OpenVX, the industry-standard graph compute API for computer vision and machine learning, has recently introduced three new provisional extensions that significantly enhance its programming model. In this post, we’ll explore what’s new, why it matters, and how developers can benefit.
A Decade of Heterogeneous C++ Compute Acceleration with SYCL
The Khronos® Group is celebrating a significant milestone as SYCL™ marks its tenth anniversary. First 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, including CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and specialized AI hardware. The SYCL developer community and members of the Khronos SYCL Working Group recently gathered at the International Workshop on OpenCL and SYCL (IWOCL 2025) to share the latest developments in the SYCL ecosystem, and celebrate this milestone.
glTF Interactivity Extensions Approach Finalization: Your Feedback Needed!
In June 2024, the Khronos 3D Formats Working Group released the glTF 2.0 Interactivity draft extension (KHR_interactivity) for public review and comment. Now, thanks to valuable community feedback and almost a year of continued development, we are nearing the finish line on releasing KHR_interactivity together with a set of companion extensions. These extensions provide a straightforward, standardized method for embedding interactive behaviors directly within glTF 3D assets, enabling developers to create engaging 3D experiences with consistent interactive functionality across different platforms and applications. As we prepare to submit the glTF interactivity extensions to the Khronos Board for ratification, we are seeking final input from early adopters. We invite content creators, artists, implementers, and engine developers to explore and experiment with the openly available tools and sample assets to integrate interactive glTF content into their projects.
OpenCL in Action: Highlights from IWOCL 2025’s Celebration of Industry-Driven Innovation
The 13th International Workshop on OpenCL™ and SYCL™ (IWOCL 2025), held from April 7–11 in Heidelberg, Germany, brought together a vibrant community of developers, researchers, and industry professionals. This year's event confirmed something many of us in the field have long suspected: far from being overshadowed by newer technologies, OpenCL continues to evolve and thrive as a critical foundation for cross-platform high-performance computing across industries.