There is an important difference between trying a product at a crowded launch event and living with it for a week. Tech coverage too often blurs that line. At Tech Bytes, the label on a story should tell readers what kind of experience informed it.
Reviews
A review is an evaluation based on actual use of the product. We identify meaningful testing conditions, the configuration we tried and important limitations. No invented benchmarks, no scores based solely on a press release, and no pretending a brief demo is a long-term test.
Hands-on previews
A hands-on piece describes a shorter encounter, such as a launch demonstration, press preview or brief loan. It can give useful first impressions, but it should make clear what remains untested.
News and guides
News reports describe new developments with attribution and links to original sources where practicable. Guides explain choices and technology. Neither category implies we’ve personally tested the products discussed.
Products supplied by manufacturers
We may accept loan units, briefings and event access when they serve readers. These arrangements never guarantee favorable coverage. A relevant complimentary product or access arrangement will be disclosed in the individual article, not merely buried on an About page. That follows the spirit of the FTC’s endorsement-disclosure guidance.
Corrections
Readers and companies may flag factual errors. Substantive corrections will be acknowledged; disagreements about taste or judgment do not automatically warrant a change. For inquiries, visit our contact page.
Useful criticism takes curiosity, time and a willingness to be unimpressed. That’s the standard we’re aiming for.
