These guidelines describe how Techiadd reports, writes, reviews and edits. They apply to every member of our newsroom and to every contributor. They exist so that you can judge our work by a public standard, not just take our word for it.
Accuracy comes first
Getting it right matters more than getting it first. We verify claims before we publish them, we distinguish clearly between fact, analysis and opinion, and we do not state as certain anything we have not confirmed. Where a story is still developing, we say so. When we are uncertain, we tell you what we know, what we don’t, and how we are trying to find out.
Sourcing and attribution
We attribute information to its source so you can weigh it yourself. We prefer primary sources — official documentation, the manufacturer’s own specifications, published research, first-hand testing — over second-hand reports. We link out generously, including to people we disagree with. We use anonymous sources only when the information is important, can be corroborated, and cannot be obtained on the record, and we explain to readers why anonymity was granted.
Hands-on testing
We do not review hardware we have not used, and we do not assign a score to a product we have not tested ourselves. Our full approach is set out in How We Test, but the principle is simple: a Techiadd verdict reflects real use, not a spec sheet and not a press release.
Independence from commercial interests
Our journalism is independent of our business. Advertisers, sponsors and manufacturers never see articles before publication, never influence a verdict, and cannot secure favourable coverage or suppress critical coverage. The wall between our newsroom and our commercial operation is described in our Ethics Policy.
Labelling and disclosure
Readers should always know what they are reading. News, reviews, analysis and opinion are clearly identifiable. Any sponsored or partner content is prominently labelled and produced separately from our newsroom. Affiliate links are disclosed. If a writer has any relevant connection to the subject of a story, we disclose it or reassign the story.
Fairness and the right of reply
When we make a significant critical claim about a company or a person, we give them a fair opportunity to respond, and we represent their response accurately. We do not ambush, and we do not quote out of context to make a point.
Corrections
We correct errors promptly, visibly and without defensiveness. We do not quietly delete mistakes. Our process is described in our Corrections Policy; you can flag an error at any time at corrections@techiadd.com.
Use of AI tools
Our journalism is written and edited by people. We may use software tools to help with research, transcription or routine checks, but a named human is responsible for every published word, and we do not publish AI-generated articles as if they were reported by a person.
Questions
If you think we have fallen short of these standards, we want to hear about it. Reach the relevant editor through our contact page or write to editorial@techiadd.com.