CORSAIR Launches Web-Based Firmware Update Utility, Enabling Updates Without Additional Software

[Nomad76]

Corsair maker of award-winning performance gaming peripherals for PC, today released a new, free web-based Firmware Update Utility that allows users to effortlessly update the firmware on their award-winning Corsair peripherals using only a web browser.

"We listen to our customers, and they were telling us they were looking for a different way to update their device firmware without requiring a software install," said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals at Corsair. "Our new web-based Firmware Update Utility allows them to get the latest firmware from the internet, providing a more lightweight and flexible way of updating their peripherals."



Corsair Firmware Update Utility
The Corsair Firmware Update Utility is a web-based tool that allows Corsair users to easily update the firmware of their devices directly from a web browser. This utility allows them to keep their devices updated without requiring the installation of the iCUE software. Customers will have access to the latest firmware, but with the accessibility, portability, and lightweight nature that only a web-based utility can provide. Users also have the option to register their email to get notified when future updates are available, and the Firmware Update Utility is localized into 12 languages. Additional support for new and existing Corsair devices, as well as new features, will be added in the near future.

Availability and Compatibility
The new Corsair Firmware Update Utility is available now at: https://www.corsair.com/firmware-updater

The Firmware Update Utility is optimized for the latest versions of Chrome and other Chromium-based web browsers, like Microsoft Edge, and Opera. It is compatible with PC and Mac systems. Support for Linux is being tested.

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[trparky]

Because this can’t possibly go wrong. Right? Right?

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

yea no thanks. I ain't downloading fricking Chrome just to use this "not a security threat" of a updater.

 

[AsRock]

yea no thanks. I ain't downloading fricking Chrome just to use this "not a security threat" of a updater.

BUT

"We listen to our customers, and they were telling us they were looking for a different way to update their device firmware without requiring a software install

Think they are missing the point.

 

[_roman_]

Technically nonsense -> to make it 100% obvious - it needs additional Software. It seems in this case a microsoft windows operating system or a mac operating system with additional limited additional software in the form of chromium based webbrowser.

CORSAIR Launches Web-Based Firmware Update Utility, Enabling Updates Without Additional Software​

Some unsecure code is executed to reach something somewhere to fetch files. This is Software. Regardless if its Software as a firmware, software as windows software or some other Software.

The Corsair Firmware Update Utility is a web-based tool that allows Corsair users to easily update the firmware of their devices directly from a web browser.

So we need a ~250MB or bigger Webbrowser to open a webpage. Which downloads a webpage which than does something. Unsecure ^2

A webbrowser is a package, which needs disk space and is software. FACT.

-- Why does the Not additional Software needs Microsoft Windows or a MAC? -> Because it is properitary Software.

The Firmware Update Utility is optimized for the latest versions of Chrome and other Chromium-based web browsers, like Microsoft Edge, and Opera. It is compatible with PC and Mac systems. Support for Linux is being tested.

 

[qlum]

yea no thanks. I ain't downloading fricking Chrome just to use this "not a security threat" of a updater.

You don't have to use chrome per se, just any chromium based browser, and honestly I trust corsair code in a browser sandbox a lot more than similar code installed + this is also very much cross platform and also works on linux without needing a dual boot or vm.

Really wish Firefox added webUSB as it really can be quite useful with caution.

 

[trparky]

If you didn't get it, I was EXTREMELY sarcastic with my opening comment. I'd say we were drowning in sarcasm.

 

[capdauntless]

Will this work independent of your operating system? Like will it update firmware of devices that are connected to a Linux based computer? If so that would be interesting. EDIT: I now see it is cross platform, much more interesting.)

But if its just a glorified web interface for downloading and extracting stuff in the background I don't see a use for me personally. And I am well aware that it doesnt have to be useful to me tl be useful for someone else. Just merely stating a point.

I haven't used Corsair anything in years so this won't do anything for me anyway.

 

[vbq7qK68eyYAH4iR]

Wooting does this with their keyboards. I like being able to flash new firmware and configure the keyboard, without having to install bloated, single use software. Only downside is that i need to use a Chromium browser to do the configuration. More companies should do this and i think it's a good move by Corsair.

 

[Tomorrow]

Wooting does this with their keyboards. I like being able to flash new firmware and configure the keyboard, without having to install bloated, single use software. Only downside is that i need to use a Chromium browser to do the configuration. More companies should do this and i think it's a good move by Corsair.

Until a company goes under or decides to EOL a product and it's software. Look what's happening with old games.

 

[vbq7qK68eyYAH4iR]

Until a company goes under or decides to EOL a product and it's software. Look what's happening with old games.

I'm not sure what you mean.

Being able to manage my hardware without OEM software, directly on the hardware, seems like it removes the company, rather than being at their mercy, such as with Corsair continuing to support my hardware through their iCUE software. I won't say a company can't, but they'd be hard pressed to block access to me managing my hardware when the means to manage it is on the physical hardware that i access through a browser.

 

[Kyan]

I'm not sure what you mean.

Being able to manage my hardware without OEM software, directly on the hardware, seems like it removes the company, rather than being at their mercy, such as with Corsair continuing to support my hardware through their iCUE software. I won't say a company can't, but they'd be hard pressed to block access to me managing my hardware when the means to manage it is on the physical hardware that i access through a browser.

But wooting is not corsair. Here Corsair use a webapp that is not include in the device.

 

[AsRock]

Wooting does this with their keyboards. I like being able to flash new firmware and configure the keyboard, without having to install bloated, single use software. Only downside is that i need to use a Chromium browser to do the configuration. More companies should do this and i think it's a good move by Corsair.

Yes you can, but there software is not bloated and does not need to be running all the time, so you set and forget and check when you want to check.

Never tried it it though browser and never will.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

You don't have to use chrome per se, just any chromium based browser, and honestly I trust corsair code in a browser sandbox a lot more than similar code installed + this is also very much cross platform and also works on linux without needing a dual boot or vm.

Really wish Firefox added webUSB as it really can be quite useful with caution.

hmmm I'll tread carefully.