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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

By Olivia Tambini published

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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These solar-powered headphones boast a virtually infinite battery life

By Olivia Tambini published

The Urbanista Los Angeles are solar-powered headphones that use clever tech to prolong battery life.

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Sennheiser’s latest true wireless earbuds are even cheaper than their predecessors

By Olivia Tambini published

The Sennheiser CX True Wireless earbuds come with lots of upgrades without the price hike.

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Google Pixel Buds A-Series price, release date, features, and specs

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Updated The next Google wireless earbuds are here following weeks of speculation.

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These wired earbuds are an audiophile's dream – but they'll cost you

By Olivia Tambini published

Astell & Kern has launched its latest in-ear headphones in a collaboration with Campfire Audio.

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You can relive the iPod glory days with this Spotify and Apple Music web player

By Olivia Tambini published

Stream your Spotify playlists with this blast from the past – or your Apple Music tracks, if you prefer.

How to set up the Amazon Fire TV Stick

How to set up the Amazon Fire TV Stick

By Olivia Tambini last updated

First, you'll need to choose between the Fire TV Stick and the Fire TV Stick 4K.

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Ultimate Ears Boom 3 review

By Olivia Tambini published

Updated The Ultimate Ears Boom 3 has a fantastic waterproof rating, but the audio hasn’t been refined.

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Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 review

By Olivia Tambini published

Editor's Choice

Updated These true wireless earbuds sound truly phenomenal – and they’re cheaper than the Apple AirPods.

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The Beats Studio Buds might be the best Apple headphones for Android

By Olivia Tambini published

With support for one-touch pairing with Android, the Studio Buds have opened up Apple headphones to more users than ever.

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Should I buy a Victrola record player this Prime Day?

By Olivia Tambini published

Prime Day 2021 Thinking of buying a Victrola record player on Prime Day 2021? Here’s what you need to know.

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The new Sonos IKEA Symfonisk speaker is here – and it doubles as a work of art

By Olivia Tambini published

After being leaked online, the Sonos IKEA Symfonisk picture frame WiFi speaker has been officially announced.

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Beats Studio Buds finally launch – and they're cheaper than the AirPods Pro

By Olivia Tambini published

The Beats Studio Buds have launched following weeks of rumors and leaks.

Sony WF-1000XM4

The Sony WF-1000XM4 are the best wireless earbuds – but don’t buy them on Prime Day

By Olivia Tambini published

Prime Day 2021 You may have your heart set on the Sony WF-1000XM4, but you should consider their predecessors instead.

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Spatial Audio: iOS 15 will bring head tracking sound to non-Dolby Atmos content

By Olivia Tambini published

A new feature to bring Spatial Audio to AirPods users without Dolby Atmos content has been discovered in iOS 15.

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