Hey HBO, ‘House of the Dragon’ Is Too Dark to See (Especially Episode 7) – CNET
Commentary: Showrunners say making episode 7 of the Game of Thrones prequel so dark was a “creative decision,” but it was like looking through chocolate pudding at times.
Peloton to Put Its Bikes in All Hilton-Branded Hotels in the US – CNET
Company says nearly all 5,400 hotels in its US portfolio will have at least one of the exercise bikes by the end of the year.
Japan Sends Emergency Alert After North Korean Missile Launch – CNET
A missile launched by North Korea Tuesday morning local time flew over the island of Hokkaido, triggering an emergency alert to 5 million residents.
Asteroid Smacked by NASA’s DART Spacecraft Now Has a Comet-Like Tail – CNET
The debris of a cosmic crash is literally stretching across the sky.
Nintendo Pictures Officially Launches Ahead of First ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie Trailer – CNET
The subsidiary will create video content based on Nintendo IP.
Speech Accessibility Project Aims to Make Voice Recognition More Inclusive – CNET
Tech giants are teaming up with researchers at the University of Illinois to improve speech recognition for people with disabilities.
2023 Audi R8 GT Is a 612-HP V10 Swan Song – CNET
Only 333 of these rear-wheel-drive supercars will be sold worldwide.
Why Mangalyaan Mattered: India Says Goodbye to Its Historic Mars Orbiter – CNET
But this spacecraft, and its momentous achievements, will remain in the hearts of many.
Samsung Plans to Extend a Key Tech Lead for Faster, Smaller Processors – CNET
Samsung’s plans for chipmaking progress now extend to 2027, an indication that Moore’s Law is still ticking.
Why I Don’t Own an Electric Car (Yet) – CNET
Commentary: People are surprised that I don’t own an EV, but here are my reasons, some admittedly better than others.