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OpenXR Spatial Containers Introduce Cross-Platform Spatial Windowing API

The Khronos OpenXR Working Group today released a new set of extensions introducing "spatial containers" to OpenXR. These extensions establish an open, cross-platform API for spatial windowing systems...

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Khronos Establishes European Entity, Issues OpenCL SDK Maintenance RFP

The Khronos Group announced today, October 1, 2026, the establishment of Khronos AISBL, an international non-profit association based in Brussels, Belgium. This new entity will operate under the gover...

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Khronos Group Details Vulkan Descriptor Heaps, Work Graphs, Neural Rendering Future

Khronos Group President Neil Trevett recently discussed the future of graphics APIs, particularly Vulkan, in an interview with RedGamingTech. Trevett indicated that Descriptor Heaps are poised to beco...

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Khronos Developer Day at SIGGRAPH 2026 Updates Open Graphics Standards

The Khronos Group was a central presence at SIGGRAPH 2026 in Los Angeles in late July, showcasing over 20 sessions focused on the future of graphics and spatial computing. On Wednesday, July 22, a ded...

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Khronos Standardizes 3D Gaussian Splatting via glTF Extension for Efficient 3D Models

The Khronos Group is standardizing 3D Gaussian Splatting technology through a new glTF extension, aiming to enhance the efficiency of complex 3D models. This initiative was recently discussed by 3D Fo...

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Xiaomi Joins Khronos Group as Contributor Member

Khronos Group recently announced it has welcomed Xiaomi as a Contributor Member. Xiaomi, a leading global consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company, is known for its extensive range of smar...

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Khronos Group Welcomes Xiaomi as Contributor Member

The Khronos Group recently announced that Xiaomi Corporation has joined as a Contributor Member. Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics, smartphones, and AIoT platforms, brings its substantia...

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Khronos Introduces Tiered OpenXR Adopter Fees for Ecosystem Expansion

Khronos revealed today new tiered OpenXR Adopter Program subscription and renewal fees, structured by company size. This initiative aims to make official conformance more accessible, thereby expanding...

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Khronos Group Welcomes Bolt Graphics as Contributor Member

The Khronos Group recently announced that Bolt Graphics, a semiconductor startup focused on developing high-performance and efficient graphics processors, has joined as a Contributor Member. Based in ...

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Khronos Group Surveys Shader Ecosystem for Future Standardization Direction

The Khronos Group has launched a "Shader Ecosystem Survey" to gather developer input on shader languages, tools, and prevalent pain points. The survey targets individuals writing shading code in any l...

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UWA, Khronos Release First glTF-based Spatial Imaging Standard for 3DGS

The UHD World Association (UWA), in technical coordination with the Khronos Group's 3D Formats Working Group, announced today the release of the industry's first spatial imaging standard for 3D Gaussi...

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Meta Upgrades to Khronos Group Promoter Membership, Gains Board Seat

Khronos Group recently announced that Meta has upgraded its membership from Contributor to Promoter, its highest membership tier. This move grants Meta a seat on the Khronos Board of Directors, indica...

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Khronos Group, UHD World Association Form Liaison for Emerging Media Standards

The Khronos Group announced today a liaison agreement with the UHD World Association (UWA). This agreement establishes a framework for collaboration and information exchange, recognizing that emerging...

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