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

CES 2021 news: it's over – but here are the highlights and best tech

By Henry St Leger, Olivia Tambini, Nick Pino, Mark Wilson, Matt Swider last updated 15 July 21

Updated CES 2021 is now over, but we have all the major new and highlights from Samsung, Sony, LG, and many more.

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) vs Amazon Echo Buds: what’s new with the true wireless earbuds?

By Olivia Tambini last updated 15 July 21

Updated The Amazon Echo Buds 2 are here, and they come with a host of improvements compared to the original wireless earbuds.

JBL's new true wireless earbuds launch with confusingly short battery life

By Olivia Tambini last updated 15 July 21

The new JBL Tune 220TWS come in a range of trendy colors, but they'll only last you for three hours.

Dolby Atmos Music: everything you need to know about the immersive sound format

By Olivia Tambini last updated 15 July 21

In depth Dolby Atmos Music is designed for total audio immersion – here’s how it works and the best speakers and headphones to experience it.

Do your AirPods Pro sound crackly? Apple has a fix for that

By Olivia Tambini last updated 15 July 21

Apple has released support articles for owners of the AirPods Pro who have been experiencing issues.

Yamaha's latest wireless headphones could be Apple AirPods Max rivals

By Olivia Tambini published 15 July 21

The Yamaha YH-L700A wireless headphones come with 3D audio support and head-tracking.

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New Apple HomePod update finally brings lossless audio to the smart speaker

By Olivia Tambini published 13 July 21

The new beta Apple HomePod update is available to a select group of users in the AppleSeed program.

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Verizon says its version of Apple's Spatial Audio doesn't require fancy headphones

By Olivia Tambini last updated 9 July 21

Verizon Adaptive Sound is the company's answer to Apple's Spatial Audio technology.

the sony wf-1000xm4 wireless earbuds next to the bose quietcomfort earbuds

Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: which noise-cancelling earbuds are right for you?

By Olivia Tambini last updated 8 July 21

Versus Choosing between these fantastic wireless earbuds is no mean feat – luckily, we’re here to help.

Edifier launches hi-res wireless earbuds with noise cancellation to rival the Sony WF-1000XM4

By Olivia Tambini published 7 July 21

The Edifier NeoBuds Pro wireless earbuds are available to preorder from IndieGoGo.

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

By Olivia Tambini published 6 July 21

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 6 July 21

United Airlines is the latest airline to introduce Bluetooth connectivity to its inflight entertainment systems.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 price leaks – and they could be cheaper than the AirPods Pro

By Olivia Tambini last updated 5 July 21

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 5 July 21

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 3 July 21

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 2 July 21

Versus The Beats Studio Buds are cheaper than the AirPods Pro – but that’s not the only difference.

South Korean boy band Stray Kids perform on stage underneath a Spotify banner

How can Spotify keep artists happy? Live music events, apparently

By Olivia Tambini published 1 July 21

Spotify is reportedly branching out into live music, both virtually and in-person.

The HomePod mini can now double up as your Apple TV 4K's speaker

By Olivia Tambini last updated 29 June 21

WWDC 2021 The announcement was made at WWDC 2021.

These solar-powered headphones boast a virtually infinite battery life

By Olivia Tambini published 29 June 21

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 28 June 21

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

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

By Olivia Tambini last updated 28 June 21

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

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

By Olivia Tambini published 25 June 21

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

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

By Olivia Tambini published 24 June 21

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

By Olivia Tambini last updated 24 June 21

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

Ultimate Ears Boom 3 review

By Olivia Tambini published 23 June 21

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

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