Farewell to AnandTech: The Journey Concludes

It’s with a heavy heart that I find myself writing the most difficult news piece on AnandTech. After over 27 years of diving into the fascinating world of computing hardware, today marks AnandTech’s final day of publication.

It feels like we’ve come full circle, wrapping up this chapter where it all began—with an AMD processor review. This journey, although now at its end, has been a testament to our love for covering the vital components of the computing industry.

A quarter-century ago, terms like “GPU” hadn’t even been coined by NVIDIA. We’ve had the privilege of watching technology evolve—from cumbersome desktops and comparatively bulky laptops to pocket-sized computers that could outperform 1997’s fastest PCs with ease.

The publishing landscape has transformed alongside the tech industry. AnandTech wasn’t the first of its kind, nor will it be the last. Our survival and success in this field, unlike many of our peers, is due to strategic investments, a lot of hard work, and overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and loyal readers.

Yet, few things last forever, and the appetite for written tech journalism has waned. It’s time for AnandTech to step aside and make room for new voices within the tech zeitgeist.

Reflecting on my 19 years with AnandTech—10 of which I served as editor-in-chief—fills me with mixed emotions. Though I carry the title of AnandTech’s final editor, I take immense pride in what we’ve accomplished. From iconic product reviews to enduring tech primers and watching new experts emerge—our body of work spans 21,500 articles.

Even as our team rides into the sunset, I’m pleased to report that our publisher, Future PLC, will keep the AnandTech site alive, preserving the treasure trove of content for years to come. And our forums will remain active under Future’s community management, continuing discussions started in threads since 1999.

For those seeking their technical fix, Tom’s Hardware—a fellow Future brand—is onward with the mission. Some familiar AnandTech faces have joined them, bringing their expertise to ensure quality tech coverage.

A heartfelt thank you is due. To our incredible editors whose expertise and passion shaped AnandTech’s investigative pieces. To Anand Lal Shimpi, our founder, whose commitment to quality left an indelible mark on tech journalism.

Special thanks to the hardware and software companies that collaborated with us, providing access to brilliant minds and groundbreaking technology. We’ve shared quarrels and agreements alike, but this collaboration has pushed the tech world forward.

Our gratitude also extends to AnandTech’s past and present publishers—Future PLC, and Purch before them—for allowing us to stick to our unique approach.

And to our readers: whether with us since 1997 or new to AnandTech, you are the reason we’ve strived for excellence. Your engagement and feedback kept pushing us to be better.

As the internet shifts towards quick, sensational content, I urge all tech journalists to stay true to their craft. High-quality, in-depth reporting is crucial in this era of sensationalism. It’s not always glamorous, but thoughtful, evidence-backed journalism is vital.

In closing, writing for AnandTech these past 19 years has been a dream. Though I’m stepping away from my role, I’m not done with the tech world, and I look forward to what’s ahead.

To everyone—fans, foes, readers, fellow nerds, competitors, and engineers—thank you for your unwavering support.

With gratitude,
Ryan Smith