Snapchat Surprises, Netflix Disappoints, Amazon Picks Up, & Robot Dogs Take Over

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Business News, Investing, Business, News

4 • 494 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2020

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Amazon is rolling out grocery pickup at Whole Foods, but Bezos may still have a few kinks to iron out to make the effort a success. Netflix reported disappointing results for its third quarter after missing subscriber targets, but Snapchat surprised the Street with a strong delivery for its investors and its advertisers. Lightshed’s Rich Greenfield and CNBC’s Julia Boorstin discuss the two platforms, and what’s to come for each. Stimulus negotiations continue on the Hill, and CNBC’s Ylan Mui tracks the possible paths forward, as well as the mounting frustration across the country. Plus, Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot may help keep employees safe amid the pandemic. CEO Robert Playter says if they take over menial, repetitive tasks, Spots could reduce density in the workplace, although robots are no match for human common sense. Usually.

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0:00.0	This is Squawk Pod. I'm
0:03.5	see NBC producer Katie Kramer. Today on our podcast.
0:06.8	Stimulus, will they or won't they continues and frustration builds on and off the hill.
0:13.0	If you're playing politics, I don't understand why they didn't do this sooner.
0:15.7	And if you want to make sure that you get a deal passed and you actually want to get money out,
0:18.8	I don't know why they didn't do this sooner.
0:20.6	It's stupid.
0:21.6	Netflix, the pandemic staple, may have to step it up to win streamers.
0:26.0	Tech Watcher, Rich Greenfield.
0:27.0	There's just a ton of content coming and really no competition.
0:32.0	And see Spot Help, the robot dog that could make essential workers a little safer.
0:37.8	Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Plater.
0:40.1	There's a lot of workers packed into logistics infrastructure of the country and if you can reduce that somewhat by having robots doing some of the repetitive menial tasks, then maybe you can reduce density.
0:53.0	Those stories, plus Joe's big day out.
0:55.6	Kings are beautiful, they're gray, it's a great place.
0:58.3	I do go into a, what is the other one, shopwright or something.
1:01.2	You can't believe the difference in prices and
1:03.1	Andrews big night in.
1:04.3	Friday night it is Bill Murray Sophia Coppola Apple Plus. It's Wednesday
1:08.6	October 21st 2020 squad pod begins right now.
1:14.0	Good morning everybody.
1:15.1	Welcome to Squawk Box here on C.
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