AnandTech Farewell: Tech News Site Closes Down
- After more than 27 years of covering computing hardware, AnandTech has ceased publication.
- Ryan Smith, editor-in-chief, announced the closure, noting the changing landscape of tech journalism.
- AnandTech's journey began with a focus on AMD processors and concluded with a final review of the same, a fitting bookend to its coverage of the computing industry.
AnandTech, a cornerstone of in-depth tech hardware reviews for over two decades, has ceased operations. This marks the end of an era, yet the website and its valuable forums will remain online—a extensive archive for enthusiasts.For 27 years, AnandTech delivered insightful coverage of computer components and the evolution of the industry. News Directory 3 and its readers remember the exhaustive analyses of processors and GPUs that defined the site’s legacy.As AnandTech’s editors and team say farewell, the community’s tech discussions will continue. Discover what’s next for the future of tech hardware coverage.
AnandTech Ends 27-Year Run in Tech Hardware Journalism
Updated May 25, 2025
After more than 27 years of covering computing hardware, AnandTech has ceased publication. The announcement marks the end of an era for the website known for its in-depth reviews and technical analysis of processors, GPUs, and other components.
Ryan Smith, editor-in-chief, announced the closure, noting the changing landscape of tech journalism. He reflected on the site’s history, from its early AMD processor reviews to its extensive coverage of the industry’s evolution. Despite the end of new content, the AnandTech website and forums will remain online, serving as a valuable archive for tech enthusiasts and researchers.
AnandTech’s journey began with a focus on AMD processors and concluded with a final review of the same, a fitting bookend to its coverage of the computing industry. The site witnessed the evolution from bulky desktops to powerful pocket computers, chronicling advancements in tech hardware and computer components.
Smith acknowledged the challenges facing written tech journalism,emphasizing the importance of quality,in-depth reporting in an era of sensationalism. He thanked the editors, hardware and software companies, publishers, and readers who contributed to AnandTech’s success.
The AnandTech forums will continue to operate under Future PLC’s community team, providing a space for technology discussions. Smith encouraged readers to follow him on Twitter/X for future updates on his endeavors in the technology sector.
It has been my immense privilege to write for AnandTech for the past 19 years – and to manage it as its editor-in-chief for the past decade. And while I carry more than a bit of remorse in being AnandTech’s final boss, I can at least take pride in everything we’ve accomplished over the years.
What’s next
While AnandTech concludes its publication, its extensive archive will remain accessible. The tech community can continue discussions on the AnandTech forums, and Ryan Smith will remain active in the technology space.