New stem cell treatment could 'cure' type 1 diabetes

Researchers at MIT and Harvard figured out how to produce pancreatic beta cells -- the ones that produce insulin -- in large quantities back in 2014. [Read more...]

'Street Fighter V' creator says his game is meant for pros and noobs alike

Street Fighter IV was a textbook case of how to breathe new life into an aging franchise. Led by Capcom's enthusiastic and passionate Yoshinori Ono, the 2008 release was designed to be a spiritual successor to Street Fighter II, the classic '90s game that practically defined the genre. [Read more...]

'The Martian' VFX reel shows how they put Matt Damon on Mars

If you want a reminder of why The Martian was nominated for a best visual effects Oscar, check out this highlight reel from MPC, the lead VFX company for the film. [Read more...]

Most of your Facebook friends couldn't care less about you

Even if you have thousands of Facebook friends, you can probably only count on a handful in a pinch, according to a new study. [Read more...]

Patriots' Surface tablets break down during AFC title game

Microsoft paid the NFL a fortune to have teams use its Surface Pro 3 tablets on the sidelines, but it likely wasn't thrilled with the publicity it got on Sunday. [Read more...]

The VR arcade of the future will look something like this

I knew I was on solid ground. I knew that no matter if I misstepped, I wouldn't fall hundreds of feet, plummeting to my death in some CG-Egyptian ruin. [Read more...]

OnePlus' Icon earbuds are solid but overhyped

My commute to Engadget's New York office sucks. At around two hours on a good day, it's far worse than any of my colleagues' (Terrence's is pretty bad too, but it also involves post-work beers on a ferry, so he wins). [Read more...]