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

A pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds in white in their charging case on a grey surface

Samsung Galaxy Buds review

By Olivia Tambini published

Recommended

Updated For Android owners, the Samsung Galaxy Buds offer easy connectivity, a comfortable fit, and a warm, bassy sound.

Spotify junto a unos AirPods

Adele aside, Spotify is right to remove shuffle from albums

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Opinion Opinion: Rumor has it Adele is behind Spotify's latest update - either way, it's about time shuffle was removed from albums.

a woman wearing the sony wh-1000xm4 noise-cancelling headphones

How does active noise cancellation work? ANC headphones and earbuds explained

By Olivia Tambini published

In-depth Here’s the lowdown on noise-cancelling headphones, from how they work to the best models you can buy today.

spotify on a phone next to a laptop and a pair of headphones

Spotify's next chapter will bring audiobooks to the streaming service

By Olivia Tambini published

The music streaming platform plans to acquire audiobook service Findaway - but there's still no word on Spotify HiFi.

Google Assistant

Things Google Assistant can do: how to use your Google Home speaker

By Dom Reseigh-Lincoln, Olivia Tambini published

Updated Whether you have Google Assistant built into your Android phone, smart speaker, or your car, here are some of the best things it can do.

a bluetooth speaker next to an armchair

This Bluetooth speaker could be the perfect one-box hi-fi system

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Astell & Kern has revealed a new wireless speaker, which it says can deliver stereo sound.

the transparent light speaker

This portable Bluetooth speaker masquerades as a cosy lantern

By Olivia Tambini published

The Transparent Light Speaker provides a warm glow as you play your tunes.

apple music on the playstation 5

Apple Music on PS5 is great if you're bored of Spotify – but its best feature is missing

By Olivia Tambini published

Opinion Opinion: the Apple Music streaming service has landed on the PS5, but it's a bit of a disappointment.

A TCL TV in a grey room with a colourful pattern on the display

TCL TV 2021 range: every new TCL TV for this year

By Olivia Tambini, Henry St Leger last updated

Updated After a new TCL TV in 2021? Here’s everything you need to know about TCL’s new 8K models and updates to its popular 6-Series.

a man wearing a pair of adidas true wireless earbuds while playing basketball

These Adidas true wireless earbuds could be the perfect workout buddies

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Adidas' latest running earbuds come with some impressive specs for fitness mavens.

the airpods 3 next to the airpods 2

AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2: what’s new with Apple’s true wireless earbuds?

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Versus Here’s how the AirPods 3 compare with their predecessors, the AirPods 2.

beats studio buds in white

Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds tipped to launch next month

By Olivia Tambini published

It looks like Apple has a new pair of wireless earbuds on the way.

a woman wearing the apple airpods

6 things we want to see from the Apple AirPods 3

By Olivia Tambini published

Apple Event The AirPods 3 are predicted to launch today - here are the new features we’re hoping Apple will announce.

a sonus faber speaker with technical drawings

We flew to Italy to listen to some of the best stereo speakers we’ve ever heard

By Olivia Tambini last updated

In-depth Sonus Faber proves the old ways are the best ways when it comes to hi-fi sound.

a person attaching a bose sounlink flex bluetooth speaker to a camping bag

Bose's new waterproof Bluetooth speaker could be the perfect camping buddy

By Olivia Tambini published

The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker can even float on water.

bowers & wilkins zeppelin

New Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin wireless speaker will get wiser with age

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The wireless speaker has been re-imagined for 2021 and beyond, thanks to a design that allows for future upgrades.

the gemmy twerking bear alexa device

Dancing bears, drones, and clocks: the weirdest Alexa devices we've seen so far

By Olivia Tambini published

As we approach the next Amazon hardware event, we take a look back at the strangest smart home devices that work with Alexa.

amazon echo studio with billie eilish's face on the grille

The Billie Eilish Echo Studio is cool, but it's time for customizable smart speakers

By Olivia Tambini published

Opinion Opinion: Amazon has released a Billie-branded Echo Studio - so why can't we have customizable smart speakers?

the Sonos Roam bluetooth speaker

The best Bluetooth speaker of 2021 has been given a brilliant upgrade

By Olivia Tambini published

Opinion The Sonos Roam has some new tricks up its sleeve thanks to an update.

the chord anni headphones amp with a pair of headphones plugged in

Chord unveils mini headphones amp with some serious audio chops

By Olivia Tambini published

The Chord Anni is a desktop amp for headphones and speakers from the company that makes some of the best portable DACs in the world.

the audeze lcd-5 over-ear headphones

These audiophile headphones promise incredible sound - but they'll cost you

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The Audeze LCD-5 over-ear headphones don't come cheap, but they could sound amazing.

the sennheiser ie 900 in-ear headphones

Sennheiser IE 900 review

By Olivia Tambini published

Recommended

These incredible-sounding in-ear headphones come with a price tag that only the most dedicated audiophiles can appreciate.

the jbl flip 5 and the jbl charge 5 bluetooth speakers

JBL Flip 5 vs JBL Charge 5: the waterproof Bluetooth speakers go head to head

By Olivia Tambini published

Versus Which JBL Bluetooth speaker is best for you? We put the Flip 5 and the Charge 5 to the test.

apple music

Apple HomePod mini is getting a big upgrade – but where's Spatial Audio?

By Olivia Tambini published

The Homepod mini is about to get a raft of helpful features, but there's still no sign of Dolby Atmos support.

the marshall motif ANC true wireless earbuds in their charging case

Marshall's AirPods Pro-style earbuds look good – but the battery life doesn't deliver

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Opinion Opinion: True wireless earbuds manufacturers can do better than 20-hour battery lives in 2021.

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