Iconic tech reviewing entity AnandTech is pulling down the curtains on its renowned era, according to an announcement by the Editor-in-Chief Ryan Smith. Not many sites from the ’90s have made it to 2024, and today, we’re dealing with one less. AnandTech’s legacy is one deeply rooted in the assessment and critique of Central Processing Units (CPUs) and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) since its establishment in 1997.
The End of a Significant Tech Era
AnandTech’s journey, Smith shares, kickstarted with a review about an Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) processor, and fittingly concludes with a review of another AMD processor. He finds something poetically fitting about it. The site spent the past 27 years doing what it loves most, analyzing the chips that sit at the heart of the computing industry. CPU and GPU enthusiasts relied on AnandTech, resulting in the site becoming a popular source for reliable tech news and reviews.
What Happens to AnandTech Now?
Despite ceasing publication, AnandTech won’t disappear from the internet completely. Future PLC, the site’s existing owner, plans to keep the AnandTech archives online for an unspecified amount of time. Additionally, the site’s forums will continue to function under the management of Future PLC, encouraging tech enthusiasts to continue their discussions. This move ensures that AnandTech’s treasure trove of reviews, news stories, and rich discussions remain accessible to everyone.
Continuation of AnandTech’s Legacy
While the site stops publishing, several members of AnandTech’s staff won’t halt their tech coverage. They plan to continue writing articles for Tom’s Hardware, one of the remaining tech sites from the ’90s that still publishes today. An interesting fact: since 2014, both AnandTech and Tom’s Hardware have been under the same ownership with separate sites and distinct branding.
AnandTech’s Legacy Reflects Its Impact
The completion of AnandTech’s journey is more of a symbolic representation of the evolutionary journey of the tech industry. From reporting on the initial AMD processors to assessing the latest AMD Ryzen 9000-series chips, the comprehensive coverage provided a valuable tech reference for readers worldwide.
The tech community will sorely miss AnandTech’s expert reviews, and the end of this era marks a significant point in technology’s ongoing story. AnandTech was more than a website; it shaped the way people perceive and understand complex technological concepts. It proved that a passion for tech could be both informative and engaging.
To Summarize
An era has ended with AnandTech ceasing publication after serving tech enthusiasts for over 27 years. But hold back your tears! The spirit of AnandTech will continue through the remaining archives and its writers, who will produce articles for the still-running site, Tom’s Hardware. While AnandTech, one of the last walking remnants of the ’90s tech sites, may be concluding its journey, its contribution to tech literacy will continue to live on in the digital world.