Type of site | Online computer hardware magazine |
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Owner | Future plc |
Created by | Anand Lal Shimpi |
Editor | Ryan Smith (2014-present) |
URL | www |
Launched | 1997 |
Current status | Active |
AnandTech is an online computer hardware magazine owned by Future plc. It was founded in 1997 by then-14-year-old Anand Lal Shimpi,[1] who served as CEO and editor-in-chief until August 30, 2014, with Ryan Smith replacing him as editor-in-chief. The web site is a source of hardware reviews for off-the-shelf components and exhaustive benchmarking, targeted towards computer building enthusiasts, but later expanded to cover mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Some of their articles on mass-market products such as mobile phones are syndicated by CNNMoney.[2][3] The large accompanying forum is recommended by some books for bargain hunting in the technology field.[4] AnandTech was acquired by Purch on 17 December 2014. Purch was acquired by Future in 2018.[5]