Using Stage 3D, app and framework developers can now access high-performance GPU hardware acceleration, enabling the creation of new classes of rich, interactive experiences. Stage 3D Accelerated Graphics Rendering (Player & AIR desktop + AIR for TV) - Stage 3D is a new architecture for hardware accelerated graphics rendering developed that provides a set of low-level APIs that enable advanced 2D and 3D rendering capabilities across screens and devices (desktop, mobile, and TV).