Archive - The 3D Observer

The Quantum Hype Machine Grows

Or, Why Your Computer Isn't Obsolete Yet

Oct 6 •

Silvino Presa, PhD

September 2025

The Edtech Disruption: Revolution or Risky Hype?

Or, why the push to fix education with technology can be both the most exciting and most perilous bet you can make.

Sep 29 •

Silvino Presa, PhD

Are Gaussian Splats Actually a Game Changer?

Or, how to separate genuine potential from industry hype in 3D visualization.

Sep 22 •

Silvino Presa, PhD

The Glasses-Free 3D Gaming Comeback: Innovation or Fool's Gold?

Or, De-risking the New Wave of Glasses-Free 3D Handhelds

Sep 15 •

Silvino Presa, PhD

The Democratization Lie: 3D Creation Was Already Free

Or, You Were Already Empowered, You Just Didn't Want to Do the Work.

Sep 8 •

Silvino Presa, PhD

The Switch 2's Dock Isn't the Real Problem

Or, why we're all guilty of accepting broken ecosystems.

Sep 4 •

Silvino Presa, PhD

My Skeptical Take on Gartner's Hype Cycle

Or, why the most important tech trends are often the most boring

Sep 1 •

Silvino Presa, PhD

August 2025

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