jobs in the wake of the pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

Spain and India are adopting a 4 day working week in the wake of Covid-19 - coul... Sarah Wilson

Edinburgh schools face technical difficulties with Microsoft network for home learning

Edinburgh schools face technical difficulties home learning network Rachel Mackie

Colin Frame, managing director and founder of Edinburgh-based Stellar Omada and the co-owner of Shieldhill Castle Hotel , Biggar. Picture: Helen Barrington

Edinburgh tech start-up aims to become £100m revenue business in next five years Scott Reid

Peter Proud at Dunfermline Abbey - he went to school in the town, and says his early morning milk round taught him key business lessons. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

The Big Interview: Peter Proud, CEO and founder of Forrit Emma Newlands

Live lessons are now an option for Edinburgh schools but education chiefs say they will not be the norm

First day of home learning disrupted Ian Swanson

Most pupils will be based at home until February at least but research has found a wide variation in the style of learning pupils will be afforded while at home.

These are the two Scottish areas that will be running no live school lessons Ian Swanson

Teachers and pupils are now allowed to use the camera function for online learning

Edinburgh home-schooling: live lessons allowed for remote learning Ian Swanson

AI tech could let you speak to your loved ones after their death - how it works Iain Leggat