Amazon announced it has opened eight new “Just Walk Out” checkout-free concession stands at NBA arenas, including several stores deployed at arenas that previously only had checkout-free stands using technology from Zippin. At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the NBA’s Indianapolis Pacers, two new Amazon Just Walk Out stores have replaced four previous checkout-free stores that […]
Facial Authentication: Wicket’s privacy-first approach to biometrics
By Tamara Camacho, Wicket Facial biometrics are at the forefront of many conversations regarding the ethical use of the technology and associated personal data, and its implications for end users. Limited to niches such as law enforcement and travel for years, the global pandemic saw the accelerated adoption of Facial Recognition (FR) and other touchless […]
American Tower taps MatSing, CommScope for new DAS deployment at Xcel Energy Center
Fans attending games or events at Xcel Energy Center this season should see improved cellular connectivity thanks to a new distributed antenna system (DAS) deployed by American Tower, using gear from MatSing and CommScope. The 20,554-seat arena, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, recently went through a full rip and replace upgrade of its legacy […]
‘Pay with your face’ program for concessions growing rapidly at Cleveland Browns’ Huntington Bank Field
The practice of using your face to pay for concessions purchases is growing rapidly at the Cleveland Browns’ Huntington Bank Field, thanks in part to an expansion of the Browns’ facial authentication programs this season. Along with main technology and deployment partners Wicket and Aramark, the Browns’ decision to double the number of concession stands […]
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If you are a stadium technology professional, you should be taking our yearly Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, which is available right here to take right now. TAKE THE SURVEY! I know everyone is busy, and nobody likes the constant asks to take surveys, which have become an AI-driven nag with almost every interaction we have […]
Verizon reports some big spikes for Week 1 wireless data use at NFL venues
Pro football is back, and fans in stadiums are continuing to use wireless data at an increasing pace, according to statistics provided by Verizon. For the first week of NFL regular-season games, Verizon saw some big spikes in customer data usage at several NFL stadiums, including a mark of 5.1 terabytes for the New Orleans […]
