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

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 published 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.

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.

The cheapest Sonos Bluetooth speaker has arrived - but there's a catch

By Olivia Tambini published 2 March 22

The Sonos Roam SL comes with a price cut - but don't get too excited.

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Wireless earbuds are about to get even better for gaming

By John McCann published 28 February 22

MWC 2022 Lossless CD-quality audio, less power drain and lower latency are all supported.

a silhouette of the apple airpods max headphones

AirPods Pro 2, Sonos headphones, and the Sony WH-1000XM5: all the cans we’re hoping for in 2022

By Olivia Tambini published 28 February 22

2022 could be a bumper year for wireless headphones if all the rumors are to be believed.

the sony linkbuds next to the sony wf-1000xm4

Sony LinkBuds vs Sony WF-1000XM4: how the true wireless earbuds compare

By Olivia Tambini published 27 February 22

Versus Sony’s weirdest earbuds meet its best - so how do the LinkBuds stack up against the WF-1000XM4?

I listened to The Beatles’ Abbey Road in Apple Music’s Spatial Audio - and I’ll never go back to stereo

By Olivia Tambini published 25 February 22

Armed with a pair of AirPods Max, and an Apple Music subscription, I finally experienced one of my favorite albums in Spatial Audio.

Sonus Faber Omnia review

By Olivia Tambini published 22 February 22

Recommended

Sonus Faber’s all-in-one hi-fi system oozes Italian artisanal luxury.

the sony linkbuds in their charging case

Sony LinkBuds review

By Olivia Tambini published 18 February 22

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

AirPods Pro 2 might not tolerate your lazy yoga poses

By Olivia Tambini published 18 February 22

A new AirPods patent shows how future wireless earbuds could be integrated with Apple Fitness Plus.

Is Sony cooking up a sequel to the best headphones in the world?

By Olivia Tambini last updated 18 February 22

Is this our first glimpse of the successors to the best headphones in the world, the Sony WH-1000XM4?

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