Editorial Policy
Effective Date: April 17, 2026
Last Updated: April 17, 2026
SmartTechVibes publishes independent reviews and buying guides for consumer tech — smartphones, laptops, and wearables. This page describes how we research, write, edit and update that content — and how to contact us if you spot an error.
Our goal is simple: every article you read should be genuinely useful for someone choosing gear, with up-to-date facts and clearly attributed opinions.
1. Authorship
Every article on SmartTechVibes is published under a named author byline.
You can find each author’s bio, role and full article history on their author page (linked from every article byline).
2. AI Assistance Disclosure
We use AI tools (currently Anthropic Claude and Google Gemini) to assist with drafting and translation. Every AI-assisted draft is reviewed against an automated quality gate that checks:
- Length and structure (≥700 words, structured subheadings, no thin content)
- AI-content fingerprints (TIER-1/2 AI vocabulary, repetitive phrases, instant-fail artefacts)
- GEO extractability (paragraph length, question-style headings)
- Schema validity (no fake aggregate ratings, no fake reviews)
Drafts that fail any gate are not published. Translations into our 21 supported languages go through a second validator that flags literal copies, language mismatches and unrealistically similar bodies — failures are kept out of the hreflang map.
3. Sources & Fact-Checking
We rely on:
- Official sources for prices, specifications and availability: manufacturer and retailer product pages.
- Hands-on impressions where an author has direct access to the device being covered.
- Established tech and consumer-electronics publications for background and comparative context.
SmartTechVibes is an independent, small-scale publication — not every article involves a purchased or loaned review unit.
Where a specific number, date or claim is sensitive (cost, safety, accessibility), we link to the source so you can verify it yourself.
4. Updates & Freshness
Tech specs, prices and availability change quickly. Our refresh process periodically reviews older articles and updates outdated details. The “Last Updated” field on each article reflects the most recent edit.
5. Corrections
Found a mistake? Please email [email protected] or use the contact form. Material corrections are noted at the top of the affected article along with the date.
6. Independence & Affiliations
SmartTechVibes participates in affiliate programs (including the Amazon Associates program and individual retailer partner programs). When you buy through a link on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We disclose affiliate links where they appear. Editorial decisions — what to cover, how to rate it — are made independently of any commercial relationship.
7. Reader Privacy
How we handle visitor data is described in our Privacy Policy.