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

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Best streaming service 2025: Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Max, Disney Plus and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 26 July 24

Updated Which is the best streaming service of 2024? We put Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and more head-to-head.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more this weekend (July 19)

By Amelia Schwanke, Grace Morris, Tom Power published 19 July 24

From 1960s thrillers and historical epics, to the return of fan-favorite Netflix shows, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

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Captain America: Brave New World's first trailer goes back to the series' political thriller vibes, and reveals a big new character

By Amelia Schwanke published 12 July 24

Marvel's teaser trailer for Captain America: Brave New World looks a return to the tone of The Winder Soldier.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (July 12)

By Amelia Schwanke, Grace Morris published 12 July 24

From mysterious robot sci-fis to the return of series favorites, there’s plenty to watch this weekend.

Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator II trailer shows off Paul Mescal fighting a rhino in the Colosseum

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 July 24

The trailer for Gladiator II has dropped, revealing a November release date for the highly-anticipated sequel.

Paramount and Skydance have officially merged – here's what that means for Paramount Plus

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 8 July 24

A billion dollar deal to merge Paramount Global with Skydance Media has been reached – here's what that means for its streaming services.

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Filming of the next Game of Thrones spin-off is officially under way, as House of the Dragon season 2 helps Max to its biggest day ever

By Amelia Schwanke published 19 June 24

WBD has started production on the next Game of Thrones spin-off series, following the streaming success of House of the Dragon.

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Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 finally has a Netflix release date, and it’ll arrive before Paramount Plus’ Starfleet Academy

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 June 24

Netflix sets July release date for the highly-anticipated season two of Star Trek: Prodigy.

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3 top-rated Bluetooth speakers to look for during this year's Memorial Day sales

By Amelia Schwanke published 21 May 24

Early Memorial Day sales are already appearing for our best-rated Bluetooth and wireless speakers.

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Samsung's next earbuds appear in FCC database – looks like the Buds 3 Pro are coming real soon

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 May 24

With Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event fast approaching, it's likely that a recent regulatory filing is for the not yet announced Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.

Lamborghini taps Sonus faber to make a first-of-its-kind sound system for the luxury Revuelto – the ultimate fine Italian two-piece

By Amelia Schwanke published 15 May 24

If you thought half a mill was expensive for the Lamborghini Revuelto, it has now been upgraded with a unique Sonus faber sound system.

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I saw Loewe’s new Bluetooth speaker collab with Kylian Mbappé, and it's a hat trick of striking colors for this Sony and JBL rival

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 May 24

Loewe scores Mbappé collaboration to launch a special edition Bluetooth speaker of its We Hear range, with a trio of new colors, more power and battery life.

Fake AirPods: how to spot if your Apple headphones are the real deal

By Olivia Tambini last updated 6 May 24

Are your Apple AirPods legit? Here are the signs that will reveal if your earbuds are what they say they are.

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How to connect your AirPods to an Xbox

By Amelia Schwanke published 6 May 24

Find out how to connect your AirPods to an Xbox Series X/S or One in just a few minutes in this step by step guide.

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Can AirPods connect to a Samsung phone or TV?

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 May 24

Just like with any other Android device, you can connect AirPods to all Samsung phones, tablets and TVs that support Bluetooth.

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'If I buy cheap, I buy twice’: Loewe explains why its new OLED TV deal with LG helps it make a repairable premium TV that can last you much longer

By Amelia Schwanke published 30 April 24

Loewe can now make its OLED TVs look even more unique and last longer thanks to a new supply partnership with LG Display.

How to connect your AirPods to a laptop

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 26 April 24

Connecting your AirPods to a laptop or Chromebook may not be as effortless as connecting them to your MacBook, but it’s still easier than you probably think.

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I got a sneak peek of Freely, the UK’s free live TV service that’s set to launch ‘very soon’

By Amelia Schwanke published 25 April 24

The UK’s free live TV service that will combine all your favorite British broadcasters in one convenient place is set to launch “imminently”.

Freeview Play: the UK's live TV and catch-up app explained

By Henry St Leger last updated 23 April 24

Updated Televisions are increasingly building in support for Freeview's on-demand platform, but how does it work and what can it do?

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Your Sky TV just got 10 times better with a load of useful free updates

By Amelia Schwanke published 17 April 24

Sky TV customers are getting a load of great free updates that make it easier to stream the movies and shows you love.

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Jabra Elite 10 review: Dolby Atmos sound in first class comfort

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 April 24

Jabra’s Elite 10 is a premium alternative to its sporty lineup of true wireless earbuds, with spatial audio, advanced ANC, long-lasting battery life and more.

New Ult Power Sound speaker and headphone range from Sony

Sony brings the bass with new hi-res headphones and punchy portable speakers

By Amelia Schwanke published 11 April 24

Sony has launched a powerful new audio range consisting of mid-range headphones with flagship parts and three portable Bluetooth speakers that all push the boundaries of bass.

This outdoor 4K TV has LG webOS smarts, and is cheaper than Samsung's Terrace range

By Amelia Schwanke published 4 April 24

Peerless-AV has launched a new improved model of its Neptune 4K smart TV series with LG webOS support.

Pro-Ject's two new affordable turntables promise audiophile quality for less

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 April 24

Pro-Ject expands its all-new T2 W range with two new affordable turntables.

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More audiobooks are coming to Spotify Premium subscribers – here are 3 you won’t want to miss

By Amelia Schwanke published 2 April 24

Spotify has expanded its global rollout and catalog of audiobooks for premium subscribers.

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