AnandTech

AnandTech
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Type of site
Online computer hardware magazine
OwnerFuture plc
Created byAnand Lal Shimpi
EditorRyan Smith (2014-present)
URLwww.anandtech.com
Launched1997 (1997)
Current statusActive

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]

  1. ^ Stephen Banker (1 December 1999). "The Web Kid Anand Lal Shimpi is a typical high schooler—except for his megahot computer-review site". CNN.
  2. ^ Klug, Brian (15 July 2010). "IPhone signal bar fix shows AT&T's weak spots". CNN.
  3. ^ "Droid X is the new Android champ". CNN. 27 July 2010.
  4. ^ Dennis R. Cohen; Erica Sadun (2003). Mac Digital Photography. John Wiley and Sons. p. 37. ISBN 978-0-7821-4272-3.
  5. ^ "UK-Based Future Acquires Purch for $132.5 Million". Folio. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-12-18.

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