After more than a quarter-century of covering the ever-evolving world of computing hardware, AnandTech has published its final article. The announcement marks the end of an era for the website, which began with a review of an AMD processor and fittingly concluded with another review of an AMD processor.

Founded in 1997, anandtech has witnessed monumental shifts in the tech landscape, from the advent of the “GPU” to the rise of pocket computers that dwarf the capabilities of their predecessors. The site has thrived thanks to hard work, strategic investments, and the support of its community.

in a farewell message, editor-in-chief Ryan Smith reflected on the changing landscape of tech journalism. “Still, few things last forever, and the market for written tech journalism is not what it once was – nor will it ever be again. So, the time has come for AnandTech to wrap up its work, and let the next generation of tech journalists take their place within the zeitgeist.”

Smith, who has been with AnandTech for 19 years and editor-in-chief for the past decade, expressed pride in the site’s accomplishments, from “lauding some legendary products” to “writing technology primers that still remain relevant today.”

While AnandTech will no longer publish new articles, its extensive archive will remain accessible indefinitely, courtesy of publisher Future PLC. “So that all of the content we’ve created over the years remains accessible and citable. Even without new articles to add to the collection, I expect that many of the things we’ve written over the past couple of decades will remain relevant for years to come – and remain accessible just as long.”

The AnandTech Forums will also continue to operate, providing a space for tech enthusiasts to discuss the latest developments. “With forum threads going back to 1999 (and some active members just as long), the forums have a history almost as long and as storied as AnandTech itself”.

for those seeking technical writing, smith recommends Tom’s Hardware, another Future brand, which will continue to cover the world of technology.

A Look Back at AnandTech’s Legacy

Smith extended heartfelt thanks to the editors, hardware and software companies, publishers, and readers who contributed to AnandTech’s success. He specifically acknowledged Anand Lal Shimpi, the site’s founder, whose “standard he set for quality and the lessons he taught all of us have continued to resonate within AnandTech to this very day.”

ian Cutress, Anton shilov, and Gavin Bonshor at Computex 2019

He also expressed gratitude to the final class of AnandTech editors: Gavin Bonshor, Ganesh TS, E. Fylladitakis, and Anton Shilov.

MWC 2014: Cutress, anand Lal Shimpi, Joshua Ho

CES 2016: Cutress, Ganesh TS, Joshua Ho, Breton

Smith lauded the collaboration with hardware and software companies, stating, “More than just providing us review samples and technical support, we’ve been given unique access to some of the greatest engineers in the industry.”

the Fight Against Sensationalism

In closing, Smith reiterated AnandTech’s commitment to in-depth, high-quality reporting, urging tech journalists to “remain true to yourself, and to yoru readers’ needs.” He quoted Anand: “I don’t believe the web needs to be academic reporting or sensationalist garbage – as long as there’s a balance,I’m happy.”

Smith concluded, “Wrapping things up, it has been my privilege over the last 19 years to write for one of the most impactful tech news websites that has ever existed.”

Speaking of TV: Anand Hosting The AGN Hardware Show (June 1998)

Ryan Smith can still be found on Twitter/X.

The editor-in-chief offered a final thank you: “to everyone who has followed AnandTech over the years, fans, foes, readers, competitors, academics, engineers, and just the technologically curious who want to learn a bit more about their favorite hardware, thank you for all of your patronage over the years.We could not have accomplished this without your support.”

-Thanks,

Ryan Smith