Articles by Amelia Schwanke, Senior Editor UK, Home Entertainment

Meet Amelia, TechRadar's Senior Editor for Home Entertainment in the UK. With more than eight years experience running the day-to-day production for well-respected tech and finance publications – her previous titles include Editor-In-Chief of Opto magazine and Senior Journalist at Institutional Investor – today you'll find her on the hunt for the latest and best hardware to enhance your home theater experience. In the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, Amelia is dedicated to keeping our readers up to speed on market trends and innovations. When she's not tinkering with the latest tech, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures on her Sony A7 and exploring the great outdoors.

Articles by: Amelia Schwanke

Some of CES 2025's weirdest robot pets are absolute nightmare fuel, but one made it all worthwhile

By Amelia Schwanke published 7 January 25

CES 2025 I was terrified by these two strange robot pets at CES 2025 until a lifelike dog soothed me.

I got a sneak peek of 3 great new AI features for Google Home devices and TVs, and one is straight out of a Black Mirror episode

By Amelia Schwanke published 6 January 25

CES 2025 I got to try out Gemini's supercharged Google Assistant that's set to bring great new features to Google TV and smart home devices.

The next-generation of Google TV is on the way with an improved Gemini that’ll make smarter and better

By Jacob Krol, Amelia Schwanke published 6 January 25

A new Gemini Live Google Assistant for Google TVs will bring new smart features like improved voice prompts.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 3)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published 3 January 25

The world's biggest streamers have hit the ground running with some big releases right after New Year's Day.

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The 48 best Disney Plus shows to stream in February 2025

By Tom Power last updated 2 January 25

Updated These are the best Disney Plus shows to watch right now, including Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew and Agatha All Along

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I can't wait to stream these 27 new movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max, and more in 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 January 25

Get ready for another packed year of new movies on the best streaming services.

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26 new TV shows I can't wait to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max and more in 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 January 25

My guide to the 26 most highly-anticipated TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and more in 2025.

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Inside Out 2 director has ‘lots of ideas for other lands and emotions in the mind’ for a third movie

By Amelia Schwanke published 31 December 24

TechRadar speaks to the writer and director of Pixar’s Inside Out 2, Kelsey Mann, about the potential for a third movie.

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‘My goal was to direct Empire Strikes Back’: Inside Out 2 director on making the most successful animated movie ever

By Amelia Schwanke published 30 December 24

‘I always tell Pete, you’re like the George Lucas of the Inside Out world’

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more this weekend (December 27)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 27 December 24

Two new shows, one of which is the long awaited sequel to Netflix's biggest TV Original, lead our festive week recommendations.

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I just saw a sneak peek of Severance season 2 and Lumon's newest employees raise a lot of questions

By Amelia Schwanke published 27 December 24

Can't wait for Severance season 2? Apple TV Plus just released the first eight-minutes of the new season.

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Best TV wall mounts of 2025, for all sizes

By James Davidson last updated 24 December 24

Updated Want to know which are the best TV wall mounts? From fixed to tilting and full-motion, we've rounded up one for every TV size.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 20)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published 20 December 24

The penultimate streaming list of the year has arrived – here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Black Mirror star looks unrecognizable in new images for gritty Hulu show A Thousand Blows

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 December 24

Disney releases new artwork for A Thousand Blows, and sets a February 2025 release date.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 13)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 13 December 24

The second week of December is chock full of great looking new movies and shows to watch at home.

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New Apple TV Plus movie The Gorge sees Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy with literal jobs from hell in official trailer

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 December 24

The official trailer for Apple TV Plus movie The Gorge shows off a new sci-fi action thriller.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 6)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 6 December 24

From new festive delights to the latest Star Wars show, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 29)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 29 November 24

From new sports dramas to more festive treats, these are the films and TV series worth watching this weekend.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 22)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 22 November 24

There are plenty of new movies and TV shows to choose from this weekend, including the end of an award-winning Netflix series.

Disney Plus password sharing: when the crackdown started and what you need to know

By Carrie Marshall last updated 18 November 24

Updated The 2024 password sharing crackdown trend has come to Disney Plus – here's how it affects your subscription.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from AI grannies taunting scammers, and Amazon shuttering freevee

By Hamish Hector published 16 November 24

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Amazon, Sony, O2 and more for November 16, 2024.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 15)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 15 November 24

From the arrival of a new Marvel movie, to the return of hit shows, there's lot to look forward to this weekend.

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Amazon Freevee is being shut down, and it's all thanks to Prime Video's increasingly popular ad-supported tier

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 November 24

Amazon is shutting down its free streaming service as it directs non-subscribers to Prime Video.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more this weekend (November 8)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 8 November 24

From the return of hit Netflix shows to Prime Video's new spy thriller series, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Prime Video's smart new X-Ray feature is finally a good reason to add AI to streaming

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 November 24

Prime Video just added a great new AI feature to help you recap what you’re watching.

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