In technology, those include Tom's Guide (formerly Gear Digest), Laptop Mag and AnandTech, as well as science sites like LiveScience and. Tom's Hardware is owned by Purch, a subsidiary of Future plc, which also publishes a number of other publications. Other former editors-in-chief include Chris Angelini (July 2008 – July 2014), Patrick Schmid (2005–2006), David Strom (2005), Omid Rahmat (1999–2003) and founder Thomas Pabst (1996–2001). īurek succeeded Fritz Nelson, who served from August 2014 through 2017. Burek, formerly of Computer Shopper, briefly held the role. Prior to starting the position in 2018, he worked for sister sites Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag. Editors Īvram Piltch is the current editor-in-chief of Tom's Hardware. Purch's consumer brands, including Tom's Hardware, were acquired by Future in 2018. Beyond continuous publication of the website, it is known for its overclocking championships and other contests. The site celebrated its 20th anniversary in May 2016. In July 2013, that company was acquired by TechMediaNetwork, Inc., which changed its name to Purch in April 2014. In April 2007, the site was acquired by the French company Bestofmedia Group. While the initial testing labs were in Germany and California, much of Tom's Hardware's testing now occurs in New York and a facility in Ogden, Utah owned by its parent company, Purch. It started using the domain in September 2007 and was followed by several foreign language versions, including Italian, French, Finnish and Russian based on franchise agreements. Tom's Hardware was founded in April 1996 as Tom's Hardware Guide in the United States by Thomas Pabst.