A lot of people are overly reliant on Google. They put all of their important messages, appointments, musings, contacts, and spreadsheets into Google products. Many are aware that Google, like many tech firms, is likely to prioritize its own interests over user privacy. But signing data away for technological conveniences is a common occurrence.
Murena's Pixel Tablet takes a stance against that norm. It's Google’s Pixel Tablet hardware running an Android fork but without any Google tracking or Google apps. While I still found myself heading back to Google services while using the tablet, Murena’s gadget reminded me of how feasible it is to limit Big Tech’s reach into my life.
Murena Pixel Tablet Specs Display size: 10.95 inches
CPU: Octa-core (2× 2.85 GHz Cortex-X1, 2× 2.35 GHz Cortex-A78, 4× 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G710 MP7
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128 or 256 GB
Resolution: 1600×2560
Panel Type: IPS LCD
Camera: 8MP primary camera, 8MP front-facing camera
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