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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‘AI is a reflection back on us’: Apple TV Plus’ Sunny showrunner reveals the new sci-fi show’s sad yet uplifting tech story

By Amelia Schwanke published

Katie Robbins, the creator of Apple TV Plus’ new sci-fi show Sunny, explains how it tackles both the perils and positives of using AI to support those dealing with grief and loneliness.

Annatar stands in front of Eregion's main forge with the fire lit in The Rings of Power season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (August 30)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published

From the return of popular shows to the arrival of critically acclaimed new movies, 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 (August 16)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published

From returning fan-favorite Netflix shows to numerous new movies, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

The official poster for The Umbrella Academy season 4, which shows seven of the eight Hargreeves siblings

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Max, and more this weekend (August 9)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published

From the return of fan-favorite shows to a new all-star Apple TV Plus movie, 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 (July 26)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass published

From new Netflix and Apple TV Plus shows, to the start of 2024 Olympics, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

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

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

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

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke published

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

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

By Olivia Tambini last updated

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

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

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

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

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How to connect your AirPods to a laptop

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

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

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

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

By Henry St Leger last updated

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

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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