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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‘The stakes are so different’: Endurance filmmaker on finding Ernest Shackleton’s iconic lost ship in a new documentary on Disney Plus

By Amelia Schwanke published

National Geographic’s biggest adventure filmmakers are back with a new documentary about my favorite explorer on Disney Plus.

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Why Apple TV Plus beat Netflix and Prime Video for our Streaming Service of the Year award

By Amelia Schwanke published

Find out how Apple TV Plus became TechRadar's Streaming Service of the Year.

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The best over-ear headphones for 2024: options for any budget, tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get the most out of your music.

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Black Friday Bose deals 2024: all the best early offers available now

By James Pickard last updated

TechRadar brings you all the best Black Friday Bose deals, including the biggest reductions on the manufacturer's top headphones, earbuds, soundbars and speakers.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 1)

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

From the return of hit Netflix shows to a number of new movies, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

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The best wireless earbuds 2024: top AirPods and alternatives, chosen by experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Here are our picks of the best wireless earbuds for Android, for iPhone, or anything else you want to connect them to.

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Best movies of the 80s: my favorites from every year of the decade are streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and more

By Amelia Schwanke published

After scouring the best streaming services, here are my picks for the best 80s movies from every year of the decade that are available on Netflix, Max, and more.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 25)

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

From thrilling new movies to the return of fan-favorite shows, you'll find something worth watching at home this weekend.

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The best Bluetooth speakers 2024: top portable speakers for any budget

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Looking for the best Bluetooth speaker money can buy? Here are the top portable speakers on the market right now.

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Apple TV Plus sets 2025 premiere for new thriller series Prime Target and I think I’ll need my calculator for this mathematician mystery

By Amelia Schwanke published

The new Apple TV Plus thriller series Prime Target is premiering in January 2025.

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The best 120Hz 4K TVs 2024, ideal for PS5 and Xbox Series X

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated Next-gen console owner? A TV with an HDMI 2.1 port will unlock its true 120fps potential. Here are our best 120Hz 4K TV picks.

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Netflix, Max and Disney Plus lose points in new streaming surveys as two rivals gain popularity

By Amelia Schwanke published

As streaming prices soar and content spending is reigned in, surveys reveal that subscribers are increasingly fed up.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 18)

By Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published

This week's streaming recommendations list includes returning fan-favorites alongside a varied selection of new movies and shows.

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Invincible season 3 finally has a release date and teaser trailer – and the Prime Video superhero series won't be interrupted this time

By Amelia Schwanke published

Prime Video has revealed the teaser trailer and release date for Invincible season 3.

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Silo season 2: Apple TV Plus release date, trailer, cast, story rumors, and more news about the sci-fi show's return

By Laura Martin last updated

Here's the latest news and rumors surrounding Silo season 2, which will air on Apple TV Plus in November.

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Silo season 2 trailer gives us a first glimpse of the Apple TV Plus show’s most-wanted character outside

By Amelia Schwanke published

Apple TV Plus unveils the trailer for Silo season 2 ahead of the sci-fi show’s return in November.

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You'll soon have even more free movies and shows to stream as DirecTV announces a new service

By Amelia Schwanke published

DirecTV is moving from live TV to free streaming with the launch of its new FAST service.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 11)

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

This week's streaming recommendations list is packed with new shows and movies, plus some returning fan-favorite series.

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The best Disney Plus movies: 37 great films to stream in November 2024

By Richard Edwards last updated

Updated These are the best Disney Plus movies to stream today, including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Disney, and other classics.

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Prime Video’s Reacher is confirmed for season 4, while season 3 gets a new release update

By Amelia Schwanke published

Jack Reacher scores a season 3 release date and season 4 renewal for the Prime Video show.

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The best headphones 2024 for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.

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3 of my top sci-fi movies with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes are free to stream on Tubi

By Amelia Schwanke published

Tubi's October schedule includes these three top-rated sci-fi movies that you won't want to miss.

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The best Hulu shows: 41 great TV series you can stream in November 2024

By Tom Power last updated

Updated Get the lowdown on the best Hulu shows worth streaming today, including Only Murders in the Building, Shōgun and Abbott Elementary.

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Prime Video movie of the day: Arrival may not be your usual sci-fi movie but it's a close encounter film I'll never forget

By Amelia Schwanke published

Arrival has just been added to Prime Video, giving subscribers the perfect chance to catch this sci-fi hit.

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The best 85-inch TVs for 2024: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

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