Khronos Group Welcomes Esri as a Contributor Member! Esri is the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. Esri has supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what they […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The OpenCL Working Group has published the first in a series of cooperative matrix extensions — and your feedback can help shape them before finalization. cl_khr_cooperative_matrix brings cooperative matrix load, store, and multiply-add to OpenCL, developed with Arm, Intel, and Qualcomm. A […]

IWOCL 2026 is next week! Join the global OpenCL and SYCL community in Heilbronn, Germany (May 6–8) for the premier forum dedicated to open compute languages and heterogeneous platform programming. The program includes the latest technical talks, Khronos […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The countdown is on — IWOCL 2026 is just two weeks away. Join the global OpenCL and SYCL community in Heilbronn, Germany (May 6–8) for the premier forum dedicated to open compute languages and heterogeneous platform programming. Expect the latest technical […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Welcome Meta to the Khronos Group Board of Directors! Meta has upgraded their membership from Contributor to Promoter — our highest membership tier — bringing with it a seat on the Board and a deeper commitment to shaping the future of open standards. We're […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Khronos Group's OpenVX Working Group have released two new extensions, Target Kernel and Node Command, to tackle efficiently distributing computation across dedicated hardware, and adapting processing pipelines dynamically at runtime without touching the data […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Join us at IWOCL 2026 to hear from Professor Hu He of Tsinghua University. Professor Hu will present on utilizing OpenCL to build the foundation for computing in China. IWOCL 2026 takes place May 6–8 in Heilbronn, Germany. Learn more and register […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The Khronos OpenXR Extension Matrix now includes middleware support data from Godot, LÖVR, StereoKit, Unity, and Unreal Engine — so developers can see exactly what's available across the full XR stack. khronos.org/blog/khronos-adds-middleware-insights-to-the-openxr-extension-matrix #openxr #xr […]

🎉 OpenXR 1.1.58 released! 🎉 Lots of extensions, including two new ratified multi-vendor extensions, XR_EXT_view_configuration_views_change and XR_EXT_interaction_profile_battery_state_display. See https://registry.khronos.org/OpenXR/ for links to the updated specification, reference pages, and […]

Khronos Group is hosting a free webinar on Gaussian Splats in glTF — featuring speakers from Cesium, XGRIDS, and the Smithsonian on real-world use cases in geospatial, capture workflows, and cultural preservation. April 7 | 7:00 AM PDT | Free, online […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Join us at IWOCL 2026 to hear from Professor Pekka Jääskeläinen of Tampere University. Pekka will look back — and forward — in a talk titled "15 Years of PoCL: Past Lessons, Present Reality, Future Directions." IWOCL 2026 takes place May 6–8 in Heilbronn […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Keynote at IWOCL 2026: Paulius Velesko presents chipStar — compiling unmodified CUDA/HIP code into OpenCL & SPIR-V fat binaries that run on Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, ARM, and RISC-V hardware. No recompilation needed. Join us at IWOCL 2026, May 6–8 in Heilbronn […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

LunarG's white paper, Configuring Vulkan Layers, has been updated for Vulkan SDK 1.4.335 and newer. This comprehensive guide serves as the go-to reference for configuring Vulkan layers. The new update brings greater consistency, easier discovery of layer features, and smoother workflows for […]

Exciting news! The Metaverse Standards Forum and RP1 have launched the Open Metaverse Browser Initiative: an open-source effort to create the foundation for how the world will access spatial services. Just as the web browser unlocked the World Wide Web, the […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The IWOCL 2026 program is live! The 14th International Workshop on OpenCL and SYCL is coming to Heilbronn, Germany this May 6–8, and the full conference program has just been published at iwocl.org. This year's lineup is packed. Whether you're working on […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The SPIR-V Working Group has issued a Request for Comment on a new extension proposal called SPV_KHR_poison_freeze. This extension proposes a method to provide tighter undefined values and require that instructions performing simple data transformations do not result in undefined behavior in […]

SPIR-V 1.6 Revision 7 has been released. See change log: https://registry.khronos.org/SPIR-V/specs/unified1/SPIRV.html#_changes_from_version_1_6_revision_6?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=SPIR-V_1.6.7_Release&utm_content=blog #SPIRV #vulkan […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The glTF Working Group at Khronos is excited to announce two significant website upgrades at the center of the glTF developer ecosystem: - A new landing page for the glTF Sample Assets GitHub repository provides a polished and powerful new web front-end. - […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

We are excited to share that the Metaverse Standards Forum is a proud sponsor of the UGC Mixer @ GDC 2026! PANEL HIGHLIGHT: Metaverse Standards Forum President, Neil Trevett, joins RP1 CEO Sean Mann for a timely discussion on metaverse browsers and why open […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@thekhronosgroup/116179291836492445 If you're at #gdc2026, come see us tomorrow evening for talks and networking. Register now to save your spot

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@metaverse/116162455075071796 We're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at the Hackathon!

