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Artists sign letter to reject Amazon palm-scanning tech at venues

Music artists are protesting against the use of Amazon palm-scanning technology at music venues. The technology, which allows ticketless entry…

Red Rocks implements palm-based access control

Colorado outdoor venue Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre will allow ticket holders to enter events through just the use of…

Amazon unveils palm recognition entry system

Fans will be able to enter stadiums via their palm print thanks to a new product from online retail giant…

Amazon to offer cinema ticketing in India via BookMyShow deal

Amazon has teamed up with entertainment giant BookMyShow to introduce cinema ticketing to its Indian shopping site and app. Through…

Fight for the Future’s Amazon boycott reaches 800 artists

Digital rights advocacy group Fight for the Future has seen its campaign urging artists to stop working with Amazon-sponsored festivals…

‘Alexa, buy tickets via Ticketmaster’

Ticketmaster has teamed up with Amazon Alexa, allowing US fans to discover events and buy tickets via voice command. Fans…

Amazon shareholders urge halt to facial recognition sale

Amazon shareholders have spoken out against the firm selling its facial recognition technology to law enforcement. The demand to prevent…

US coalition urges tech firms to withhold facial recognition from government

Letters to Microsoft, Amazon and Google from a coalition of more than 85 activist groups are urging the companies to…

Amazon shifts 100 million Alexa-installed devices

Amazon has sold more than 100 million devices that have been pre-installed with its Alexa assistant, which can currently be…

‘Alexa, buy West End theatre tickets’

London Theatre Direct (LTD) now offers fans the option to purchase tickets through Amazon Alexa, making it the first theatre…

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