New Chromecast Ultra, Pixel 4a + 5, and Verily's COVID-19 site

This week we talk about the ongoing impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and what Google is doing to aid relief efforts. Next we recap our 2nd-gen Chromecast Ultra scoop and dive into the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5.

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All North American Googlers advised to work from home due to coronavirus
Google extends its remote work coronavirus advisory to Europe, Africa, and Middle East
Google building limited coronavirus ‘triage’ website to aid US testing [Updated]
Google developing ‘nationwide’ coronavirus information website with US government
Google sister company Verily details coronavirus testing pilot, launching Monday in California
[Update: Paused] Verily launches COVID-19 screener and testing website for SF Bay Area
Google delays, but expands scope of coronavirus information website
Google sends out ‘Help stop coronavirus’ tips in prominent PSA push
Exclusive: Google plans new Chromecast Ultra based on Android TV (w/ remote!)
Google Store, Pixel support warn of longer wait times due to coronavirus
Google tells devs to expect longer app review times in light of coronavirus
YouTube relying on automated video reviews in light of coronavirus, warns of removal uptick
Google increasing automation, prioritizing workflows to account for coronavirus impact
Google Duo creator says today is the biggest for video conferencing in history
Google pauses upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases
Google delays already-digital Cloud Next ’20 conference due to coronavirus
Sketchy Google Pixel 4a leak shows off hole-punch display, fabric case [Gallery]
Here’s the smudgy, shade-less back of a Google Pixel 4a prototype
Pixel 4a leaks in first hands-on video confirming Snapdragon 730, 6GB RAM, more [Video]
Latest Google Pixel 4a leak allegedly confirms $399 price tag, ‘new’ Assistant
Google Pixel 4a leak confirms faster storage and 6GB of RAM
Google Camera 7.4 points to telephoto for Pixel 4a, 4K 60fps video recording
Pixel 5: Google Camera app strongly suggests it won’t be a ‘flagship’ phone

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