Hacker News Recap October 8th, 2025 | Synology reverses policy banning third-party HDDs
Oct 9, 2025
Synology has made waves by reversing its ban on third-party hard drives, igniting community discussions. A bug was discovered in Go's ARM64 compiler, raising concerns for developers. A one-man campaign is effectively challenging the EU's controversial chat control legislation. On Reddit, a competitor crippled a boot camp's presence, showcasing the power of moderation. Meanwhile, Discord investigates a significant data breach affecting 70,000 users, while Cory Doctorow critiques tech firms for circumventing the law.
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Synology Reverses Third‑Party HDD Ban
- Synology reversed its policy and now allows third-party hard drives in NAS systems.
- The change increases user choice and signals companies respond to community pressure.
ARM64 Compiler Bug Threatens Correctness
- A bug in Go's ARM64 compiler can cause incorrect code generation under specific optimizations.
- The issue highlights the need for rigorous testing as ARM64 adoption grows.
One Person Moves EU Chat‑Control Debate
- A solo campaign influenced debate over the EU 'chat control' bill and raised privacy alarms.
- The episode shows how grassroots action can shape digital privacy legislation.