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

spotify on a phone next to a laptop and a pair of headphones

Spotify's next chapter will bring audiobooks to the streaming service

By Olivia Tambini published

The music streaming platform plans to acquire audiobook service Findaway - but there's still no word on Spotify HiFi.

a bluetooth speaker next to an armchair

This Bluetooth speaker could be the perfect one-box hi-fi system

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Astell & Kern has revealed a new wireless speaker, which it says can deliver stereo sound.

tv recorder

This set-top box rolls 4K Android TV, Freeview Play, and Chromecast into one neat package

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The Humax Aura PVR is a one-stop-shop for your TV needs, with Android TV built-in, 4K support, and Freeview Play.

the sonos one in different colors

Which Sonos speaker should I buy on Black Friday?

By Olivia Tambini published

Black Friday 2021 Hoping to bag a Sonos Black Friday deal this year? Here are the speakers you should be looking out for.

a man wearing a pair of adidas true wireless earbuds while playing basketball

These Adidas true wireless earbuds could be the perfect workout buddies

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Adidas' latest running earbuds come with some impressive specs for fitness mavens.

Tidal trials offers deals

Tidal launches Apple AirPlay rival to cast Hi-Res Audio to your wireless speakers

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Tidal Connect is here to make music casting easier, letting you send your tunes to your wireless speakers via the Tidal app.

the transparent light speaker

This portable Bluetooth speaker masquerades as a cosy lantern

By Olivia Tambini published

The Transparent Light Speaker provides a warm glow as you play your tunes.

apple music on the playstation 5

Apple Music on PS5 is great if you're bored of Spotify – but its best feature is missing

By Olivia Tambini published

Opinion Opinion: the Apple Music streaming service has landed on the PS5, but it's a bit of a disappointment.

Samsung Q Series Soundbar

Samsung's new Dolby Atmos soundbar could be its most immersive yet

By Olivia Tambini last updated

CES 2021 Samsung's flagship 11.1.4-channel soundbar should sound seriously good, boasting Dolby Atmos object-based audio and innovative rear speakers.

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AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2: what’s new with Apple’s true wireless earbuds?

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Versus Here’s how the AirPods 3 compare with their predecessors, the AirPods 2.

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Which AirPods should I buy this Black Friday?

By Olivia Tambini published

Black Friday 2021 Thinking of buying AirPods this Black Friday? Here’s what you need to know.

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Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds tipped to launch next month

By Olivia Tambini published

It looks like Apple has a new pair of wireless earbuds on the way.

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We flew to Italy to listen to some of the best stereo speakers we’ve ever heard

By Olivia Tambini last updated

In-depth Sonus Faber proves the old ways are the best ways when it comes to hi-fi sound.

a woman wearing the apple airpods

6 things we want to see from the Apple AirPods 3

By Olivia Tambini published

Apple Event The AirPods 3 are predicted to launch today - here are the new features we’re hoping Apple will announce.

a person attaching a bose sounlink flex bluetooth speaker to a camping bag

Bose's new waterproof Bluetooth speaker could be the perfect camping buddy

By Olivia Tambini published

The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker can even float on water.

bowers & wilkins zeppelin

New Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin wireless speaker will get wiser with age

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The wireless speaker has been re-imagined for 2021 and beyond, thanks to a design that allows for future upgrades.

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This retro record player might just be the most beautiful turntable in the world

By Olivia Tambini last updated

Bang & Olufsen has reimagined the Beogram 4000c turntable, which was first launched in the 1970s.

sony wf-1000xm3 black friday deal

Hurry - the Sony WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds have dropped to their lowest price

By Olivia Tambini published

TechRadar deals The noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds have never been so cheap - but you'll need to act fast to get them at this price.

amazon echo studio with billie eilish's face on the grille

The Billie Eilish Echo Studio is cool, but it's time for customizable smart speakers

By Olivia Tambini published

Opinion Opinion: Amazon has released a Billie-branded Echo Studio - so why can't we have customizable smart speakers?

the audeze lcd-5 over-ear headphones

These audiophile headphones promise incredible sound - but they'll cost you

By Olivia Tambini last updated

The Audeze LCD-5 over-ear headphones don't come cheap, but they could sound amazing.

the gemmy twerking bear alexa device

Dancing bears, drones, and clocks: the weirdest Alexa devices we've seen so far

By Olivia Tambini published

As we approach the next Amazon hardware event, we take a look back at the strangest smart home devices that work with Alexa.

the Sonos Roam bluetooth speaker

The best Bluetooth speaker of 2021 has been given a brilliant upgrade

By Olivia Tambini published

Opinion The Sonos Roam has some new tricks up its sleeve thanks to an update.

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Chord unveils mini headphones amp with some serious audio chops

By Olivia Tambini published

The Chord Anni is a desktop amp for headphones and speakers from the company that makes some of the best portable DACs in the world.

the sennheiser ie 900 in-ear headphones

Sennheiser IE 900 review

By Olivia Tambini published

Recommended

These incredible-sounding in-ear headphones come with a price tag that only the most dedicated audiophiles can appreciate.

Sony WH-1000XM4 deals sales

Quick – the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones have hit their lowest price

By Olivia Tambini published

TechRadar deals You can get the best headphones of 2021 for less with this excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 deal.

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