It is with a heavy heart that I write this challenging piece of news for AnandTech. After an incredible journey of more than 27 years exploring the vibrant realm of computing hardware, today marks our final day of publication.
The journey has come full circle, beginning with an AMD processor review and coincidentally concluding with another. It’s a poetic finish, reflecting our deep passion for the chips that have powered the heartbeat of the computing industry over the years.
In the last 25 years, the tech landscape has shifted dramatically. Back in 1997, NVIDIA hadn’t even coined “GPU,” and we’ve had the privilege of witnessing this transformation firsthand. We’ve moved from bulky desktop PCs to sleek smartphones that make even the fastest PCs of 1997 look outdated.
Publishing has evolved too. While AnandTech wasn’t the first website for hardware enthusiasts, and certainly not the last, we thrived when others didn’t, driven by a blend of hard work, smart choices in people and projects, more relentless hard work, and the unwavering support of our friends, colleagues, and readers.
Yet, nothing lasts forever. The world of written tech journalism has changed irrevocably. So, it’s time for AnandTech to bow out, allowing new tech journalists to rise and capture the spirit of the times.
Writing for AnandTech over the past 19 years, and leading it as editor-in-chief for the last decade, has been an immense privilege. While there’s a bittersweet tinge to being the last editor-in-chief, I’m proud of our achievements. Whether it was spotlighting iconic products, crafting lasting technology primers, or watching new talents emerge, our 21,500 articles have made a substantial impact.
Although the AnandTech team rides off into the sunset, the site itself will remain accessible thanks to our publisher, Future PLC. This means that all the hard work put into our articles over the years will stay accessible and referenceable, with relevance continuing far into the future.
Additionally, the AnandTech Forums will live on. Operated by Future’s community team and our dedicated moderators, they’ve been a central hub since 1999 and will continue to be a space for tech discussions.
For those yearning for more tech content, Tom’s Hardware, our long-standing competitor and fellow Future brand, continues the mission. Some known AnandTech faces have already joined their team, bringing their expertise to new audiences.
Reflecting on AnandTech’s legacy, there are many people and entities I wish to thank. Foremost, the numerous editors who were the site’s backbone, sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm in creating the in-depth pieces AnandTech became famous for. It’s been an honor to work with such talented individuals who have gone on to achieve great success in various fields including rocket science!
Special thanks go to AnandTech’s final team of editors – Gavin Bonshor, Ganesh TS, E. Fylladitakis, and Anton Shilov. They went above and beyond, tackling tight deadlines and global travels to bring the latest happenings in tech.
At the heart of our journey is Anand Lal Shimpi, the founder who started this endeavor from his bedroom 27 years ago. Although Anand retired from tech journalism a decade ago, his guiding principles and lessons remain integral to AnandTech’s ethos.
I also extend thanks to the numerous hardware and software companies that we’ve partnered with over the years. They’ve granted us special access to brilliant engineers and their groundbreaking innovations, enriching our knowledge immeasurably.
Gratitude is also due to AnandTech’s publishers, who have granted us the freedom to pursue our vision without compromise. This commitment to editorial independence, even in our final days, is rare and greatly appreciated.
Above all, I owe the deepest thanks to our readers. Whether you discovered AnandTech in 1997 or more recently, everything we’ve done was for you. You’ve kept us striving to deliver excellence, holding us accountable and pushing us to our limits.
In closing, a word about the Cable TV-ification of the web—our mission has always been to provide quality, detailed reporting rather than chase sensationalism. Even as our role diminishes, the demand for in-depth journalism is greater than ever. I urge future tech journalists to prioritize depth and integrity in their work, staying true to their readers.
As I sign off for the last time, I’m filled with both pride and sadness. It’s been a dream job, and while my chapter as AnandTech editor-in-chief ends here, I’ll continue to immerse myself in the world of technology. You can still find me on social media, and we’ll see where my path leads from here.
To everyone who has been part of AnandTech’s journey—thank you. Your support has been invaluable in making AnandTech a success over the past 27 years.
With gratitude,
Ryan Smith
