AR glasses are arriving faster than the infrastructure to run them on. At #SIGGRAPH 2026, Neil Trevett (Metaverse Standards Forum), Yin-Chien Yeap (RP1), and Dean Abramson (RP1) laid out the case for the Open Metaverse Browser Initiative (OMBI), an open […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Join us for the upcoming Special SDO Session: "Monetization in the Age of AI: Introducing x402 as the internet-native payments layer for the spatial web" Date: July 27, 8:00–10:00 PDT (virtual). The session introduces x402, an open protocol bringing HTTP 402 […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Voices of VR podcast's Kent Bye has recently published two podcasts covering the Open Metaverse Browser Initiative (OMBI) and the Sneeze Metaverse Browser Engine (MBE). Great interviews! Have a listen: Interview with Neil Trevett, Metaverse Standards Forum […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

We’re excited to share version 1.0 of the MSF XR Accessibility Guidelines: a first-of-its-kind resource from the Metaverse Standards Forum's Accessibility Working Group, built to help creators evaluate the accessibility of XR experiences for users of all levels of ability. These guidelines are […]

Today the Metaverse Standards Forum and RP1 introduced Sneeze, the world's first open metaverse browser engine, available now under the Apache 2.0 license. Sneeze does for spatial computing what Blink and WebKit do for the web: provides an open […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The Metaverse Standards Forum is heading to AWE 2026 in Long Beach (June 15-18) and we have a lot to share. We'll be showcasing OMBI -- the Open Metaverse Browser Initiative -- and Sneeze, the open-source metaverse browser engine. Join us for two sessions at […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

The metaverse shouldn't be a collection of walled gardens. The Metaverse Standards Forum's new Web of Worlds whitepaper lays out a practical, open framework for a truly interconnected 3D web — where virtual worlds are as easy to navigate as websites. Read the […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Congratulations to our new and returning Board members: Ales Alajbegovic, Johannes Behr, William Benman, Paul Higgs, Makki Elfatih, Lauri Ilola, Sean Mann, Elizabeth Rothman, and Yu Yuan! The Metaverse Standards Forum extends are appreciation for your […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Earlier this week, we hosted the Special SDO Session on Geospatial Standards. The video and slides from the event are now available! Learn about #CityGML, #GeoPose, #MUDDI, #IndoorGML and #X3D! Video: https://youtu.be/2vD9TMIaH6A Slides […]

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]

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]

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Metaverse Standards Forum@metaverse.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 5mo ago

Join us on March 11 for the next Special SDO Session: Geospatial Standards to Address the Requirement of Real World Use Cases! Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 AM PDT Location: Virtual — Free to attend Register […]

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

Metaverse Standards Forum@metaverse.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 5mo ago

We're pretty excited about this weekend's Open Metaverse Hackathon by RP1! This hackathon is dedicated to shaping the open metaverse and building interoperable spatial experiences that you own. Dates: Mar 7–8, 2026 Location: Frontier Tower – San Francisco […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

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Join us on March 11 for the next Special SDO Session: Geospatial Standards to Address the Requirement of Real World Use Cases! Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 AM PDT Location: Virtual — Free to attend Register […]

We're pretty excited about this weekend's Open Metaverse Hackathon by RP1! This hackathon is dedicated to shaping the open metaverse and building interoperable spatial experiences that you own. Dates: Mar 7–8, 2026 Location: Frontier Tower – San Francisco […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Join us on March 11 for the next Special SDO Session: Geospatial Standards to Address the Requirement of Real World Use Cases! Date: March 11, 2026 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 AM PDT Location: Virtual — Free to attend Register […]

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 are excited to sponsor the inaugural Build the Open Metaverse Hackathon during the week of GDC in San Francisco. Come help us build the metaverse! RSVP: https://www.rp1.com/hack #metaverse #hackathon #spatial #experiences

Save the date! New Tech Forum 2026 | Intelligent Networks & Digital Twins - May 8, 2026 | 10:00 – 18:00 - Foundation of the Hellenic World, Athens - Networking & Social Event to follow […]

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

Khronos Group@thekhronosgroup.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 6mo ago

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]

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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]

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]

The next Special SDO Session will introduce the Responsible Data Governance (RDG) standard for immersive and AI-integrated systems by XRSI. Learn more and register today […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Forum President, Neil Trevett, sat down with Spatial Realities host Thomas Riedel to discuss the state of the Metaverse Standards Forum, Apple’s role in XR—and the tension specifically between the USD and glTF file formats, and how standard organizations are handling the explosion of AI assets […]

We are very excited for next week's SIGGRAPH Asia in Hong Kong! We will have a a Birds of a Feather session on AI and the metaverse. Learn more: https://www.khronos.org/events/siggraph-asia-2025

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@metaverse/115570942752338516 Video from the Volumetric Media Town Hall that was held on November 25th is now available! Hear the latest from #3GPP, #V3C, #KDDI #VPC, #Evercoast, #Philips, #playcanvas, #LookingGlass, #RadianceFields.com, and more […]

Metaverse Standards Forum@metaverse.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 9mo ago

Next week, join us for the Volumetric Town Hall! The agenda has been finalized and the speakers announced. Join the Volumetric Media Interoperability (VMI) Working Group's on-line Town Hall focusing on the state of volumetric media industry. See the agenda […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@metaverse/115538053900190652 Video from the Characters Town Hall that was held on November 19th is now available! Learn about the latest from #MPEG, #glTF, #VRM, #HAnim, #Meta, and more! https://youtu.be/GK6aqhJbn7w?si=_cHu3V19O7t5N3vV

Metaverse Standards Forum@metaverse.fosstodon.org.ap.brid.gy · 9mo ago

Join us next week for the Characters Town Hall! The Town Hall will focus on: - Understanding Character and Avatars production related challenges, - Sharing information on the activities of various industry organizations - Identifying activities that we as an […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

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Next week, join us for the Volumetric Town Hall! The agenda has been finalized and the speakers announced. Join the Volumetric Media Interoperability (VMI) Working Group's on-line Town Hall focusing on the state of volumetric media industry. See the agenda […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Join us next week for the next Special SDO Session focusing on #geospatial standards. Standards and use cases to be showcased include: - #GeoPose for exchanging geospatial position and orientation, - #CityGML for defining a twin of an urban environment upon […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]

Next week, join us for the Volumetric Town Hall! The agenda has been finalized and the speakers announced. Join the Volumetric Media Interoperability (VMI) Working Group's on-line Town Hall focusing on the state of volumetric media industry. See the agenda […] [Original post on fosstodon.org]