• 265: Shuck 'Em If You Got 'Em

  • Dec 15 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
  • Podcast

265: Shuck 'Em If You Got 'Em

  • Summary

  • Will and family just got back from the final show of Taylor Swift's Eras tour, so this week we dig into some of the technical aspects of a modern arena mega-concert, from turning the audience into a human light show to innovations in ticket-sharing QR code technology and metrics on the mobile data being used in the vicinity. Meanwhile, Brad's been harvesting some extra cheap hard drives in the wake of Black Friday, so we also lay out a primer on what exactly hard drive shucking is, including price-per-terabyte, the best models to look out for, foolproof methods for getting those enclosures open, and more.

    Links for this episode:

    Wired on the Swift concert tech: https://wired.me/technology/the-tech-behind-taylor-swift-concert-wristbands/

    Audience bracelet fun: https://x.com/swifferupdates/status/1644415217445609508

    ShuckStop: https://shucks.top/

    Easy shucking with guitar picks: https://forums.truenas.com/t/easystore-drive-shucking-like-a-pro-by-a-pro/1498

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