Science and Technology News: 31 October 2021

Latest Science Technology news:

1. The majestic Northern Lights are expected to be visible in the U.S. at much lower latitudes than usual Saturday evening due to a strong geomagnetic storm sparked by a solar flare, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center. Forbes
2. Following what the EU is requiring Google to do, Australia may be the next country to demand that the tech giant install a “choice screen” on Android devices. This way, users will get the chance to choose another search engine other than Google, opening the door for competitors. Androidcommunity
3. In another vulnerability with wide-reaching consequences, the WordPress plugin NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster has a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. The plugin is used to automatically post material from websites to any of the specified social media accounts in a fully automated way. Pirate Press
4. Skywatching: About 30 minute before sunrise Nov. 1-3, Mercury and a sliver of a waning crescent moon, both at magnitude ˗0.8, along with alpha star Spica in Constellation Virgo form a splendid triangle above the east-southeast horizon. Timescall
5. Adding automated lighting to your home is one of the best ways to enter the world of smart devices. Smart light bulbs and switches typically utilize Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (along with Zigbee and other wireless protocols) for initial setup and controls. These same wireless pairing methods are how you manage your home’s smart lights, often by way of a companion app that you download to your preferred phone or tablet. Digital Trends
6. Are you worried about forgetting your bag at the airport, or about loosing it to a thief at a bus stop. You need a smart Bag tracker. Buy on Amazon –  tag8 Dolphin Smart Bag Tracker  – Wireless Bluetooth Anti-Lost Anti-Theft Alarm Device Tracker with Separation alarm and Location tracking.

Compiled from Google Trends