A man with ALS became the first person to control an Amazon Alexa with his thoughts via an implanted brain-computer interface.

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

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

Synchron is one of several companies working to make brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a reality. Earlier this summer, Synchron revealed one of its study participants could use the Apple Vision Pro VR headset thanks to the Synchron implant.

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.

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,

On Monday, Synchron, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company, announced this development, revealing that the 64-year-old patient, diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), can stream shows,