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Stadium Tech Report

February 26th, 2025

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Intuit Dome leaning on facial authentication for ticketing and concession transactions

The Intuit Dome, the new home of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, opened Thursday with a Bruno Mars concert. While team officials are still keeping a tight information lid on the exact specifications of all the technical deployments, some more information about fan-facing technology was made public prior to the stadium-opening event. One feature that had emerged in conversations about...

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Inside Look: We visit Amazon’s labs for an up-close look at ‘Just Walk Out’ store technology

In a recent visit to Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Stadium Tech Report got a "inside look" in Amazon's labs, where a whole host of technologies, including artificial intelligence, edge computing, 3D modeling, motion-tracking software and good old-fashioned learned experience is informing the future of the company's technology that lets customers quickly purchase items without having to "check out" with a...

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Intuit Dome will open with 40-plus AiFi powered checkout-free concession stands

The use of checkout-free technology in stadium concession stands will get a huge boost later this summer when the Intuit Dome opens with more than 40 checkout-free concession stands using technology from AiFi, according to AiFi execs. While not a formal announcement, the news was revealed by AiFi during a presentation at the SEAT conference in Las Vegas on Monday....

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London’s O2 arena adding an Amazon ‘Just Walk Out’ concession stand

One of the world's busiest arenas, London's O2, is adding an Amazon "Just Walk Out" checkout-free concession stand later this summer, according to releases from the venue and from Amazon. From the rendering provided by the arena, the new stand appears to be of the single-lane variety, built into a previous space on the concourse. According to a press release...

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Beyond convenience: Facial authentication tech supports inclusivity

By Cindy Fitzmartin, Wicket Beyond convenience: Facial authentication tech supports inclusivity at stadiums and live events Facial authentication technology is making waves in the world of live events. While some raise concerns about privacy, there’s a positive aspect often overlooked: Its potential to enhance inclusivity for attendees. Here’s how facial authentication can create a more welcoming experience for everyone: Faster,...

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J.P. Morgan takes first drive in stadium-based biometric payments at Miami F1 race

While calling its initial foray a "pilot" project, J.P. Morgan Payments said its deployment of facial-authentication payment verification systems at the recent F1 race in Miami is just the start of its planned presence at sports and entertainment venues. Prashant Sharma, the executive director for biometrics and identity solutions at the banking giant J.P. Morgan, said the company's recent deployment...

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