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Pointer Events Level 3 is now a W3C Recommendation
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The features in this specification extend or modify those found in Pointer Events, a W3C Recommendation that describes events and related interfaces for handling hardware-agnostic pointer input from devices including a mouse, pen, or touchscreen.
Group Note Draft: W3C Standards Vulnerability Disclosure & Handling Process and Policy
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This document defines how to report suspected security vulnerabilities in W3C standards and specifications (technical reports), so that issues can be triaged, confirmed, and resolved through the appropriate W3C processes.
First Public Working Draft: Verifiable Credential Forgery Defense v1.0
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This specification describes a mechanism for issuers of verifiable credentials to publish indexed lists of compact cryptographic witnesses.
W3C opens Inclusion Fund and Invited Expert Fund for TPAC 2026
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W3C opens applications for travel support for TPAC 2026 to help reduce barriers for participation and increase diversity at TPAC, acknowledging the positive contributions of participants and Invited Experts who have shown commitment through their positive contributions to the work of W3C groups.
First Public Working Draft: Quantum-Resistant Cryptosuites v1.0
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This specification describes several Data Integrity Cryptosuites for use when generating a digital signature using Post-Quantum digital signature algorithms.
Diversity report 2026
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W3C released today the 2026 diversity report, as part of our commitment and continued focus on diversity and inclusion since 2018.
W3C Invites Implementations of HTML Ruby Markup Extensions
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This specification revises and extends the markup model established by HTML to express ruby.
Upcoming: W3C/GS1 Workshop on E-commerce for Humans and AI Agents
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This workshop aims to share experience of creating content with AI Agents in mind, with ecommerce as a particular focus.
W3C initiates leadership transition
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The W3C Board of Directors has appointed Dominique Hazaël-Massieux Interim CEO with immediate effect as the World Wide Web Consortium is undergoing a leadership transition.
Proposed Advancement of Pointer Events Level 3 to W3C Recommendation
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The features in this specification extend or modify those found in Pointer Events, a W3C Recommendation that describes events and related interfaces for handling hardware-agnostic pointer input from devices including a mouse, pen, or touchscreen.