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

Move over Spotify - CD sales are on the rise for the first time in 20 years

By Olivia Tambini, Nick Pino published 14 March 22

Are CDs about to have a vinyl-style resurgence? The latest figures show an uptick in sales.

The best smart TV apps for your Samsung TV

By Nick Pino, Henry St Leger, Olivia Tambini last updated 7 March 22

Updated These are the best smart TV apps to help you get the most out of your Samsung smart TV.

the jlab go air pop wireless earbuds with their charging case

I tried some $20 wireless earbuds - and they’re actually pretty good

By Olivia Tambini last updated 3 March 22

As long as you’re not after audiophile sound quality, the JLab Go Air Pop wireless earbuds are worth considering.

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This Dolby Atmos soundbar could be a big rival for the Sonos Arc

By Olivia Tambini published 3 March 22

Bowers & Wilkins has finally launched a spatial audio soundbar – and it could really shake up the competition.

The cheapest Sonos Bluetooth speaker has arrived - but there's a catch

By Olivia Tambini published 2 March 22

The Sonos Roam SL comes with a price cut - but don't get too excited.

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Wireless earbuds are about to get even better for gaming

By John McCann published 28 February 22

MWC 2022 Lossless CD-quality audio, less power drain and lower latency are all supported.

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AirPods Pro 2, Sonos headphones, and the Sony WH-1000XM5: all the cans we’re hoping for in 2022

By Olivia Tambini published 28 February 22

2022 could be a bumper year for wireless headphones if all the rumors are to be believed.

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Sony LinkBuds vs Sony WF-1000XM4: how the true wireless earbuds compare

By Olivia Tambini published 27 February 22

Versus Sony’s weirdest earbuds meet its best - so how do the LinkBuds stack up against the WF-1000XM4?

I listened to The Beatles’ Abbey Road in Apple Music’s Spatial Audio - and I’ll never go back to stereo

By Olivia Tambini published 25 February 22

Armed with a pair of AirPods Max, and an Apple Music subscription, I finally experienced one of my favorite albums in Spatial Audio.

Sonus Faber Omnia review

By Olivia Tambini published 22 February 22

Recommended

Sonus Faber’s all-in-one hi-fi system oozes Italian artisanal luxury.

Transparent OLED TVs could be LG's next big living room push

By Balakumar K published 22 February 22

A 55-inch transparent OLED panel could hit the market as early as next year.

AirPods Pro 2 might not tolerate your lazy yoga poses

By Olivia Tambini published 18 February 22

A new AirPods patent shows how future wireless earbuds could be integrated with Apple Fitness Plus.

Is Sony cooking up a sequel to the best headphones in the world?

By Olivia Tambini last updated 18 February 22

Is this our first glimpse of the successors to the best headphones in the world, the Sony WH-1000XM4?

Spotify has bought more podcasting platforms - but is it neglecting the music?

By Olivia Tambini published 17 February 22

Spotify continues to go hard on podcasts as its biggest rival, Apple Music, branches out to classical music curation.

How to clean your Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

By Olivia Tambini published 16 February 22

Updated Our top tips for cleaning Apple's iconic true wireless earbuds and headphones – without damaging the hardware.

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The Sony LinkBuds are the weirdest wireless earbuds I’ve ever tested, and I’m in love

By Olivia Tambini published 15 February 22

I tried the first open-ring true wireless earbuds and it was love at first sight – but it wasn’t meant to be.

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Audio-Technica’s new wireless earbuds boast an incredible 50-hour battery at a budget price

By Olivia Tambini published 15 February 22

The new Sony WF-1000XM4 rivals also come with spatial audio, active noise cancellation, and aptX Adaptive.

Do AirPods work with Android? What non-iPhone users need to know about Apple earbuds

By Olivia Tambini published 13 February 22

Using the AirPods, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max with an Android? We’ve got you covered.

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Apple Music's classical app could bring the sounds of the orchestra to your AirPods

By Olivia Tambini published 11 February 22

Apple Classical could launch very soon if code in Apple Music's beta app is to be believed.

This gold-plated Sony Walkman could bring a little bling to the WH-1000XM4

By Olivia Tambini published 10 February 22

The ideal companion for your Sony WH-1000XM4 - if you've got a little cash to spare.

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Spotify’s Joe Rogan controversy: everything you need to know

By Olivia Tambini published 8 February 22

In-depth Spotify’s biggest podcaster has launched a big debate among both subscribers and artists.

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Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: which over-ears are best?

By Olivia Tambini published 8 February 22

Versus Choosing between Sony and Bose? Here’s what you need to know.

Gucci's AirPods Max case costs twice as much as the actual headphones

By Olivia Tambini published 4 February 22

Your headphones can now be part of the Gucci gang - if you've got a cool $980 to spare.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 review

By Olivia Tambini published 3 February 22

Recommended

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 headphones ooze opulence, sound brilliant, and come with an excellent app.

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Could Spotify's stance on Joe Rogan cost it listeners?

By Olivia Tambini published 2 February 22

In-depth The streaming platform is losing both artists and subscribers over the controversy, but will the damage be lasting?

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