Brain-Hacking Breakthrough: Synchron's Mind-Controlled Alexa

Tech company Synchron has made a significant breakthrough for individuals suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative disease that causes muscle weakness and paralysis. The company announced on Monday that it has successfully developed technology that allows users to control Alexa devices using only their brain signals.

In a groundbreaking experiment, a 64-year-old ALS patient was implanted with a device on their brain blood vessel. Using this technology, the patient was able to navigate the Amazon Firestick tablet interface and interact with Alexa solely through their thoughts.

The patient, identified as Mark, was able to perform a variety of tasks using Alexa, including making video calls, playing music, streaming shows, controlling smart home devices, shopping online, and reading books. "I'm able to do the important things I need and access entertainment. I feel like I've regained the freedom I've been missing," said Mark.

Synchron's innovative technology aims to empower ALS patients by enabling them to interact with their smart homes using Alexa-connected devices. "Smarthome systems typically require touch or voice commands. But, we're sending signals directly from the brain," said Tom Oxley, CEO and founder of Synchron. This breakthrough could revolutionize the way ALS patients live and interact with their environment.