Calling all programmers! Khronos Group is hosting "3D on the Web" -- an evening of talks, demos & networking around #WebGL #WebGPU, #glTF & #Gaussian splats. March 11 · 5:30-9:30 PM PDT Easy 12 minute walk from GDC in San Francisco Learn more and register […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Next week, 3D on the Web is back! Join industry leaders, developers, and creators on March 11, 2026 in San Francisco for a showcase of the latest in WebGL, WebGPU, glTF, and 3D web graphics. Whether you’re building immersive apps, innovative tools, or next-gen […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

During this Education Session, hosted by the Forum's 3D Assets Working Group, members from The Khronos Group, Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD), and MPEG gave their latest updates on various Gaussian splats efforts. https://youtu.be/f7tn0MA8TXM?si=yezT9st7e0obYudw #gaussian #Splats #splatting #3d […]

We're excited to announce that the slides and videos from the inaugural Shading Languages Symposium are now available! Catch up on all the proceedings and join us next year! https://www.khronos.org/events/shading-languages-symposium-2026 #shading #shaders […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@metaverse/116126131754447750 The Khronos Group is happy to sponsor this inaugural hackathon during GDC week in San Francisco. Join us! RSVP: https://www.rp1.com/hack

The Khronos Group is celebrating 25 years! Come reminisce with us! https://www.khronos.org/blog/the-khronos-group-celebrates-25-years-shaping-the-future-through-open-standards?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=Khronos_at_25&utm_content=blog #khronos #anniversary

We are seeking short talks, demos, and presentations that showcase real world use of #WebGL, #WebGPU, #glTF, and #Gaussian Splatting on the web for the 3D on the Web special event during the week of GDC. If you are building something interesting and would like […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@thekhronosgroup/116007149188296167 The Metaverse Standards Forum is proud to have been a a facilitator in getting this new Gaussian Splatting storage extension in glTF started! #gaussian #Splats #gltf #interoperability

Vulkan has completely revamped the Vulkan subsystem with the release of the VK_EXT_descriptor_heap extension. In this blog, Vulkan Strategy Officer, Tobias Hector, explains how the new extension fundamentally changes how Vulkan applications interact with […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

We are very excited for next week's Shading Language Symposium in San Diego! This event will bring together graphics and computer shader programmers, researchers and technical artists with shading language implementers to explore the landscape of shading […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The Khronos Group announces a release candidate for the KHR_gaussian_splatting baseline extension. This extension enables storing 3D Gaussian splats in glTF 2.0, the most widely adopted 3D asset delivery format. The new extension establishes an open foundation […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The 2026 LunarG Vulkan Ecosystem Survey is LIVE! Your feedback shapes Vulkan's future: SDK tools, validation layers, extensions, platform support & more. Quick, anonymous, and it helps every dev in the ecosystem. Take it now! https://surveymonkey.com/r/LRFD7V6

The Khronos Group has announced a liaison agreement with the UHD World Association (UWA). The liaison establishes a framework for collaboration and information exchange as emerging media types increasingly combine elements of video and 3D technologies in […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Have questions about Khronos or any of our APIs? Have you considered joining our Discord account? Give it a try today: https://khr.io/khrdiscord

Khronos Group Welcomes XGRIDS as Contributor Member XGRIDS is leading the world in 3D Intelligent Spatial Computing. We shorten the distance between jobsites and screens — capturing, reconstructing, and streaming real-world scenes into vivid, measurable 3D […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

In one week, join our next Special SDO Session featuring the introduction of the Responsible Data Governance (RDG) Standard for Immersive and AI-Integrated Systems by XRSI. RDG provides a practical, technology-agnostic framework for proactive data governance […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Register now for Vulkanised 2026, the largest event dedicated to developers using the Vulkan API, and bring your questions to be answered by our world-leading panel of experts! Explore the agenda and register today: https://vulkan.org/events/vulkanised-2026 […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Call for Submissions for IWOCL 2026 has been extended until January 25th! Now is the time to submit on of four types of submissions: + Technical Presentations & Case Studies (500 word abstract) + Short Research Papers (3-4 page paper) + Full Research Papers […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

On the run up to next month's Shading Languages Symposium, keynote speaker Randi Rost has published this blog previewing his talk. Blog: https://rost.org/2026/01/05/upcoming-the-road-to-glsl/ Event site: https://www.khronos.org/events/shading-languages-symposium-2026 #glsl #shading #shaders […]

Early Bird pricing for the Shading Language Symposium ends on January 18th. Register now to attend this inaugural, ground-breaking event that will bring together graphics and computer shader programmers, researchers and technical artists with shading language […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Tomorrow at CES, don't miss the session, AI x Spatial Computing: Powering the Intelligent Metaverse. Khronos President, Neil Trevett, will be taking part in this exciting session on the convergence of spatial computing and AI. Thursday, January 8 10:00 AM - 10 […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Early Bird pricing for Vulkanised 2026 ends on January 18. Register now to attend the largest event dedicated to developers using the Vulkan API. Learn from leading Vulkan experts and gain real-world insights into the latest Vulkan developments, extensions […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Last month, the Khronos Group participated in SIGGRAPH Asia. The slides and recordings from those sessions are now available on our webpage: https://www.khronos.org/events/siggraph-asia-2025 #gltf #openxr #spatial #machinelearning #ai

Fresh from Hong Kong, check out the Khronos presentations from SIGGRAPH Asia! Check out the slides from the #glTF BOF, Khronos Fast Forward, #ANARI BOF, Machine Learning BOF and #OpenXR BOF on our event webpage […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

SIGGRAPH Asia has kicked off! We are very excited about this year's conference and have a whole slate of future-focused slate of BOF presentations and activities. Read the blog and discover what Khronos will be doing at the event, and we hope to see you there! https://khr.io/1mb #siggraphasia2025

We are very excited for next week's SIGGRAPH Asia in Hong Kong! We will have a Khronos Fast Forward, a session on glTF and Gaussian splats, an OpenXR session, and a special session on findings from Khronos' Machine Learning Council. Learn more […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

In this Game Dev Assembly article, Mike Fest explains how he added extension data to a 3D wristwatch glTF file and updated viewer code in order for the watch to show the current time […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The SYCL Working Group has announced the release of Revision 11 of the SYCL 2020 Specification, introducing eight powerful new extensions alongside numerous specification clarifications. Learn more […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Good morning from sunny St. Louis! Today is a great day for #sc25! There are plenty of SYCL sessions to choose from today. Check our website to find the right session(s) for you. https://www.khronos.org/events/supercomputing-2025 #hpc #sycl