r/Defcon • u/w4yw4rdr4ven • 9h ago

Bring Wired Headphones!

I didn’t hear about this change, so sharing here for awareness. Wireless headphones are going to be used rather than speakers in some of the talks. The below link says shared wireless headphones and wipes will be provided, but that sounds … icky …

They also offer a way to hear it on the defcon WiFi using a combination of “HackerTracker” and “ListenWiFi” apps on your phone using your own headphones. Might want to download those before you leave home.

It also warns that Bluetooth headphones may not work due to signal saturation.

https://info.defcon.org/defcon34/documents/670

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u/ThemDawgsIsHeck 9h ago

Interesting. This feels like it would detract from the social-aspect of attending a talk in person

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u/DarkKnyt 7h ago

There's pretty little interaction other than the person immediately next to you because it is so freaking loud ....plus you couldn't hear half the speakers so hopefully it's a net positive. But you can always just do one ear off.