After nearly three decades of providing in-depth coverage of the hardware industry, the influential tech publication AnandTech has announced its closure.
In a farewell message, Editor-in-Chief Ryan Smith cited the changing landscape of tech journalism as the primary reason for shutting down operations.
Founded in 1997 by Anand Lal Shimpi, AnandTech gained a reputation for its comprehensive reviews and technical analysis of computer components, from motherboards to processors. Shimpi’s departure in 2014 to join Apple’s silicon engineering team marked a significant transition for the site.
Under new leadership, AnandTech continued to serve a dedicated audience of hardware enthusiasts, academics, and fellow journalists who valued its rigorous approach to evaluating the inner workings of PCs.
However, as Smith noted, the market for written tech journalism has evolved, with online media shifting towards more sensationalised and clickbait-driven content.
Despite its closure, AnandTech’s extensive archive of over 21,500 articles will remain accessible, hosted by its publisher, Future PLC. The site’s active forums will also continue to operate under Future’s community management.
The shutdown of AnandTech marks the end of an era for tech journalism, as the site’s commitment to in-depth analysis and technical expertise has influenced the industry for nearly three decades. The next generation of tech journalists will definitely have big shoes to fill in carrying on AnandTech’s legacy of excellence.