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The 2026 Fabric Blueprint Builds a Clean, Redstone-Ready Setup with Geckolib and Xaero's

The arrival of Minecraft 26.1 in March 2026 brought major changes to the modding landscape, including the removal of obfuscation and new API standards that demand a fresh approach to modpack building.

Open-source project wants to bring stereoscopic 3D gaming back from the dead

The recently unveiled "wiz3D" project is designed to "resurrect" stereoscopic support in older games, allowing them to run ...
GIGAZINE

Work begins to change the Java version of Minecraft's renderer from OpenGL to Vulkan

After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer — update will prove a boon for performance and modding | Tom's ...
techworm.net

Minecraft: Java Edition To Replace OpenGL With Vulkan

After more than 16 years, Minecraft: Java Edition is finally moving away from the aging OpenGL graphics system and upgrading to Vulkan, a modern multi-threaded rendering API. The change, announced by ...
TechSpot

Minecraft Java Edition is finally moving from OpenGL to multi-threaded Vulkan

Looking ahead: The first official visual upgrade in Minecraft's 16-year history was released last June for Bedrock Edition players. However, the original Java version has a long road ahead of it ...
Sportskeeda

Iris Shaders successor announced ahead of Minecraft Java transition from OpenGL to Vulkan

Minecraft Java recently announced a series of changes, including a much-needed transition from OpenGL to Vulkan. However, the new graphics API will significantly improve performance and graphical ...
GamingOnLinux

Minecraft Java is switching from OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals update

Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering from OpenGL to Vulkan. Announced today (February 18th) by Mojang developers ...
TWCN Tech News

This program requires a graphics card and video drivers which support OpenGL 2.1 or OpenGL ES 2

This article lists some effective fixes for the “This program requires a graphics card and video drivers which support OpenGL 2.1 or OpenGL ES 2” error on Windows ...
InfoWorld

What is the JVM? Introducing the Java virtual machine

The Java virtual machine manages application memory and provides a portable execution environment for Java-based applications. Developers reap the rewards in performance, stability, and predictable ...
Investopedia

Understanding 3D Printing: Process, Uses, and Industry Examples

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...
The New York Times

The Best 3D Printer

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Dave Gershgorn Dave Gershgorn is a writer covering monitors, laptops, and ...