The Existential Crisis of a Tech Enthusiast

society, culture, technology · EN

In this series, former PM and industry insider Clorama Dorvilias explores the growing tension inside the tech industry and the widening gap as enthusiasts begin questioning their role, their return on investment, and their place in the ever-shifting promises of XR and emerging tech. From “prototype-as-product” launches to puzzling “standout features,” to disappearing partnerships and constantly deprecated SDKs… a ten-year journey toward “the next biggest platform after mobile” has left consumer enthusiasts, investors, entrepreneurs, and developers all asking the same question: Who is this actually for? 2026 is bringing a wave of new XR devices from both big and small players alike. And yet, despite constant user feedback, community discussions, and access to unprecedented amounts of data, many of these products still miss the mark (or arrive on wobbly footing). So with billions in resources, huge AAA partnerships and Blockbuster IPs, and access