OpenMouse is a new hardware-agnostic, open-source, browser-based control panel for gaming mice that aims to support a host of gaming mice that would otherwise require installing software in order to change things like basic button mapping and sensor or MCU options. It works via WebHID, which means that it will work with macOS, Linux, and Windows, as long as users use a Chromium-based browser.

OpenMouse is still in the early stages of development, and it is not yet available to the public, but the development team claims to already have support for brands like WLMouse, Endgame Gear, Pulsar, Logitech, and the Orbital Pathfinder. Surprisingly, the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is also on the support list, and a recent post on the OpenMouse account on X claims that Support for Logitech's HITS inductive switch and haptics tech is already on the way.

Finalmouse, maker of the high-performance, somewhat controversial ULX series of gaming mice, has just launched its latest gaming mouse, the Finalmouse Starlight X, after weeks of teasing the new peripheral. The Starlight X is an ultra-light carbon fiber composite gaming mouse, weighing in at 38 g, and it is the first new Finalmouse shape in 11 years. The mouse was designed with FPS gaming in mind, and the brand says that the symmetrical shape has a fuller rear hump with increased support, and reduced pressure points. The Starlight X shell measures 124.8 × 58.9 × 39.5 mm (L × W × H) and has minimal cutouts on the top, likely to balance light weight without compromising comfort and grip. The Finalmouse SLX Nightfall is currently the only colorway on offer, and it will be available for pre-order on the Finalmouse online store for $179 starting on May 30 unless you have an early access code. The headline feature of the Starlight X, however, is the addition of TMR sensing, which enables analogue features, like rapid trigger, adjustable actuation point, and a claimed up to 35 ms latency reduction compared to similar gaming mice.

The new switch tech itself isn't simply a new switch; the SLX uses what it calls the "TMR Dual-State" switch system, which implements TMR sensing with a mechanical click feedback mechanism. According to Finalmouse, this means the new switch mechanism incurs a weight penalty of just 0.24 g, while Logitech's HITS analogue sensing and feedback system on the new G Pro X2 Superstrike adds complexity and has been the scapegoat for the Superstrike's 61 g weight. The drawback of this hybrid switch tech is that the tactile feedback is not adjustable. The SLX is built around a custom Finalmouse F1 sensor, built in collaboration with PixArt, and a Nordic nRF54LM20 MCU, although Finalmouse has deliberately not quoted common specs, instead citing end-to-end latency of 223 µs (0.223 ms). The sensor is likely based on the PAW 3955 sensor, which was previously shown off in the Akko Dash series. Finalmouse has also neglected to specify the Starlight X's polling rate, stating instead that "SLX moves beyond traditional polling-rates entirely," with PerfectPolling that combines subtick optimization, efficient and robust RF scheduling, and high-speed USB interrupts. For what it's worth, USB is generally capped at 8 kHz, and the 232 µs figure cited previously lines up with 8 kHz, which offers theoretical latency of 125 µs.

The Finalmouse Centerpiece is a 65% Hall effect keyboard with transparent keycaps and a display under those keycaps, and it captured the imagination of many a gamer and keyboard nerd when it was first announced back in 2022. Since then, the keyboard has been affected by multiple delays, and even since production has been underway, there have been plenty of complaints about the speed at which the company can get out pre-orders. Those same complaints have just been met with a response that effectively calls customers impatient and appears to dismiss their concerns.

In a recent Discord message, shared by @Cager_CA on X, Finalmouse effectively confirms that production of the Centerpiece keyboard is slow, telling buyers who have expresses concerns over the pace of delivery that Finalmouse "was not founded to chase calendars, appease impatience, or shave meaning from creation in order to meet an arbitrary date," explaining further down that "each unit is completed and shipped only when it meets the standard we set—not the standard demanded by noise, deadlines, or convenience." He also goes on to say that there will likely be further delays thanks to the imminent Chinese New Year celebrations, which routinely result in production line shutdowns across large swathes of the Chinese production industry as workers head home to celebrate the festivities. This response was largely met with skepticism, with many calling out the focus on quality and craftsmanship, alleging that Finalmouse has a reputation for delivering gaming mice with poor QC.

Finalmouse, maker of popular lightweight gaming mice, today announced that, in 2026, the company will officially open its own gaming mouse production facility. Maxime Vincent, the company's VP of engineering, claims that the new factory will allow Finalmouse to further pursue its goal of vertical integration and pushing engineering boundaries to come up with original designs and hardware innovations. In the announcement video, posted to YouTube, Vincent explains how opening a dedicated production facility will allow the company to continue on its mission to target performance by developing tailored hardware, software, and firmware solutions instead of relying on OEM solutions that don't always align with the brand's goals.

Theoretically, in-housing the research and development, production, and quality control should remove some barriers and allow the company to be more flexible and potentially even allow Finalmouse to lower production costs. Along with the announcement of the manufacturing facility, Finalmouse has announced that, as of the announcement, all of the brand's flagship mice will be available for $175 with no pre-orders or lead times. Curiously, though, all of the Finalmouse ULX variants currently available for purchase on the Finalmouse website are still listed at $189. In our review of the Finalmouse ULX, value and limited availability were some of the notable cons at the same price, as was the build quality, so moving to an in-house manufacturing facility, where the brand has more control over processes and QA, might be what Finalmouse needs to step things up.