> Edit>> Though I suppose there's a confirmation process HN goes through before sporting the black band.

I'm sure HN is willing to defer that research to someone like Intel in this case.

Let’s not assume badly of them. The real reason is likely that the person who changes it to black (dang?) isn’t around to do it right now.

Wow, you downvoters are harsh. Okay I learned my lesson not to assume someone has a phone or PC next to them and can simply flip a switch in a matter of 30 seconds. Cool.