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5 Google hardware alternatives that don't force you to use AI
Google is all about AI, but I'm not. If you're not excited by artificial intelligence, check out hardware alternatives that don't require AI use.
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.
