The equivalent of keyboard projects QMK and ZMK. ZGM. That's the name of peripheral manufacturer Keychron's upcoming open-source gaming mouse firmware, announced today and planned to release in the first quarter of 2027 for the G6 HE hybrid magnetic switch gaming mouse (pictured above). This model is notable for being one of the first competitors to the Logitech X2 SuperStrike, but custom firmware support would be an impressive second string to its bow. The ZGM firmware is essentially a mouse equivalent to the QMK and ZMK projects for mechanical keyboards. If you've never run across these, they're pretty useful - keyboards made using these firmwares can be freely amended with a range of tools, freeing you of the obligation to use only the manufacturer's preferred software and unlocking some advanced functionality. More importantly, the firmware is written to the keyboard's internal memory, so you don't need to have any programs running in the background for things to remain functional.…