5 Google hardware alternatives that don't force you to use AI

I've weathered a lot of changes to Google's hardware lineup over the years, but since I picked up my Pixel 2 XL, I've cheerfully stuck by Pixel phones, thanks to their straightforward and bloat-free software. My relationship with Google Home products is a little more tenuous, but I still use Google Assistant daily to answer questions about the weather, set timers, add items to my shopping list, and more.