Linux Kernel Daily: Input Device Driver Updates
Linus Torvalds merged input subsystem fixes for kernel version 7.0-rc6, adding support for new gaming controllers and addressing hardware compatibility issues. The update includes drivers for BETOP and Razer controllers, laptop keyboard fixes, and touchpad reliability improvements.
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- Show: Linux Kernel Daily
- Published: 2026-04-05T10:02:23Z
- Audio duration: PT1M48S
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Good morning, this is Linux Kernel Daily for April 5th, 2026.
Today's activity centers on a merge from Dmitry Torokhov's input subsystem tree, bringing fixes for kernel version 7.0 release candidate 6.
Linus Torvalds merged the input-for-v7.0-rc6 tag, which delivers several hardware compatibility updates. The Xbox controller driver now supports BETOP BTP-KP50B and BTP-KP50C controllers in wireless mode, along with the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro gaming controller. These additions expand Linux gaming support for newer…
The merge also addresses laptop compatibility with a new quirk entry for the TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 16 Gen10 AMD in the i8042 keyboard controller driver. This resolves input issues specific to that hardware configuration.
Two driver fixes round out the update: the Synaptics RMI4 touchpad driver now properly handles mutex unlocking in error conditions, preventing potential deadlocks. The BCM5974 touch controller driver received improvements to reliably switch into wellspring mode, addressing connectivity issues with Apple trackpads.
The changes span four driver files, with the most significant modifications in the BCM5974 driver, which added 41 lines of code for the mode…
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