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 Freely platform on a TV next to a window

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”.

The Freeview Play app open on a TV

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?

A Sky Glass TV sits on a bench with a plant next to it

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.

A person hand holding the Jabra Elite 10

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

By Amelia Schwanke published

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

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.

A TV hangs in an outdoor BBQ area

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

By Amelia Schwanke published

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

A turntable with a person's hand

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

By Amelia Schwanke published

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

An illustration of a man listening to headphones on a train with his shadow reading a book

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

By Amelia Schwanke published

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

AirPods Pro 2 sat on top of a Chromebook

How to connect AirPods to a Chromebook

By Amelia Schwanke published

Here's how to connect your AirPods to a Chromebook in just three quick and easy steps.

The Spotify app on an iPhone

Spotify is trialing e-learning video courses for DJing and more, but only in the UK for now

By Amelia Schwanke published

Spotify is adding online video courses from the likes of Skillshare, BBC Maestro, WhatClass to its mobile and desktop apps in the UK.

A single AirPod in front of two cases

Only one AirPod working? Here's what to do about it

By Amelia Schwanke published

If only one AirPod is working, then try these few simple steps to get the best Apple headphones going again.

A headphone collage with the words don't miss

6 cheap headphone deals from Sony, 1MORE, EarFun and more I'd buy in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

By Amelia Schwanke published

Six of our best-rated cheap headphones and wireless earbuds are selling for under $100/£100 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale.

The AirPods Pro 2 next to the words lowest price

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 crash to a record low price at Amazon's Big Spring Sale

By Amelia Schwanke published

Amazon's Big Spring Sale has Apple's best-selling AirPods Pro 2 on sale for a record-low price of $189.99.

Two iPhone's with the Spotify app open against a colorful background

I tried Spotify's new music video feature and it brings back the MTV golden era

By Amelia Schwanke published

Starting today, Spotify is testing a new premium subscriber feature that will let you watch music videos.

Evelyn performs some moves in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Millie Bobby Brown's new Netflix movie Damsel is a dud – watch these 3 great fantasy movies instead

By Amelia Schwanke published

Critics don't think Netflix's Damsel movie is worth saving – here are three better rated fantasy films to watch instead.

A model wear the new Meze Audio Liric 2nd Gen headphones

Meze Audio upgrades its high-end planar magnetic headphones with stunning striped ebony

By Amelia Schwanke published

Meze Audio has upgraded its planar magnetic Liric headphones with a new look, drivers and customizable ear pads.

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.

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