The information space constantly changes, reflecting how the world consumes the latest news. In the technology space, especially in areas like AR/VR/MR, updates come in fast, so staying up to date with the latest hardware and how to leverage it within your business can be a challenge.
However, community-led websites like Reddit provide an excellent space for the industry and its enthusiasts to unite and share their thoughts on the latest immersive technology news and real-world challenges.
Following Reddit communities can be vital in understanding where the industry is heading and what its most dedicated users are feeling. The site can provide great value if you are an XR vendor, user, or just interested in dipping your toes in the water.
To help you start your XR Reddit journey, XR Today compiled some of the best spaces to engage with the broader AR/VR/MR community.
r/augmentedreality – Some of the Best and Brightest
One of the biggest and brightest groups of XR enthusiasts, r/augmentedreality hosts various users sharing the latest news on augmented reality technology, namely smartphone and smart glasses solutions. Alongside news and insights, r/augmentedreality also provides a space for developers to showcase their latest AR projects, from potentially enterprise-ready solutions to fun and games.
r/RayBanStories – Trendings Insights, for Trending Tech
Speaking of augmented reality, 2024’s smart glasses success “story” of the year came through the Meta Ray-Ban product portfolio. While the device lineup is early in its lifespan, it has a strong community and adoption rate. While the AR features on the emerging device are still simple, it’s a test bed for future Meta AR wearables. Are you interested in how its community is using this product? Check out the dedicated Reddit page!
r/virtualreality – A Storied Community
r/virtualreality is a massive community which has been going strong for years. With just under 2 million members, r/virtualreality is a valuable space for XR enthusiasts to learn about the latest hardware and software developments. While there is primarily a focus on consumer products and gaming software in r/virtualreality, the space lends itself to the current adoption status of VR headsets, allowing those starting their journey to get valuable insight into how to leverage the emerging technology
r/AR_MR_XR – Dedicated Insights
The extended reality space is not just made up of smart glasses and virtual reality. Mixed reality holds an essential foothold in the future of the immersive industry. At the same time, r/AR_MR_XR covers all aspects of technology. The small but dedicated community offers excellent insight into MR headsets and beyond.
r/Reality – Developer Insights
For everything XR, r/Reality provides a fruitful space to answer common questions about immersive hardware and software. Meanwhile, the space helps enthusiasts and creators share their thoughts and memes regarding the ever-growing XR developer space.
r/MetaQuestVR – Staying Informed on Everything Quest
Wrapping up XR Today’s top Reddit pages for XR, one cannot forget about some industry heavyweights. Reddit is a great place for users to learn about the latest news and insights regarding specific hardware. Through name and technology changes, the Meta Quest user base remains stronger than ever, and with enterprise and productivity use cases slowly but surely emerging, r/MetaQuestVR is a great place to stay informed!
r/VisionPro – Get the Latest on the Elusive
Lastly, Apple was a hot brand topic in 2024’s XR. While slow-moving in some regards, Vision Pro still holds a vested interest in how Apple’s emerging presence will affect the XR industry at large and, in turn, the workplace. Apple’s moves are commonly under wraps, but r/VisionPro is a great way to stay in touch with the strong community, which has almost 100,000 members.
