Amelia Schwanke

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

The Google TV screen with Oscar nominee titles you can stream for free

Google TV is now streaming over 35 Oscar nominee movies for free – here’s the full list

By Amelia Schwanke published

Google TV is getting more than 35 Oscar nominated movies that you'll be able to stream for free ahead of the awards show this weekend.

Roku Pro series TV mounted to wall in living room

Your Roku TV and streaming stick will stop working unless you agree to controversial new terms

By Amelia Schwanke published

Roku TV and streaming stick owners are furious after it updates terms with a controversial new condition.

CMF by Nothing's new Neckband Pro being worn

CMF by Nothing’s new headphones are even more affordable than its first pair

By Amelia Schwanke published

CMF by Nothing has officially revealed two new affordable headphones with two completely different designs.

The SoundFun Mirai Mini speaker next to a TV

This new cheap TV speaker has a curved design to make speech clearer

By Amelia Schwanke published

SoundFun has shrunk its dialogue enhancing Mirai soundbar into a fun sized speaker that's much cheaper than the original model.

An iPhone next to the AirPods Pro 2

How to check AirPods' battery level, and how to make them last longer

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

See whether your AirPods need a charge, and make it so it doesn't happen as often.

A person holds an iPhone with the Find My app open

How to find a lost AirPods case

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Here's how to track down your lost AirPods case easily and quickly using Apple's location tracking app, Find My.

The AirPods Pro 2 on top of ice

Are Apple AirPods waterproof?

By Amelia Schwanke published

Are Apple AirPods waterproof? No, but they do have varying levels of water resistance. Here, we’ll explain which AirPod models can withstand a splash and what to do if they do get wet.

The Apple Vision Pro sat in front of an LG OLED TV with Paramount Plus showing on it

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech stories from Paramount Plus cancellations to our LG G4 OLED TV review

By Hamish Hector published

Catch up on the week's 8 biggest tech stories from the Apple Vision Pro to Paramount Plus to the LG G4 OLED TV.

Man and dog sat in front of a Samsung TV

Your Samsung TV is losing Google Assistant next month

By Amelia Schwanke published

Due to a change in Google's policy, Samsung TVs will no longer support Google Assistant starting March 1, 2024.

The Dali Phantom E-WR series speakers installed into an outdoor patio

Dali’s custom-install outdoor Phantom speakers are surprisingly affordable if you’re planning for summer

By Amelia Schwanke published

Looking to upgrade your patio’s audio system? Dali’s new Phantom E-WR series speakers are built to last in the outdoors.

Prime Video

Starting today, you’ll have to pay extra to stream Prime Video without ads

By Amelia Schwanke published

Ads have officially arrived on Prime Video, which means that starting from today you'll have to pay more to get rid of them.

The Majority Knapwell on a bedside table

Majority’s new Knapwell bedside radio and speaker proves that 80s design is back, baby

By Amelia Schwanke published

With a retro design and seven-segment display, Majority's new Knapwell DAB radio and Bluetooth speaker is both nostalgic and useful.

A man looks forlorn in the snow in the Netflix movie Society of the Snow

Society of the Snow is a hit on Netflix – here are 5 more true survival thrillers to watch next

By Amelia Schwanke published

Netflix's Society of the Snow has gripped audiences but it isn't the only true survival story streaming right now.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 true wireless earbuds in their case, held in a hand at a trade show

I tried Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 4 and they really are its best earbuds yet

By Amelia Schwanke published

The new flagship Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds from Sennheiser are ready for the next-generation of audio tech that will finally deliver true lossless music.

The three colorways of the Sennheiser Momentum Sport

I saw Sennheiser's new Momentum Sport earbuds and they had my heart racing

By Amelia Schwanke published

Sennheiser showed off its all new Momentum Sport earbuds at CES 2024 and after watching them in action, I want their health tracking benefits for my next workout.

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 5 Pro on a magenta background

Xiaomi’s new wireless earbuds bring high-end audio tech in a super-cool marble design

By Amelia Schwanke published

Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds 5 Pro look like high-tech AirPods with a premium design of marble and leather, and are now globally available.

The Cypress xMEMS solid-state driver prototype

I tried all earbuds with next-gen xMEMS speakers, and one really stood out

By Amelia Schwanke published

While at CES 2024, I got to try all the current prototypes and models either available or coming soon with xMEMS solid-state driver tech and there was a clear frontrunner for me.

The Naqi Logix Neural Earbuds being worn

'Neural' headphones are big at CES – here are 4 fascinating products coming soon

By Amelia Schwanke published

CES 2024 Four very different neural headphones caught the attention of our ears (and eyes) at 2024

An xMEMS Labs micro solid-state speaker on top of a finger

Why solid-state drivers are the headphones tech you won't stop hearing about in 2024

By Amelia Schwanke published

Recent leaps in solid-state speaker tech are about to push forward a new type of headphone range that promises to be lighter, more durable, and better sounding.

A man wearing a Mirror Lake headset and a Matter smart home with a bolt of light running through it

8 bold tech predictions for 2024 – from MicroLED 4K TVs to DJI mirrorless cameras

By Mark Wilson published

2024 will be another big year for AI and the mixed reality, but what are the tech sleeper hits that might surprise us?

The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro Soundbar

I tried the tech that gives you personal Dolby Atmos sound without headphones, and it’s game changing

By Amelia Schwanke published

Audioscenic has developed a 3D audio beamforming technology that is breaking down the expensive hardware barrier to spatial audio, and you can expect to try it out soon.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max with a sign saying Cyber Monday AirPods deals

Cyber Monday AirPods deals 2023: deals still live at Amazon, Best Buy and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Cyber Monday AirPods deals are still running – here's what's worth checking out.

The Aurvana-Ace-2 in a woman's hand

I tried Creative Labs’ next gen solid-state driver earbuds and they surprised me in 3 ways

By Amelia Schwanke published

You’ll be able to preorder Creative Labs’ next-gen dual driver earbuds made with xMEMS’ solid-state silicon – the Aurvana Ace and the lossless audio enhanced Aurvana Ace 2 – from November 10.

Jain performs at the Deezer Drop rebrand event in Paris

Deezer's big redesign has a feature to make playlists with friends on Spotify and Apple Music, and I love it

By Amelia Schwanke published

Deezer’s brand refresh puts personalised social features at the heart of its service to set it apart in the increasingly expensive music streaming service space.

Two TV antennas atop of a house

France's plan to switch to 4K HDR TV broadcasts is what I want the US and UK to do

By Amelia Schwanke published

More 4K HDR TV broadcasts could be on their way as France plans to switch off HD in 2029 – will the US or UK be next?

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