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Training the immune system to fight cancer

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World Cup: Game-changing tech

The game-changing tech transforming the World Cup

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The tactile tech giving deaf runners a fair start

A gold‑medalist has developed a vibrating starting block to give deaf athletes clearer, fairer race starts.

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These futuristic screens help you navigate Tokyo

In Tokyo, BBC TechXplore tests live translation and AI-powered displays that makes the city more navigable.

The wearable tech that lets spectators feel the match

The wearable tech that lets spectators feel the match

At Tokyo's Deaflympics, deaf Judo fans aren't just watching the matches, they're feeling them, thanks to Hapbeat.

Meet MOFO: will.i.am’s rapping AI toy

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Tech Now test out new gadgets disrupting the health industry at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.

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