Olivia Tambini

Olivia Tambini

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

an iphone showing music playing on apple music

Apple Music's Lossless and Spatial Audio has landed on Android phones

By Olivia Tambini published

Android users can now enjoy Apple Music's new hi-res audio and immersive streaming formats.

the sony ht-a9 wireless speakers on a kitchen counter

Sony’s new soundbar and wireless speakers could make your home cinema dreams come true

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Building a home cinema system from scratch? Sony has the answer with its latest soundbar and wireless speaker setup.

Top-down view of the transparent Nothing Ear 1 charging case with the lid open

Nothing Ear1 wireless earbuds will come with AirPods-beating battery life

By Olivia Tambini published

We're hearing more about the wireless earbuds ahead of their launch on July 27.

the sennheiser cx true wireless earbuds next to the cx400bt wireless earbuds

Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs Sennheiser CX 400BT: what’s new with the wireless earbuds?

By Olivia Tambini published

Versus The latest Sennheiser wireless earbuds come with a host of upgrades – but should you buy them?

Amazon Echo speakers can now be turned into a home cinema system - here's how

By Olivia Tambini last updated

You can now connect your Echo speakers to your Fire TV devices to create a home theatre system, all controllable with Alexa.

CES 2021

CES 2021 news: it's over – but here are the highlights and best tech

By Henry St Leger, Olivia Tambini, Nick Pino, Mark Wilson, Matt Swider last updated

Updated CES 2021 is now over, but we have all the major new and highlights from Samsung, Sony, LG, and many more.

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) vs Amazon Echo Buds: what’s new with the true wireless earbuds?

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Updated The Amazon Echo Buds 2 are here, and they come with a host of improvements compared to the original wireless earbuds.

JBL true wireless

JBL's new true wireless earbuds launch with confusingly short battery life

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The new JBL Tune 220TWS come in a range of trendy colors, but they'll only last you for three hours.

dolby atmos music

Dolby Atmos Music: everything you need to know about the immersive sound format

By Olivia Tambini last updated

In depth Dolby Atmos Music is designed for total audio immersion – here’s how it works and the best speakers and headphones to experience it.

airpods pro

Do your AirPods Pro sound crackly? Apple has a fix for that

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Apple has released support articles for owners of the AirPods Pro who have been experiencing issues.

amazon echo

Amazon Echo (2020) vs Google Nest Audio: we compare the latest smart speakers

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Versus The two tech titans go head to head as we take a look at the new Amazon Echo and the Google Nest Audio smart speakers.

amazon echo studio

Amazon Echo Studio vs Sonos One: which smart speaker is best for you?

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Versus Two of the best smart speakers go head to head: should you buy the Amazon Echo Studio or the Sonos One?

the side profile of a man wearing the yamaha yh-l700a wireless headphones

Yamaha's latest wireless headphones could be Apple AirPods Max rivals

By Olivia Tambini published

The Yamaha YH-L700A wireless headphones come with 3D audio support and head-tracking.

a close up of the apple homepod smart speaker against a blue background

New Apple HomePod update finally brings lossless audio to the smart speaker

By Olivia Tambini published

The new beta Apple HomePod update is available to a select group of users in the AppleSeed program.

the Motorola One 5G Ace smartphone showing its home screen

Verizon says its version of Apple's Spatial Audio doesn't require fancy headphones

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Verizon Adaptive Sound is the company's answer to Apple's Spatial Audio technology.

the sony wf-1000xm4 wireless earbuds next to the bose quietcomfort earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: which noise-cancelling earbuds are right for you?

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Versus Choosing between these fantastic wireless earbuds is no mean feat – luckily, we’re here to help.

edifier neobuds pro

Edifier launches hi-res wireless earbuds with noise cancellation to rival the Sony WF-1000XM4

By Olivia Tambini published

The Edifier NeoBuds Pro wireless earbuds are available to preorder from IndieGoGo.

Nothing Ear 1 launch event

Nothing Ear 1 wireless earbuds will come with ANC – and they're cheaper than the AirPods Pro

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The Nothing Ear 1 wireless earbuds are set to launch on July 27.

A man wearing the sony wh-1000xm3 wireless headphones while relaxing on a flight

Using your wireless headphones during flights just got a whole lot easier

By Olivia Tambini published

United Airlines is the latest airline to introduce Bluetooth connectivity to its inflight entertainment systems.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 price leaks – and they could be cheaper than the AirPods Pro

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are rumored to be launching in August.

A close up of the Apple HomePod mini wireless speaker

Don't upgrade your Apple HomePod with the new beta software – it could overheat

By Olivia Tambini published

Users are reporting a host of issues after upgrading their HomePod and HomePod mini wireless speakers.

the sony wf-1000xm4 and the airpods pro side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Apple AirPods Pro: how the best wireless earbuds compare to the best AirPods

By Olivia Tambini published

Versus Should you buy wireless earbuds from Sony or Apple? Here’s everything you need to know about the Sony WF-1000XM4 and the AirPods Pro.

beats studio buds next to the apple airpods pro on a gray and red background

Beats Studio Buds vs Apple AirPods Pro: the noise-cancelling earbuds compared

By Olivia Tambini published

Versus The Beats Studio Buds are cheaper than the AirPods Pro – but that’s not the only difference.

South Korean boy band Stray Kids perform on stage underneath a Spotify banner

How can Spotify keep artists happy? Live music events, apparently

By Olivia Tambini published

Spotify is reportedly branching out into live music, both virtually and in-person.

homepod mini

The HomePod mini can now double up as your Apple TV 4K's speaker

By Olivia Tambini last updated

WWDC 2021 The announcement was made at WWDC 2021.

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