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

sony wh-1000xm4

Sony WH-1000XM5: what we know about the successors to the best headphones of 2022

By Olivia Tambini published

Sony is working on a new pair of wireless headphones, and they could be the successors to the Sony WH-1000XM4.

sony wh-1000xm4

Sony WH-1000XM5 leak reveals immense battery life and better noise cancellation

By Olivia Tambini published

Here's our first look at the Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

spotify on an iphone next to a pair of airpods

How to upload music to Spotify

By Olivia Tambini published

We take you through all the steps to upload your own music files to Spotify on desktop or mobile.

the bang & olufsen beoplay ex true wireless earbuds in gold

Bang & Olufsen's new wireless earbuds beat the AirPods Pro on design, but not price

By Olivia Tambini published

The Danish company has launched premium wireless earbuds with a price tag to match.

a runner wearing the airpods pro

AirPods Pro 2 could launch by June, with Apple set to kill off its first-gen earbuds

By Olivia Tambini published

The AirPods Pro 2 are expected to launch by June, and that means saying goodbye to the original noise-cancelling wireless earbuds.

MacBook Air and smartphone running Spotify with a pair of headphones on the keyboard

How to download songs from Spotify

By Olivia Tambini published

We take you through everything you need to know about downloading music and podcasts from Spotify to listen offline.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Plus on a grey background.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro vs Galaxy Buds Live vs Galaxy Buds Plus: which wireless earbuds are the best?

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Updated We take a look at how the the latest Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro compare to the Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Plus that came before them.

the q acoustics e120 audio system mounted on a living room wall

Sick of Sonos? This hidden hi-fi system can deliver music to any room in your home

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Speakers don't have to stand out with this new installed audio system from Q Acoustics.

The Vizio V-Series (2021)

Got a Vizio TV? Your viewing experience is about to get a lot worse

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Jump Ads are coming to Vizio TVs, as the company tests a new beta program for its smart TV platform.

the sonos beam gen 2 soundbar in black

Want a Dolby Atmos soundbar? This Sonos Beam (Gen 2) deal is worth snapping up

By Olivia Tambini published

TechRadar deals Get a Sonos soundbar for less with this rare deal on the brand's upgraded Beam.

the characters from cuphead in a marching band

We went to see the Cuphead soundtrack played by a live band – and it was weirdly moving

By Olivia Tambini published

The Game Music Festival came to London for the first time, with live performances of the Cuphead and Ori and the Blind Forest soundtracks.

a man wearing the dyson zone air purifying headphones on a subway train

Is pollution the Bane of your life? Dyson launches air-cleaning headphones and face mask combo

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones are here to kill two birds with one stone.

Creative SXFI Carrier

Creative SXFI Carrier review

By Ted Kritsonis, Olivia Tambini last updated

The Creative SXFI Carrier combines the room-filling sound of Dolby Atmos with the virtual surround sound smarts of SXFI.

the klipsch reference dolby atmos speakers in a living room

Want to upgrade your home theater? These Dolby Atmos speakers could be the answer

By Olivia Tambini published

The Klipsch Reference series has been updated for 2022, with new floorstanders, subwoofers, and add-on Atmos speakers.

the sennheiser hd 450bt wireless headphones

These cheap noise-cancelling headphones could make the perfect gift

By Olivia Tambini last updated

TechRadar deals This excellent headphones deal is worth snapping up, with Amazon reducing the Sennheiser HD 450BT to just £99.

spotify playlists

Spotify Blend playlists let you co-create mixtapes with your favorite artists

By Olivia Tambini published

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

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

Astell & Kern has launched its first true wireless earbuds, and they could be an excellent choice for audiophiles.

airpods 3

Apple's exploring its own version of the invisible headphones we loved from CES 2022

By Olivia Tambini last updated

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

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

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

A Sonos operating system could be on the cards, bringing more features to its soundbars and wireless speakers.

the sony linkbuds in their charging case

Sony LinkBuds review

By Olivia Tambini last updated

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

a man wearing a pair of over-ear headphones in profile

AirPods Max too expensive? These cheap wireless headphones could be the answer

By Olivia Tambini published

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

Versus Sony’s delivered the best wireless earbuds you can buy - but the NuraTrue might offer a more personalized experience.

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: