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OpenXR Spatial Entities Extensions Released for Developer Feedback

New OpenXR extensions unlock portable spatial computing creating the first open standard for spatial computing by standardizing plane and marker tracking, spatial anchors, and persistent experiences across sessions and platforms.

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Vulkan Video Decode VP9 Extension Released

The set of extensions for Vulkan Video is being expanded once again with the introduction of VP9 decoding. VP9 was among the first royalty-free codecs to gain mass adoption and is still extensively used in video-on-demand and real-time communications.

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SYCL Celebrates 10 Years of Heterogenous Computing

SYCL celebrates its tenth anniversary! Ratified and published in May 2015, SYCL has grown from an ambitious specification to a cornerstone of heterogeneous computing, enabling developers to write single-source C++ code for a wide range of accelerators.

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New OpenVX Extensions Released

OpenVX recently introduced three new provisional extensions that significantly enhance its programming model: version 2.0 of the vx_khr_pipelining extension, vx_khr_tensor_from_images extension, and vx_khr_sub_image_arrays extension.

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Feedback Needed for glTF Interactivity Extensions

As we prepare to submit the glTF interactivity extensions for ratification, we are seeking final input from early adopters. We invite content creators, artists, implementers, and engine developers to integrate interactive glTF content into their projects.

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VisIt Embraces ANARI for Advanced Scientific Visualization

VisIt, the open-source scientific visualization tool developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has collaborated with NVIDIA to enhance VisIT with state-of-the-art rendering capabilities by integrating ANARI, Khronos' Analytical Rendering Interface.

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LunarG Demonstrates OpenXR Support for GFXReconstruct

At AWE 2025, LunarG announced initial OpenXR API support for its widely used GFXReconstruct tool. By adding support for OpenXR, LunarG aims to streamline workflows for XR developers, helping them build and deliver applications more efficiently.

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5G-MAG Friday’s Public Call

June 6, 2025 - Online

Collabora's Frédéric Plourde spoke at 5G-Mag's Friday Public Call on Enabling Portable XR Experiences Across Devices and Networks: Where OpenXR Meets 5G Media Architecture. The recording is now available

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High Performance Graphics

June 23-25, 2025 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Slang Working Group Chair, Shannon Woods, will be leading a session on bridging graphics and machine learning at HPG.

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Cesium Developer Conference

June 23-25, 2025 - Philadelphia, USA

This open ecosystem event features technically oriented, community-driven tracks, including a workshop day plus two full days of learning, networking, and social opportunities.

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Building the Foundation for Accelerated AI

July 31, 2025 - Online

Join Khronos for a live roundtable on the critical role of foundational, cross-vendor acceleration standards in the evolving AI landscape. This session will share preliminary insights from the Khronos AI Ecosystem Research Project and will preview the Khronos AI Research Database.

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SIGGRAPH 2025

August 10-14, 2025 - Vancouver, Canada

Once again, Khronos has a very exciting line up of talks and Birds of a Feather sessions at this year's SIGGRAPH. Visit our event page to access our packed agenda and join us in beautiful Vancouver, Canada!

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