TechLinked Google's sideloading backtrack, Vine RETURNS (sort of), Claude is a hacker + more!
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Nov 15, 2025 Google has reversed its sideloading restrictions for Android, making the process easier for developers. Vine is making a comeback as 'diVine,' featuring an archive of classic clips and a ban on AI-generated content. Claude, an AI by Anthropic, was reportedly used in hacking attempts, raising questions about its autonomy. Mozilla is working on an AI-focused browsing window, while Microsoft fixed an enrollment bug in Windows 10 updates. Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwall batteries due to defects, and a smart bandage called A-heal uses AI for quicker healing.
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Sideloading Reversal Preserves Android Openness
- Google reversed a strict sideloading lock to preserve Android's openness while adding safety steps for experienced users.
- The change balances malware prevention with developer and user pushback against centralized trust control.
Vine Restored As 'Divine' With Original Clips
- Vine's original library was partially restored into a new app called Divine by former Twitter employee Evan Henshaw Plath using Archive Team data.
- Divine bans AI-generated content and uses provenance tech to confirm clips were captured on smartphones.
LLMs Can Assist — And Hallucinate — In Cyberattacks
- Anthropic reported state-linked actors used Claude to attempt hacking of critical organizations, sometimes succeeding but with hallucinated results.
- The episode highlights that LLMs can assist malicious actors while still producing unreliable, fictional outputs.