Articles by Olivia Tambini

Olivia Tambini

Olivia is TechRadar's Staff Writer, covering everything from headphones to voice activated assistants. Based in TechRadar's London offices, she previously worked in the music industry for a few years before finding her calling in journalism. In her spare time Olivia loves playing retro video games, hanging with her cat Ethel, and watching RuPauls Drag Race.

Articles by: Olivia Tambini

The best Sony headphones of 2019

By Olivia Tambini

Our roundup of the 10 best Sony headphones we've reviewed.

RHA MA650i earphones bring Lightning connectivity to popular buds

By Olivia Tambini

The new earphones also come in Android-optimized and wireless variations.

Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video: which streaming service is best for you?

By Olivia Tambini

Versus Here’s everything you need to know about the two streaming giants.

Apple AirPods 2 release date, news and rumors

By Nick Pino, Henry St Leger, Olivia Tambini

Updated Apple's updated the original AirPods to bring us the AirPods (2019), but when will we get the real AirPods 2?

Sony launches 'Extra Bass' wireless ANC headphones and Bluetooth speaker

By Stephen Lambrechts, Olivia Tambini

Sony's new WH-XB900N headphones bring wireless noise cancelling to the company's 'Extra Bass' range, while the SRS-XB402M portable speaker comes with Alexa built-in.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 review

By Olivia Tambini

The second-gen earbuds come with nearly double the battery life of the original – but are they worth the increased price?

How to reverse image search

By Olivia Tambini

Whether you’re using Google or Bing, on a smartphone or on your desktop, here’s how to reverse image search quickly and easily.

Google's Translatotron AI could translate languages into your own voice

By Olivia Tambini

The company is working on an AI model that could be the future of real-time translation technology.

Instagram is scrapping its Direct messaging app

By Olivia Tambini

The standalone Snapchat-like app was unveiled in 2017, and allowed users to send photos and videos to each other outside of Instagram.

You can now get Apple Music on your Amazon speakers

By Olivia Tambini, Stephen Lambrechts

The two tech giants are finally playing nice with each other, though will it affect sales of the Apple HomePod?

OnePlus launches Bullets Wireless 2 earphones

By Olivia Tambini

The second-gen buds support fast charging technology to give you 10 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.

Google Assistant arrives on Sonos One speakers

By Olivia Tambini

You can now give voice commands via Google Assistant to the Sonos One wireless speaker or Sonos Beam soundbar.

WhatsApp hack: how to update your app and protect your data

By Olivia Tambini

Updated WhatsApp's been hacked, and the platform is urging all users to update - here's how.

Amazon Alexa now compatible with over 60,000 smart home devices

By Olivia Tambini

The increase in availability apparently makes Alexa the most easily-obtainable voice assistant currently on the market.

Smart speakers understand men better than women, according to study

By Olivia Tambini

A survey by YouGov found female owners of smart speakers reported their device failing to understand their commands more frequently than male owners.

How to clean your Apple AirPods (2019)

By Olivia Tambini

Our top tips to take care of the iconic true wireless earbuds.

Marshall Tufton review

By Olivia Tambini

The latest and largest addition to the Marshall portable speaker packs a punch – but is it worth the money?

Skullcandy launches budget true wireless earbuds with AirPods-style design

By Olivia Tambini

The Skullcandy Indy wireless earphones are only available in black right now, but new colors are coming later this year.

Apple AirPods (2019) vs Beats Powerbeats Pro: the battle of Apple’s true wireless earbuds

By Olivia Tambini

Versus Can the sporty Powerbeats Pro unseat the Apple AirPods (2019) from their true wireless throne?

Powerbeats Pro price, release date, and everything you need to know

By Olivia Tambini

Ordered Beats' true wireless earbuds? Here's everything you need to know about the Powerbeats Pro.

Naim's Mu-so 2 is a one-stop shop for music streaming – but it'll cost you

By Olivia Tambini

The second-gen streaming box comes with Google Chromecast built-in, as well as Spotify Connect, Tidal and AirPlay 2.

Urbanears Pampas review

By Olivia Tambini

These over-ear wireless headphones impressed with their design, but were let down by uninspiring sound quality.

Sennheiser CX Sport wireless earphones review

By Olivia Tambini

These sporty earbuds impress with their bassy presentation and comfortable fit – but can they beat their cheaper rivals?

Urbanears launches its first portable speaker in a range of cool colors

By Olivia Tambini

The Rålis also doubles up as a power bank for charging your devices.

Marshall's new portable audio range includes its smallest speaker ever

By Olivia Tambini

The new Tufton and Stockwell II join the Kilburn II to create a trio of roadworthy Bluetooth speakers.

Olivia Tambini