Proprietary Firmware Is a Liability. Keychron Just Proved It.
Keychron just announced the first open-source firmware for a gaming mouse, flipping the script on proprietary control. This isn’t a niche feature—it’s a defensive move. Companies that cling to locked firmware will see their code reverse-engineered anyway. Open-source is the new baseline for trust, and it’s about to become a competitive necessity across all consumer electronics.