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

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Netflix just made it easier to rate movies and shows while watching on your phone

By Amelia Schwanke published

You can now give your favorite TV shows and movies a thumbs up or down while streaming on your phone.

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ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news, from Sonos Move 2 leaks to Nokia throwbacks

By Mark Wilson published

If you missed the week's biggest tech news, fear not – we've picked out all the best stories, including Sonos Move 2 leaks.

LG M3 at CES 2023 demo

LG’s mind-blowing wireless OLED TV is finally coming – and the price isn’t as bad as we thought

By Amelia Schwanke published

LG’s global release of the M-series OLED TV is underway. The set is available in South Korea and will be launched in the UK in September.

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MySpace turns 20: 5 things we still miss in the age of Twitter's meltdown

By Mark Wilson published

MySpace was launched exactly 20 years ago today – here are the main things we miss about the pre-Facebook beast of social networks.

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Leaving Netflix in August – don't miss these top shows and movies

By Amelia Schwanke published

Here are all the shows and movies set to leave Netflix in August.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

5 explosive Netflix action movies with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Amelia Schwanke published

These five action movies have been certified by critics as some of the best and they're all streaming on Netflix right now.

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I’m an amateur astronomer and this is the stargazing app I can't live without

By Amelia Schwanke published

SkyView is the perfect app for anyone who looks up at the night sky and wants to know which star, constellation, planet, galaxy, satellite, or piece of space junk they’re looking at.

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Remember PalmPilots? IMAX is using the tech to run Oppenheimer in movie theaters

By Amelia Schwanke published

IMAX recently revealed the engineering tweaks it has made to accommodate Oppenheimer’s extraordinary runtime, and it involves PalmOS.

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Bad news: Netflix just removed its cheapest ad-free plan for new US and UK subscribers

By Amelia Schwanke published

Netflix continues to discontinue its ad-free basic subscription plan, which is now no longer available for new subscribers in the US and UK.

A cowering baby Rocket stares directly into the camera in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

You’ll soon be able to stream Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 on Disney Plus and watch Across The Spider-Verse online

By Amelia Schwanke published

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 will be released on Disney Plus in August, while Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse will be available to rent online.

Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury in Secret Invasion on Disney Plus

Even Disney's CEO admits that Marvel "diluted" our interest with too much Disney Plus homework

By Amelia Schwanke published

Disney CEO Bob Iger recently revealed more insights into his plans to simplify Marvel.

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These are the 3 soundbars I would look out for in Prime Day deals 2023

By Amelia Schwanke published

With Amazon Prime Day fast approaching, we’ve rounded up the best soundbars to look out for in the big sales.

The latest soundbars from Samsung, LG, Sony, Sennheiser

Soundbars in 2023: the best launches so far and what’s coming next

By Amelia Schwanke published

Wireless soundbars, Dolby Atmos soundbars, cheap soundbars – here’s our roundup of all the latest and most exciting launches so far this year.

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Leaving Netflix in July – you won’t want to miss these top movies and shows

By Amelia Schwanke published

We’ve compiled a list of every TV show and movie leaving Netflix next month, and there’s some real gems that are worth rewatching before they go.

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Apple TV Plus’ best show sets return date – here’s what to watch while you wait

By Amelia Schwanke published

With three months to go before the best Apple TV Plus show – The Morning Show – returns, here are three similar series to watch while you wait.

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Another TV maker is launching another smart camera but I really don't see the point

By Amelia Schwanke published

LG has joined Sony, Samsung and Sky and more in launching a dedicated TV video camera to broaden its entertainment offering, but I’m not convinced TVs really need this.

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How to share audio with other AirPods or Beats headphones from your iPhone

By Amelia Schwanke published

Want to know how to connect two pairs of AirPods to your iPhone or iPad to share audio? Below we’ll detail the quick and easy steps to get you both listening in no time.

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Don’t miss these 3 great Netflix movies before they go at the end of June

By Amelia Schwanke published

With so many hit TV shows and movies set to leave Netflix, we’ve picked out three that you shouldn’t miss.

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David Fincher’s best movie is finally getting a 4K upgrade – if you can stomach it

By Amelia Schwanke published

Another classic movie is getting the 4K treatment, and this time it’s one of David Fincher’s best films.

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How to find lost AirPods – here are 3 different ways

By Amelia Schwanke published

Apple’s crowdsourced Find My network allows you to find your lost AirPods using multiple different devices.

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LCD TVs are dead in the water and OLED is the future

By Amelia Schwanke published

LCD TV screens have stopped innovating, making it crystal clear OLED is the future.

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Forget waterproof – Samsung’s earbuds seem to be fireproof

By Amelia Schwanke published

A recent tweet from a Galaxy Buds 2 Pro owner reveals that the earbuds still worked even after being burnt in a fire.

The Apple Vision Pro headset at WWDC 2023

Apple wants to replace your TV with Vision Pro, but it’s a lonely reality

By Amelia Schwanke published

Apple showcased the Vision Pro's relative 100 foot screen, but at the moment it looks like in reality you’ll be watching Disney Plus movies by yourself.

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Apple Music is getting 6 new features in a free update – here's what's coming

By Amelia Schwanke published

There are several new free features coming to Apple Music this fall, including Collaborative Playlists, new podcast experiences and more.

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Ultra short throw projectors explained – why you might want one over a TV

By Amelia Schwanke published

With an increasing number of ultra short throw projectors to choose from, we break down how they work, what to look out for and who they are most suited for.

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