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

someone placing a record on the cambridge audio alva tt v2 turntable

The world’s first aptX HD Bluetooth record player has been reimagined for CES 2022

By Olivia Tambini last updated

CES 2022 The popular Cambridge Audio Alva TT gets a refresh and a more affordable turntable is added to the range.

the belkin soundform immerse true wireless earbuds in black

Belkin's new wireless earbuds are AirPods Pro rivals with a longer battery life

By Olivia Tambini last updated

CES 2022 Belkin has launched its latest wireless earbuds at CES 2022 - and they could be a cheaper, better version of the AirPods Pro.

the shure aonic 40 noise-cancelling headphones in white

These noise-cancelling headphones could be a cheaper rival to the Sony WH-1000XM4

By Olivia Tambini published

CES 2022 Shure unleashes its latest cans at CES 2022 - and they look pretty swish.

a prototype bluetooth speaker in black

This portable Bluetooth speaker harnesses the sun for never-ending music

By Olivia Tambini last updated

CES 2022 Exeger and Mayht have shown off a Bluetooth speaker at CES 2022 that could really shake up the world of audio.

the noveto n1

Invisible headphones are as weird and awesome as they sound

By Olivia Tambini last updated

CES 2022 The Noveto N1 are a pair of invisible headphones - and they might be the coolest thing we've (never) seen at CES 2022

the technics eah-a800 wireless headphones in silver

These high-spec wireless headphones boast an incredible 50-hour battery life

By Olivia Tambini published

CES 2022 The Technics EAH-A800 wireless headphones were launched at CES 2022 and come with promising specs for audiophiles.

a woman wearing a pair of mark levinson headphones

Are these the most expensive headphones at CES 2022?

By Olivia Tambini published

CES 2022 High-end audio brand Mark Levinson has launched its first pair of headphones at CES 2022.

a woman wearing wired earbuds, next to the airpods 3, a vinyl record, and a mobile phone playing hi-res audio

Audio in 2021: the year we got the AirPods 3 and cool girls ditched wireless headphones

By Olivia Tambini published

It’s been a big year for audio - we look back at 2021’s biggest launches, trends, and announcements.

a man running while wearing the jabra elite 4 active true wireless earbuds

Jabra Elite 4 launch ahead of CES 2022 - and they could make ideal running earbuds

By Olivia Tambini last updated

CES 2022 Jabra has expanded its lineup of true wireless running earbuds for CES 2022.

the edifier d12 wireless speaker on a chair

Edifier D12 wireless speaker review

By Olivia Tambini published

The Edifier D12 is a handsome wireless speaker with plenty of connectivity options at a good price.

fake airpods

Fake AirPods: how to spot if your Apple earbuds are the real deal

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Are your Apple AirPods legit? Here are the signs that will reveal if your earbuds are what they say they are.

a pair of stereo speakers with an amplifier

How to build the hi-fi system of your dreams

By Olivia Tambini published

Tech Resolutions Not sure how to build the best hi-fi system for your home and budget? We’ve got you covered with our easy guide.

a vinyl playing on a record player

How to set up a record player

By Olivia Tambini published

Bought yourself a new turntable or received one as a gift? Here’s everything you need to know to get your record player sounding pristine.

Alexa Guard Plus

How to use Alexa to make phone calls on an Amazon Echo

By Olivia Tambini, Alistair Charlton published

Updated No matter where in the world you are, you can use Amazon Echo smart speakers and smart displays to make calls to friends and family, including those that don’t have an Echo in their home.

a turntable lit up in pink LEDs

Brian Eno has made a record player – and it looks seriously psychedelic

By Olivia Tambini published

There are just 50 of the kaleidoscopic turntables in existence, all signed by the musician and visual artist.

the polk signa s4 soundbar in a living room

This cheap Dolby Atmos soundbar could be a great budget alternative to the Sonos Arc

By Olivia Tambini published

The Polk Audio Signa S4 comes with upfiring tweeters that should deliver convincing Dolby Atmos sound.

the apple music app on a smartphone next to some airpods

Apple Music Voice has arrived with iOS 15.2: here’s everything you need to know

By Olivia Tambini published

Apple Music has a new, cheaper streaming plan that you can access with Siri.

the samsung galaxy buds 2 by a pool

The next Samsung Galaxy Buds could monitor your heart rate for better workouts

By Olivia Tambini published

A patent for Samsung Galaxy Buds with biometric sensors gives us some clues about the brand's next true wireless earbuds.

a couple watching tv with a range of sonos speakers

Sonos speakers: how to set them up and everything you need to know

By Olivia Tambini published

Buying some new Sonos speakers or want to get the most out of your existing audio setup? We’ve got you covered.

Apple AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro 2 release date reportedly pushed back - but they could be the best AirPods yet

By Olivia Tambini published

The AirPods Pro 2 will launch alongside three new Apple Watch models towards the end of next year, a respected analyst claims.

a smartphone displaying YouTube Music's 2021 recap

YouTube Music 2021 Recap: how to relive your year in music

By Olivia Tambini published

Here's what you need to know about YouTube's Spotify Unwrapped rival, which lets you see your top artists, songs, videos and playlists from this year.

the victrola premiere v1 turntable

This Victrola turntable promises to make playing vinyl a walk in the park

By Olivia Tambini published

The Victrola Premiere V1 is an all-in-one turntable setup designed to make playing records easier than ever.

the sonos beam gen 2 soundbar in white pictured beneath a tv on a black cabinet

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is the perfect soundbar for smaller spaces—and the price isn’t too bad, either.

the Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TWWH

These cheap true wireless earbuds have the most unusual design we've ever seen

By Olivia Tambini published

Audio-Technica's latest true wireless earbuds prove it's hip to be square.

sonos sub subwoofer

Sonos could launch a mini subwoofer to boost your home cinema very soon

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Details of the Sonos Sub Mini were spotted in the S2 app, suggesting that a new product is on the way.

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