Articles by: Olivia Tambini

TechRadar The source for Tech Buying Advice

Olivia was previously TechRadar's Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, covering everything from headphones to TVs. Based in London, she's a popular music graduate who worked in the music industry before finding her calling in journalism. She's previously been interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on the subject of multi-room audio, chaired panel discussions on diversity in music festival lineups, and her bylines include T3, Stereoboard, What to Watch, Top Ten Reviews, Creative Bloq, and Croco Magazine. Olivia now has a career in PR.

Articles by: Olivia Tambini

the denon dht-s217 soundbar beneath a TV

Can't afford the Sonos Arc? This cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar may be the next-best thing

By Olivia Tambini published 22 April 22

Denon's latest soundbar delivers Atmos on a budget and comes with built-in subwoofers.

Sennheiser's next wireless earbuds leak on Amazon – but I just know they won't fit my ears

By Olivia Tambini published 21 April 22

Despite their excellent sound quality, I've always struggled with Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless earbuds.

spotify on an iphone next to a pair of airpods

How to upload music to Spotify

By Olivia Tambini published 20 April 22

We take you through all the steps to upload your own music files to Spotify on desktop or mobile.

the bang & olufsen beoplay ex true wireless earbuds in gold

Bang & Olufsen's new wireless earbuds beat the AirPods Pro on design, but not price

By Olivia Tambini published 19 April 22

The Danish company has launched premium wireless earbuds with a price tag to match.

the characters from cuphead in a marching band

We went to see the Cuphead soundtrack played by a live band – and it was weirdly moving

By Olivia Tambini published 10 April 22

The Game Music Festival came to London for the first time, with live performances of the Cuphead and Ori and the Blind Forest soundtracks.

AirPods Pro 2 could launch by June, with Apple set to kill off its first-gen earbuds

By Olivia Tambini published 8 April 22

The AirPods Pro 2 are expected to launch by June, and that means saying goodbye to the original noise-cancelling wireless earbuds.

MacBook Air and smartphone running Spotify with a pair of headphones on the keyboard

How to download songs from Spotify

By Olivia Tambini published 8 April 22

We take you through everything you need to know about downloading music and podcasts from Spotify to listen offline.

the q acoustics e120 audio system mounted on a living room wall

Sick of Sonos? This hidden hi-fi system can deliver music to any room in your home

By Olivia Tambini last updated 7 April 22

Speakers don't have to stand out with this new installed audio system from Q Acoustics.

LG C2 OLED (OLED65C2) review

By Olivia Tambini last updated 24 November 22

Editor's Choice

LG’s knocked it out of the park again, delivering an OLED TV that showcases everything we love about the panel technology.

Got a Vizio TV? Your viewing experience is about to get a lot worse

By Olivia Tambini last updated 7 April 22

Jump Ads are coming to Vizio TVs, as the company tests a new beta program for its smart TV platform.

the jbl flip 6 next to the jbl charge 5 bluetooth speaker

JBL Flip 6 vs JBL Charge 5: does your Bluetooth speaker really need a built-in phone charger?

By Olivia Tambini last updated 5 May 22

Versus JBL’s handiest Bluetooth speaker goes up against its latest -– but which one is right for you?

the klipsch reference dolby atmos speakers in a living room

Want to upgrade your home theater? These Dolby Atmos speakers could be the answer

By Olivia Tambini published 1 April 22

The Klipsch Reference series has been updated for 2022, with new floorstanders, subwoofers, and add-on Atmos speakers.

Spotify Blend playlists let you co-create mixtapes with your favorite artists

By Olivia Tambini published 31 March 22

You could team up with the likes of BTS and Megan Thee Stallion - as well as your friends and family.

a man wearing the dyson zone air purifying headphones on a subway train

Is pollution the Bane of your life? Dyson launches air-cleaning headphones and face mask combo

By Olivia Tambini last updated 2 April 22

The Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones are here to kill two birds with one stone.

the devialet dione dolby atmos soundbar beneath a tv

This Dolby Atmos soundbar uses a space-age design to tailor audio to your home

By Olivia Tambini published 29 March 22

The Dione is Devialet's first soundbar, and it takes inspiration from the company's wireless speakers.

a smiling woman wearing a pair of true wireless earbuds

These wireless earbuds are AirPods Pro alternatives with hi-res audio

By Olivia Tambini published 25 March 22

Astell & Kern has launched its first true wireless earbuds, and they could be an excellent choice for audiophiles.

Apple's exploring its own version of the invisible headphones we loved from CES 2022

By Olivia Tambini last updated 24 March 22

The next AirPods could be very different if a new patent application is any indication of what Apple's working on.

spotify connect on a mac, tablet, and smartphone

Spotify's doubling down on its Clubhouse-style live audio feature

By Olivia Tambini published 24 March 22

Spotify Greenroom will reportedly become a feature of the music streaming platform's app.

the audio pro a15 bluetooth speaker in a garden

Looking for a Sonos Move rival? This Bluetooth speaker could be the answer

By Olivia Tambini published 23 March 22

The Audio Pro A15 portable speaker comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, just like the Sonos Move.

a closeup of the sonos beam gen 2 soundbar

Sonos is reportedly working on a top-secret home theater system

By Olivia Tambini published 22 March 22

A Sonos operating system could be on the cards, bringing more features to its soundbars and wireless speakers.

JBL Flip 6 review

By Olivia Tambini published 21 March 22

Recommended

JBL keeps it simple with another excellent Bluetooth speaker that works just as well at the beach as it does at home.

AirPods Max too expensive? These cheap wireless headphones could be the answer

By Olivia Tambini published 21 March 22

The Monolith M1000ANC come with spatial audio and an enormous battery life.

the nura true wireless earbuds next to the sony wf-1000xm4

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs NuraTrue: which noise-cancelling wireless earbuds should you buy?

By Olivia Tambini published 20 March 22

Versus Sony’s delivered the best wireless earbuds you can buy - but the NuraTrue might offer a more personalized experience.

disney's minnie mouse writing notes in a bedroom

Love Disney? You need to hear the lofi Minnie Mouse album on Spotify

By Olivia Tambini last updated 5 May 22

Disney’s Lofi Minnie: Focus album is a chill-out treat for the ears - but it’s missing one crucial song.

a pair of true wireless earbuds next to a smartphone and nintendo switch

These wireless earbuds could actually replace your gaming headset

By Olivia Tambini published 17 March 22

These buds could make a great alternative to bulky gaming headsets, especially for Nintendo Switch players.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: