• AnandTech's Closure: After 27 years of covering computing hardware, AnandTech is ceasing publication. It started with an AMD processor review and ended with another. In the past 25 years, a lot has changed in the hardware world.
• Market Changes: The market for written tech journalism has declined. AnandTech is now wrapping up its work, but its website and forums will remain live. Future PLC will keep the content accessible.
• Thank Yous: The author thanks the editors, Anand Lal Shimpi (the founder), hardware/software companies, publishers (Future PLC and Purch), and readers. The editors have been the lifeblood of the site, and the readers have kept them on their toes.
• Against Cable TV-ification: AnandTech has always opposed sensationalism and shallow reporting. The author urges current and future tech journalists to provide high-quality, in-depth reporting.
• Signing Off: The author is heartbroken but takes solace in what AnandTech has accomplished. He will still be on Twitter/X and his journey continues. He thanks all those who have followed AnandTech over the years.