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2026
Fast CompanyMarch 27, 2026
The most innovative data science companies of 2026 (opens in new tab) →WiredMarch 10, 2026
What It's Like to Have a Brain Implant for 5 Years (opens in new tab) →2025
BusinessWire· Press releaseNovember 6, 2025
Synchron Raises $200 Million Series D to Advance Brain-Computer Interface Technology (opens in new tab) →BloombergNovember 6, 2025
Neuralink Rival Synchron Raises $200 Million for Brain Implant (opens in new tab) →Forbes AustraliaNovember 6, 2025
Synchron raises $308m to leapfrog Neuralink – with $54m from Australian taxpayer (opens in new tab) →MassDeviceNovember 6, 2025
Synchron raises $200M Series D to support BCI commercialization, next-gen tech (opens in new tab) →PCMagOctober 29, 2025
Synchron Featured in 2025 PCMag Technical Excellence Awards (opens in new tab) →TIMEOctober 9, 2025
Synchron on TIME's list of Best Inventions of 2025 (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseAugust 21, 2025
Synchron Expands Executive Team with Appointment of Andy Rasdal as Chief of Staff and Mark Brister as VP R&D (opens in new tab) →CNETAugust 10, 2025
Synchron vs. Neuralink: BCI Brain Implants Compared (opens in new tab) →Fierce BiotechAugust 4, 2025
Synchron links brain-computer interface to iPad through new Apple protocol (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseAugust 4, 2025
Synchron Debuts First Thought-Controlled iPad Experience Using Apple's New BCI Human Interface Device Protocol (opens in new tab) →ForbesMay 16, 2025
Apple Wants To Get Into Your Head, Literally (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseMay 14, 2025
Synchron To Achieve First Native Brain-Computer Interface Integration with iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro (opens in new tab) →Wall Street JournalMay 13, 2025
Apple to Support Brain-Implant Control of Its Devices (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseMarch 19, 2025
Synchron Unveils Chiral™, the World's First Cognitive AI Brain Foundation Model (opens in new tab) →WiredMarch 19, 2025
Synchron's Brain-Computer Interface Now Has Nvidia's AI (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseJanuary 14, 2025
Synchron to Advance Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Technology with NVIDIA Holoscan (opens in new tab) →The TimesJanuary 6, 2025
Brain implant that's ahead of Elon Musk in the race to read minds (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseJanuary 6, 2025
Team Gleason and Synchron Expand Collaboration to Drive Awareness of The Synchron BCI Community (opens in new tab) →2024
ForbesDecember 18, 2024
2024 Forbes CIO Summit | Fireside Chat: The Power of Connection (opens in new tab) →FreethinkDecember 12, 2024
How Neuralink's chief competitor is tapping into the brain without surgery (opens in new tab) →Fierce PharmaNovember 18, 2024
Riki Banerjee: 2024's Fiercest Women in Life Sciences (opens in new tab) →The InformationNovember 6, 2024
A Better Brain Chip Than Elon Musk's? (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseSeptember 30, 2024
Synchron Announces Positive Results from U.S. COMMAND Study of Endovascular Brain-Computer Interface (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseSeptember 16, 2024
Synchron Announces First Use of Amazon's Alexa with a Brain Computer Interface (opens in new tab) →WiredSeptember 16, 2024
This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseJuly 30, 2024
Synchron Announces First Use of Apple Vision Pro with a Brain Computer Interface (opens in new tab) →CNETJuly 28, 2024
How This Brain Implant Is Using ChatGPT (opens in new tab) →BloombergJuly 11, 2024
Brain Startup Synchron Says AI Will Be Instrumental for Devices (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseJuly 11, 2024
Synchron Announces Brain Computer Interface Chat Feature Powered by OpenAI (opens in new tab) →Financial TimesJune 3, 2024
The transformative potential of computerised brain implants (opens in new tab) →MIT Technology ReviewApril 19, 2024
Beyond Neuralink: Meet the other companies developing brain-computer interfaces (opens in new tab) →DeviceTalksApril 17, 2024
CCO Kurt Haggstrom Shares How Synchron Could Open the Neuro Market (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseApril 8, 2024
Synchron Launches Patient Registry for Stentrode Brain Computer Interface (opens in new tab) →Endovascular TodayApril 8, 2024
Synchron Launches Patient Registry for Stentrode Brain Computer Interface (opens in new tab) →The TelegraphApril 8, 2024
