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

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 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.

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.

a pair of true wireless earbuds next to a smartphone and nintendo switch

These wireless earbuds could actually replace your gaming headset

By Olivia Tambini published

These buds could make a great alternative to bulky gaming headsets, especially for Nintendo Switch players.

Best GameCube games: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

Best GameCube games: the most essential GameCube releases

By Samuel Roberts last updated

These are the best GameCube games to ever grace Nintendo's classic console.

the polk audio maginifi mini AX soundbar beneath a TV

This Dolby Atmos soundbar is half the size of the Sonos Arc - and half the price

By Olivia Tambini published

The Polk MagniFi Mini soundbar could be perfect for smaller rooms.

CDs

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

By Olivia Tambini, Nick Pino published

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

best Smart TV apps for your Samsung TV

The best smart TV apps for your Samsung TV

By Nick Pino, Henry St Leger, Olivia Tambini last updated

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

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

a closeup of the bowers & wilkins panorama 3 soundbar

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

By Olivia Tambini published

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

the sonos roam sl being held on a hike

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

By Olivia Tambini published

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

Two boys sitting on a couch playing a console game

Wireless earbuds are about to get even better for gaming

By John McCann published

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

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