By Cindy Fitzmartin, Wicket College athletics programs are in the midst of a spending spree. Universities pour millions into state-of-the-art stadiums, training facilities, and recovery centers. But why? Is it all about winning that coveted national championship trophy? Like most things in life, the answer is a bit more complex. Let’s explore the driving forces […]
T-Mobile sees 6.3 TB of cellular traffic at Globe Life Field for MLB All-Star Game
Some recent upgrades to its 5G cellular network at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, helped wireless carrier T-Mobile see 6.3 terabytes of data used by its customers during the two days of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game activities earlier this month. According to figures provided by T-Mobile, the carrier said it saw a combined […]
Copa America, Hard Rock Stadium show how NOT to run security and ticketing for a big event
As we wait to see whether or not anyone accepts or gets hit with the blame (or any legal charges) for the fan fiasco that was the Copa America final Sunday, one thing is for sure — the event organizers CONMEBOL and the host venue, Hard Rock Stadium, have delivered a huge “don’t do this” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