The 'black sheep' brain chip start-up backed by Bezos and Gates (opens in new tab) →Wall Street JournalMarch 21, 2024
Neuralink's Rival Tests Brain Chip in Race to Bring Implants to Market (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseMarch 11, 2024
Implantable Brain-Computer Interface Collaborative Community (iBCI-CC) to Drive Innovation in Neurotechnology (opens in new tab) →ForbesMarch 7, 2024
Seeing Beyond The Hype Of That One Neurotech Startup (opens in new tab) →MassDeviceFebruary 1, 2024
BCI developer Synchron buys stake in thin film maker Acquandas (opens in new tab) →MassDeviceJanuary 4, 2024
BCI developer Synchron names new chief technology officer (opens in new tab) →2023
IEEE SpectrumDecember 20, 2023
The Brain-Implant Company Going for Neuralink's Jugular (opens in new tab) →Medical Design & OutsourcingDecember 11, 2023
Opening the brain's secret back door: A conversation with Synchron co-founder and CEO Dr. Tom Oxley (opens in new tab) →MassDeviceDecember 11, 2023
BCI maker Synchron adds former Dexcom CEO to its board (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseDecember 11, 2023
Synchron Appoints Andy Rasdal to Board of Directors (opens in new tab) →NatureNovember 8, 2023
The rise of brain-reading technology: what you need to know (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseNovember 8, 2023
Synchron Completes Patient Enrollment for COMMAND Trial of Brain Computer Interface (opens in new tab) →Fierce PharmaOctober 2, 2023
Fierce 50 Innovation List (opens in new tab) →CNETSeptember 24, 2023
You Might Not Need Open Brain Surgery to Get Mind Control (opens in new tab) →CNETSeptember 24, 2023
Brain-Computer Interface: No Open Brain Surgery Required (opens in new tab) →Medical Design & OutsourcingSeptember 22, 2023
Synchron's plan to beat Neuralink in the neuroprosthetic BCI race (opens in new tab) →Leaps.orgSeptember 18, 2023
How to Use Thoughts to Control Computers with Dr. Tom Oxley (opens in new tab) →NeuroNews InternationalSeptember 7, 2023
Synchron completes enrolment in US COMMAND trial of endovascular brain-computer interface (opens in new tab) →Clinical Trials ArenaSeptember 6, 2023
Synchron completes enrolment in neural interface technology trial (opens in new tab) →Becker's Health ITSeptember 5, 2023
Mount Sinai, U at Buffalo, UPMC test brain computer interface tech (opens in new tab) →MassDeviceSeptember 5, 2023
Synchron completes patient enrollment in brain-computer interface trial (opens in new tab) →New ScientistAugust 30, 2023
Implant lets people type on virtual keyboards with just brain signals (opens in new tab) →New ScientistAugust 30, 2023
Brain implant lets people control devices using brain signals (opens in new tab) →Wall Street JournalAugust 17, 2023
Neurological Devices Attract Investors Despite Cautious Venture Market (opens in new tab) →Forbes AustraliaAugust 13, 2023
INSIDE SYNCHRON: The Aussie brain chip start-up racing ahead of Elon Musk's Neuralink (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseMarch 20, 2023
Synchron to Begin Patient Enrollment for the COMMAND Trial of Brain-Computer Interface at Gates Vascular Institute (opens in new tab) →Washington PostMarch 3, 2023
This Man Types Without Hands, Using the Power of His Mind (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseJanuary 9, 2023
Synchron Announces Publication of Brain-Computer Interface Clinical Trial in JAMA Neurology (opens in new tab) →2022
BusinessWire· Press releaseDecember 15, 2022
Synchron Raises $75M Series C Led by ARCH Venture Partners to Advance Endovascular Brain-Computer Interface (opens in new tab) →BloombergDecember 15, 2022
Bezos and Gates Back Synchron in Drive for Brain Implant Breakthrough (opens in new tab) →BloombergDecember 14, 2022
Bloomberg 50: The People who Changed Global Business in 2022 (opens in new tab) →InsiderNovember 10, 2022
Brain-Computer Interface: How Implant Works, Risks, Benefits (opens in new tab) →SemaforNovember 4, 2022
You can now use your iPhone with your brain after a major breakthrough (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseOctober 27, 2022
Synchron to Begin Patient Enrollment for the COMMAND Trial of a Brain Computer Interface at University of Pittsburgh (opens in new tab) →The EconomistSeptember 21, 2022
What does a brain-computer interface feel like? (opens in new tab) →Emerging Tech BrewAugust 17, 2022
This brain-computer interface company just hit a major milestone in the US (opens in new tab) →Business InsiderAugust 17, 2022
