HDD
Western Digital has announced it's completely sold out of HDD capacity for [----] due to massive AI and cloud demand, with firm orders extending into [----]. This surge in demand is driving HDD prices to their highest in two years.
About HDD
HDD refers to Hard Disk Drives, a type of computer storage device, but also an acronym used in various contexts including construction and entertainment news.
Insights
- hdd engagements is up 2431.01% from the previous week.
- hdd posts created is up 137.5% from the previous week.
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1-Year Low: [-------] on 2026-01-28
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[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning HDD in the last [--] hours which is up 4.70% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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The most influential creators that mention HDD in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-----] |
| @0xtheblest | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [---] |
| @k7tzu_18 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [--] |
| @hddworld | [--] | [------] | [--] | [--] |
| @NickNameNegativ | [--] | [---] | [--] | [--] |
| @roughtone39rus | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [--] |
| @mpmprec | [--] | [--] | [--] | [--] |
| @5express2 | [--] | [--] | [--] | [--] |
| @kaden_elena_ | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [--] |
| @onakaitai_yo | [--] | [---] | [--] | [--] |
Sentiment: 80%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 80%
Daily Average: 79%
[--] Week: 80% -3%
[--] Month: 74% +9%
[--] Months: 74% -7%
[--] Year: 74% -23%
1-Year High: 99% on 2025-08-06
1-Year Low: 34% on 2025-03-05
Most Supportive Themes:
- PC Hardware and Gaming Setups: (70%) Posts frequently detail PC component specifications, including CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and HDDs, often in the context of gaming or streaming setups.
- Storage Technology Advancements: (20%) Discussions revolve around new HDD and SSD technologies, capacities, and performance improvements, with mentions of brands like Western Digital and Seagate.
- Construction and Industrial HDD Applications: (10%) A smaller theme focuses on Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in construction and utility work, showcasing equipment and project progress.
Most Critical Themes:
- HDD Performance Limitations: (60%) Some posts highlight the slower loading times and potential bottlenecks associated with HDDs compared to SSDs, especially in gaming and demanding applications.
- Data Loss and Reliability Concerns: (40%) A few posts express concerns about data loss due to HDD failure or improper handling, emphasizing the importance of data backup and proper maintenance.
Top HDD News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"WD's new HDD tech promises 'flash-like' performance and just maybe a way out of the dreaded memory supply crisis PC Gamer Either that or just more expensive HDDs"
News Link @pcgamer 2026-02-04T14:11Z 3.2M followers, 124.2K engagements
Top HDD Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"REGULAR RP STREAMS BACK TVA KANNAPI 🖥PC Specs ---------------------- CPU : Ryzen5 5600X MOBO : MSI [---] GAMING PLUS RAM : 16GB @ 3200MHz GPU : NVIDIA RTX [----] 8GB HDD : 1TB SSD : SAMSUNG [---] 500GB Monitor1: DELL CURVED 165HZ 1MS Monitor2 : BENQ GW [----] IPS MONITOR Mouse : ANT-Esports GM300 Gaming Mouse Keyboard : ANT-Esports MK_1000 Headphones: RED GEAR CLOUD Rules of chat NO Self-Promotion/Swearing Don't Spam in chat (emojis caps etc.) Negativity & Rude Behavior won't be entertained Politics Religious talk etc are banned from live chat Inappropriate/sexual comments/Impersonation of other"
YouTube Link @germankannapi5909 2026-02-16T14:02Z 132K followers, 46.1K engagements
"HDD'lerde AI etkisi: Western Digital HDD kapasitesinin tkendiini aklad. Dev AI ve bulut anlamalar sonras [----] retimi imdiden satld tketici pay ise yzde 5'e geriledi. Son dnemdeki youn talep HDD fiyatlarn son iki yln en yksek seviyelerine tam durumda. stelik AI yatrmlar srdke HDD tarafndaki kapasite basksnn da kolay kolay hafiflemesi beklenmiyor. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023380904949756192 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2023380904949756192"
X Link @donanimhaber 2026-02-16T12:56Z 115.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Western Digital has officially run out of HDD capacity for [----]. CEO Irving Tan confirmed the company is pretty much sold out with firm purchase orders from its top seven customers and long-term agreements stretching into [----] and even 2028"
X Link @Rainmaker1973 2026-02-16T12:51Z 4.1M followers, 33.9K engagements
"WDs HDD business mix is clearly tilting toward cloud and enterprise customers. AI- and cloud-related revenue now accounts for 89% of total company revenue while consumer products contribute only 5%. At present HDD demand is being driven primarily by the expansion of hyperscale AI data centers worldwide with data center buildouts in the United States being particularly pronounced. The market expects a severe shortage of consumer HDDs in [----]. As HDD manufacturing capacity is difficult to expand in the short term this will pose a significant challenge to the consumer NAS market. With AI-driven"
X Link @semivision_tw 2026-02-16T12:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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