Articles by 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

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Plus on a grey background.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro vs Galaxy Buds Live vs Galaxy Buds Plus: which wireless earbuds are the best?

By Olivia Tambini last updated 7 April 22

Updated We take a look at how the the latest Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro compare to the Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Plus that came before them.

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.

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 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.

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.

Creative SXFI Carrier review

By Ted Kritsonis, Olivia Tambini last updated 1 April 22

The Creative SXFI Carrier combines the room-filling sound of Dolby Atmos with the virtual surround sound smarts of SXFI.

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.

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.

the sony linkbuds in their charging case

Sony LinkBuds review

By Olivia Tambini last updated 22 March 22

The world’s first open-ring in-ear headphones are a wonder, with excellent sound, ingenious controls, and a unique design.

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.

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.

Best GameCube games: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

Best GameCube games: the most essential GameCube releases

By Samuel Roberts last updated 15 March 22

These are the best GameCube games to ever grace Nintendo's classic console.

the polk audio maginifi mini AX soundbar beneath a TV

This Dolby Atmos soundbar is half the size of the Sonos Arc - and half the price

By Olivia Tambini published 15 March 22

The Polk MagniFi Mini soundbar could be perfect for smaller rooms.

Move over Spotify - CD sales are on the rise for the first time in 20 years

By Olivia Tambini, Nick Pino published 14 March 22

Are CDs about to have a vinyl-style resurgence? The latest figures show an uptick in sales.

The best smart TV apps for your Samsung TV

By Nick Pino, Henry St Leger, Olivia Tambini last updated 7 March 22

Updated These are the best smart TV apps to help you get the most out of your Samsung smart TV.

the jlab go air pop wireless earbuds with their charging case

I tried some $20 wireless earbuds - and they’re actually pretty good

By Olivia Tambini last updated 3 March 22

As long as you’re not after audiophile sound quality, the JLab Go Air Pop wireless earbuds are worth considering.

a closeup of the bowers & wilkins panorama 3 soundbar

This Dolby Atmos soundbar could be a big rival for the Sonos Arc

By Olivia Tambini published 3 March 22

Bowers & Wilkins has finally launched a spatial audio soundbar – and it could really shake up the competition.

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