These startups are beating Elon Musk in the race to let your mind meld with your computer (opens in new tab) →Wired UKAugust 1, 2022
The Age of Brain-Computer Interfaces Is on the Horizon (opens in new tab) →Bloomberg TVJuly 19, 2022
Technomics: Synchron's Implant to Control Computers with the Mind (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseJuly 19, 2022
Synchron Announces First Human U.S. Brain-Computer Interface Implant (opens in new tab) →FortuneJuly 18, 2022
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain computer startup is beat again (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseJuly 13, 2022
Synchron Appoints Kurt Haggstrom as Chief Commercial Officer (opens in new tab) →The AustralianJune 8, 2022
Thought-Control Boost for Paralysed (opens in new tab) →Fast CompanyJune 3, 2022
Synchron's nonsurgically implanted BCI could offer new hope for paraplegics (opens in new tab) →The New York TimesMay 12, 2022
The Man Who Controls Computers With His Mind (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseMay 12, 2022
Team Gleason Partners with Synchron to Redefine Accessibility (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseMay 4, 2022
Synchron Announces Enrollment of First Patient in U.S. Endovascular Brain-Computer Interface Study (COMMAND) (opens in new tab) →BusinessWire· Press releaseMarch 29, 2022
Synchron Announces Long-Term Safety Results from Fully Implanted Endovascular Brain-Computer Interface (Stentrode) (opens in new tab) →Globe Newswire· Press releaseFebruary 22, 2022
Synchron Expands Advisory Board as Brain-Computer Interface Device Stentrode Advances into US Clinical Trials (opens in new tab) →BloombergFebruary 4, 2022
Ex-Neuralink President Invests in Competing Brain Startup (opens in new tab) →2021
Synchron· Press releaseDecember 23, 2021
First Tweet by Implanted BCI (opens in new tab) →NewsweekDecember 16, 2021
America's Greatest Disruptors: Medical Marvels (opens in new tab) →Fast CompanyNovember 18, 2021
Next Big Things in Tech 2021 (opens in new tab) →NFMRINovember 14, 2021
Dr John Raftos AM Award Winner: Prof Nicholas Opie (opens in new tab) →TIMENovember 7, 2021
The 100 Best Inventions of 2021 (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseAugust 28, 2021
$10M NIH Grant (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseJuly 28, 2021
FDA IDE Approval for In-Human Trials (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseJune 3, 2021
$40M in Series B led by Khosla Ventures (opens in new tab) →New York Business JournalJune 3, 2021
Brain Implant Company Synchron moves HQ to NY, raises $40M (opens in new tab) →2020
WiredOctober 29, 2020
A New Way to Plug a Human Brain Into a Computer: via Veins (opens in new tab) →Wall Street JournalOctober 28, 2020
Tiny Brain Implants Hold Big Promise for Immobilized Patients (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseOctober 28, 2020
Early First-In-Human Study Results (opens in new tab) →Good Morning AmericaOctober 28, 2020
How groundbreaking new technology is helping people with paralysis (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseAugust 27, 2020
Stentrode Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseJuly 24, 2020
Synchron Secures Further Funding from Australian Government (opens in new tab) →Fierce BiotechJuly 20, 2020
Synchron kicks off clinical trial for brain-machine interface—without drilling skulls (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseJune 25, 2020
Synchron Secures NHMRC Grant (opens in new tab) →2019
One ZeroOctober 2, 2019
This Brain Computer Uses Your Jugular Like a USB Cable (opens in new tab) →MD+DISeptember 24, 2019
Synchron Brings 'Big Tech' to Device Industry with Neural Interface (opens in new tab) →The GuardianSeptember 22, 2019
Are brain implants the future of thinking? (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseSeptember 20, 2019
First Successful Human Implantation of a BCI (opens in new tab) →BloombergSeptember 11, 2019
How Synchron's Brain Implant Lets Patients Control Prosthetics With Their Minds (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseApril 8, 2019
Thought-To-Text BCI for Severely Paralyzed (opens in new tab) →2018
University of MelbourneDecember 4, 2018
Stimulating the brain without major surgery (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseDecember 3, 2018
Nature Biomedical Publishing (opens in new tab) →Synchron· Press releaseApril 21, 2018
Martin Dieck Named Chairman (opens in new tab) →