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

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.

A man wearing the sony wh-1000xm3 wireless headphones while relaxing on a flight

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.

A close up of the Apple HomePod mini wireless speaker

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.

the sony wf-1000xm4 and the airpods pro side by side

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.

a man wearing the sennheiser cx true wireless earbuds in white

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.

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 review

By Olivia Tambini published 23 June 21

Editor's Choice

Updated These true wireless earbuds sound truly phenomenal – and they’re cheaper than the Apple AirPods.

A woman wearing the beats studio buds in white

The Beats Studio Buds might be the best Apple headphones for Android

By Olivia Tambini published 20 June 21

With support for one-touch pairing with Android, the Studio Buds have opened up Apple headphones to more users than ever.

Should I buy a Victrola record player this Prime Day?

By Olivia Tambini published 18 June 21

Prime Day 2021 Thinking of buying a Victrola record player on Prime Day 2021? Here’s what you need to know.

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The new Sonos IKEA Symfonisk speaker is here – and it doubles as a work of art

By Olivia Tambini published 15 June 21

After being leaked online, the Sonos IKEA Symfonisk picture frame WiFi speaker has been officially announced.

A girl wearing the Beats Studio Buds in red.

Beats Studio Buds finally launch – and they're cheaper than the AirPods Pro

By Olivia Tambini published 14 June 21

The Beats Studio Buds have launched following weeks of rumors and leaks.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 are the best wireless earbuds – but don’t buy them on Prime Day

By Olivia Tambini published 12 June 21

Prime Day 2021 You may have your heart set on the Sony WF-1000XM4, but you should consider their predecessors instead.

Spatial Audio: iOS 15 will bring head tracking sound to non-Dolby Atmos content

By Olivia Tambini published 11 June 21

A new feature to bring Spatial Audio to AirPods users without Dolby Atmos content has been discovered in iOS 15.

Anker's latest cheap wireless earbuds boast noise-cancelling smarts on a budget

By Olivia Tambini published 10 June 21

These budget buds are well worth a look if you're looking for active noise cancellation without a high price tag.

Apple reveals how AirPods Pro will use clever head tracking tech for Spatial Audio

By Olivia Tambini published 10 June 21

Apple has shared new details about how its Spatial Audio technology will work with AirPods and tvOS devices.

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