The field of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is rapidly advancing, with a focus on developing more accurate and robust models for decoding brain signals. Recent research has highlighted the importance of incorporating contextual information and task-specific guidance into BCI models, enabling them to better capture the complexities of brain activity. Additionally, there is a growing trend towards using large-scale foundation models and self-supervised learning techniques to improve the generalizability and adaptability of BCI systems. Noteworthy papers in this area include EMG-UP, which introduces a novel framework for unsupervised personalization in cross-user EMG gesture recognition, and Neuroprobe, which presents a suite of decoding tasks for studying multi-modal language processing in the brain. Other notable papers include BrainPro, ECHO, and ELASTIQ, which propose innovative approaches to EEG representation learning, sequence-to-sequence modeling, and EEG-language alignment, respectively. These advancements have the potential to significantly improve the performance and usability of BCI systems, enabling more effective human-machine interaction and paving the way for a wide range of applications in healthcare, education, and beyond.