To be able to manage important aspects of my environment and control access to entertainment gives me back the independence that I’m losing.”

Neuralink rival Synchron is connecting its brain–computer interface with consumer technologies to allow people with paralysis more functionality.

An ALS patient manipulated Amazon’s Alexa through a brain implant, enabling him to control devices and stream shows mentally. This advancement illustrates the potential of brain-computer interfaces to provide independence to those with degenerative diseases,

Now, Mark is back to test another gadget interface, a more modest Amazon Fire tablet with access to Amazon Alexa. Through Alexa, Mark has access to a variety of smart home and communication tools controlled entirely by his brain.

An implant in a blood vessel on the surface of the 64-year-old man’s brain let him mentally “tap” icons on Fire tablet

A 64-year-old ALS patient successfully controlled Alexa using his thoughts through a brain implant, allowing him to perform tasks like making video calls, playing music, and operating smart home devices.