Tech Times Weekly Wrap: TikTok Dad's Octopus Saga, Apple's iPhone SE 4, Pixel 8 Find My Device

The past week of the world saw significant events and happenings as reported by Tech Times, now sharing the top stories that captivated the global audience, including the viral TikTok dad's octopus saga.

On the other hand, there are new reports that corroborate the arrival of the iPhone SE 4, centered on the budget smartphone's fated return to the market after two years.

On the other hand, there is also Google's new feature known as the Find My Device for Pixel 8 smartphones, helping expand more of its security features for lost or stolen devices. 

TikTok Dad's Octopus Saga Went Viral 

A TikTok saga went viral again, and this time, it is about a dad and dentist from Oklahoma, Cameron Clifford, 36, who recently purchased a California two-spot octopus, also known as a 'bimac,' for his son.

They were well prepared for the octopus as a pet, but little did they know that it would bring them significant challenges along the way as it gave birth to 50 babies. 

Clifford documented their family's octopus pet journey when the challenges occurred, gaining nearly 400,000 followers since then. 

According to Clifford, it was a gift for his son, who had been fascinated with octopus since the age of two. 

The Clifford family named the octopus Terrance, who was given a dedicated saltwater tank home, complete with a water cycling system.

However, it was all fun and games until it gave birth to 50 baby octopuses, significantly overflowing their tanks, affecting power systems, and led to destroying parts of their home due to water damage. 

On top of that, aquariums and organizations declined to take some of the baby octopuses from them, but this journey led Clifford to assume responsibility for their pet babies and continue documenting this saga for TikTok and YouTube. 

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Apple's iPhone SE 4 is Coming 

There are new reports that believe a new iPhone SE is coming, and this will be the fourth-generation budget smartphone from Apple that will arrive by 2025. It was said that it would usher in massive changes including a new body that will take on the form of a home button-less iPhone XR or 11, a larger rear camera, and the A17 Bionic processor.

It will be the first time it will see a design change in almost five years, with the last one centering on the iPhone 8's body and starting in 2020. 

Moreover, it will feature improvements for its 5G, alongside getting a USB-C port. 

Google's Find My Device

Google's Pixel 8 is the first to get the latest security tech from the company, Find My Device, a way to locate one's smartphone when it is lost or stolen, and would work despite being turned off or drained. 

Initially, the US and Canada will get the feature, with Google promising a global rollout soon. 

Offline tracking is the most significant feature, and it also comes with a dedicated Find My Device network that helps improve its security function. 

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