AnandTech shuts down after 27 years
AnandTech has closed after 27 years, citing changes in tech journalism and declining demand for written content. Its archive remains accessible, and forums will continue under Future PLC's moderation.
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AnandTech, a prominent hardware enthusiast website, has announced its closure after 27 years of operation. The site, founded in 1997 by Anand Lal Shimpi, was known for its in-depth reviews and analysis of computer components, earning a loyal following among tech enthusiasts, PC builders, and academics. Ryan Smith, the final editor-in-chief, shared the news in a farewell post, citing the changing landscape of tech journalism and the decline in demand for written content as key reasons for the shutdown. Shimpi, who retired from journalism in 2014 to work at Apple, had previously expressed concerns about the trend towards sensationalism in online media. Despite the closure, AnandTech's extensive archive will remain accessible, and the AnandTech Forums will continue to operate under the moderation of Future PLC, the site's publisher. This decision allows the community to retain access to the valuable content that has defined AnandTech's legacy in tech journalism.
- AnandTech has shut down after 27 years of operation.
- The site was known for its detailed reviews and analysis of computer hardware.
- The closure reflects the changing landscape of tech journalism and declining demand for written content.
- AnandTech's archive will remain accessible, and its forums will continue to operate.
- The founder, Anand Lal Shimpi, had previously voiced concerns about the trend towards sensationalism in online media.
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