Last updated: September 2026
SmartwatchCrunch is an independent news site about wearable technology: smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and smart glasses. This page explains how I choose, report and publish stories, so you know what to expect from everything you read here.
Who writes SmartwatchCrunch
SmartwatchCrunch was founded and is edited by Shahryar Amin, an engineer based in Canada who has followed the wearables industry for six years. As the site grows, other writers, researchers and contributors may work on stories. Whoever contributes, the editor is responsible for everything published on the site.
Bylines and credit
- Every article carries the name of the person who wrote it, linked to an author page with their background and experience.
- When someone else researched, reported or tested for a story, they are credited at the end of the article (for example, “Additional research by …”).
- Articles written by guest contributors are labelled as contributor pieces, with the contributor’s name and a short bio.
- No article is published under a made-up name or a generic byline.
Standards for everyone who contributes
Everyone who writes or researches for SmartwatchCrunch follows this policy. In particular:
- Editor review. Every article, whoever wrote it, is reviewed and approved by the editor before it is published.
- Conflicts of interest. Contributors must tell the editor about any relationship with a company they cover: employment, investments, paid work, or gifts. Where it matters, it is disclosed in the article, or the contributor doesn’t cover that company.
- Gifts and payments. No one writing for SmartwatchCrunch accepts payment from a company in exchange for coverage. Review units are handled as described under Reviews.
- No paid links. Contributors may not include links they have been paid to place. Guest articles are never sold.
- Original work. Contributors don’t copy other outlets’ work. Research from other sources is credited and linked.
- AI. Contributors follow the rules under Use of AI below, and tell the editor if they used AI tools while researching or drafting.
How I choose stories
I cover news that matters to people who own, or are thinking about buying, a wearable: launches, prices, software updates, health features, regulatory approvals and credible leaks. I prioritise stories that are new, useful, or not yet explained well elsewhere. I don’t publish stories simply to fill space.
Sources and verification
- I go to the original source wherever possible: company announcements, official support and release notes, FCC and FDA records, patent filings and court documents.
- When I report something first published by another outlet, I credit and link to it.
- Leaks and rumours are labelled as such, with an explanation of where they come from and how reliable that source has been in the past.
- If I can’t confirm a detail, I either leave it out or say clearly that it is unconfirmed.
- Anonymous sources are used only when the information is important and can’t be obtained on the record. The editor must know who the source is, and the article explains why the source wasn’t named.
- I link to my sources so you can check them yourself.
Reviews and hands-on coverage
- Reviews are based on actually using the device. If an article is based on a brand’s specifications rather than hands-on time, it says so.
- If a brand provides a review unit, the review says so, including whether the device was returned.
- No brand sees, approves or edits a review or article before it is published.
Independence
No company owns, funds or directs SmartwatchCrunch. Brands cannot pay for coverage, a better verdict or a place in a buying guide. The site earns money through affiliate links, which is explained in the Affiliate Disclosure. If I ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labelled as sponsored at the top of the article.
Embargoes
I respect press embargoes and publication agreements I accept. I don’t break an embargo to be first.
Use of AI
To keep up with wearable-tech news around the clock, I use software and artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of my work. This section explains exactly where, and where not, so you can judge my work with full information.
The short version
AI helps me find stories and prepare first drafts. A human, me, checks every fact and approves every article before it is published. Nothing on this site is published automatically.
Where I use AI and automation
- Monitoring the news. Software checks official newsrooms, regulatory databases (such as FCC and FDA records), patent filings and news sources for wearable-tech developments, and alerts me when something new appears.
- Spotting stories. An AI model (currently Google’s Gemini) reviews those signals and suggests which ones may be worth covering, based on how new they are and whether they have already been reported.
- First drafts. For some stories, AI prepares a first draft based on the original sources. The draft is saved privately and is never visible to readers.
- Supporting tasks. AI helps suggest headlines, summaries, tags and social media posts, which I review and edit before use.
What a human always does
- Verifies every fact, figure and quote against the original source
- Adds analysis, context and opinions, which are always my own
- Rewrites and edits drafts before publishing
- Decides what is published, and when
- Writes and tests reviews personally
Where I don’t use AI
- No AI-generated product images. Featured images are built from real product photos, official press images or my own photos. AI is not used to create or alter pictures of products.
- No fabricated quotes, sources or test results.
- No AI-written reviews. Reviews reflect my own use of a device.
Mistakes
AI tools can make errors, which is exactly why every article is checked by a person. If you spot a mistake, please tell me: see Corrections below.
Changes
As tools change, this section will too. I’ll update it, and the date at the top of this page, whenever my use of AI changes in a meaningful way.
Corrections
I work hard to get things right, but mistakes happen. When they do, I’d much rather fix them openly than leave them up.
How to report an error
Email [email protected] with:
- the link to the article
- what you believe is wrong
- a source for the correct information, if you have one
I read every report and aim to respond within two working days.
How corrections are made
- Factual errors (a wrong price, date, specification, name or claim) are corrected in the article, and a note is added at the end explaining what was changed and when. For example: Correction, September 27, 2026: An earlier version of this article said the Ultra 4 costs $899. It costs $799.
- Significant errors that change the meaning of a story are noted at the top of the article as well as at the end.
- Minor fixes such as spelling, grammar or broken links are corrected without a note.
- Updates that add new information as a story develops are marked as Updated, with the date and what was added.
What I don’t do
- I don’t quietly delete or rewrite articles to hide mistakes.
- I don’t remove articles because a company is unhappy with accurate reporting.
Requests to remove content
If you believe an article is unfair, inaccurate or infringes your rights, email me with the details and I’ll review it promptly.
Contact
Questions about this policy, story tips, or corrections: [email protected]