Get ready for a soccer revolution! The English Premier League is set to shake things up this season by introducing iPhones as high-tech referees.
That's right, those smartphones you use for everything from texting to gaming are now being deployed to help decide one of the most controversial calls in soccer: offside. Using a network of iPhones strategically placed around the pitch, the system creates 3D models of players in real-time. This data is then crunched by AI to determine if a player was offside with incredible accuracy.
The goal? To speed up the game, reduce human error, and provide fans with a clearer understanding of the decisions made on the field. While some might argue that it takes the human element out of the game, there's no denying that this is a massive leap forward in sports technology.
So, the next time you watch a Premier League match, keep an eye out for those iPhones. They might just be the unsung heroes of the game.