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

Mabel, Oliver, and Charles-Haden hiding in a storage room in Only Murders in the Building season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 12)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 12 September 25

From Only Murders in the Building's return to this year's Emmy Awards, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

HBO Max users warned of price hikes and password crackdowns as Warner Bros' CEO eyes ‘real opportunity’ to charge more

By Amelia Schwanke published 11 September 25

Streaming isn’t done raising prices yet – WBD CEO says HBO Max costs are going up because content is "underpriced"

How much is a Peacock TV subscription? Plans, bundles, current deals and prices compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 10 September 25

Updated This guide breaks down the price of a Peacock subscription, including how much each of its plans cost, what deals are available and how it compares to rivals.

Paramount+ cost: subscription plans, current deals and prices compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 10 September 25

Updated Everything you need to know about how much Paramount+ costs, including the price of each plan and how it holds up against competitors.

Does Paramount+ have a free trial?

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 10 September 25

Updated Paramount+ has brought back its best introductory offer that gets you a seven day free trial.

Does Peacock have a free trial still?

By Jasmine Valentine last updated 10 September 25

Updated While the Peacock free trial might be gone, there's still a way to try out the service for free if you know where to look.

Walmart+ is about to give members a great free update that lets them get Paramount+ or Peacock for free

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 September 25

There’s a new way to get a Peacock free trial thanks to Walmart’s expanding streaming partnerships.

A remote with Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video and other streaming services running as buttons.

Best streaming service 2025: Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, Prime Video and more compared

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 9 September 25

Updated The best TV streaming services compared, from Netflix and HBO Max, to Disney+ and Prime Video.

Wednesday Addams standing in a courtyard surrounded by a forest in Wednesday season 2 part 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (September 5)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 5 September 25

There are lots of great new movies and shows to watch this weekend, including Wednesday season 2 part 2.

Streaming apps on a smartphone screen with TechRadar radar overlay

Best streaming deals: current savings for Disney+, Hulu, Sling TV and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 4 September 25

Updated Always have something to watch with the best streaming deals. Make the most of discounts and extended free trial periods with the lowdown on current offers right here.

Richa Moorjani as Zoya in the Alien Earth series

FX’s new Alien TV show is about to give fans of the sci-fi series what they always wanted

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 September 25

Exclusive Alien: Earth actor Richa Moorjani tells TechRadar why episode 5 of the FX sci-fi series is a homage to the franchise’s original movie.

Denzel Washington in a still from Highest 2 Lowest as he leans against a wall wearing headphones and holding a phone against a city skyline

7 new Apple TV+ movies and shows you should stream in September 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 2 September 25

Every new Apple TV+ movie and show being released during September 2025 that you need to know about.

Ghost, Yelena, Red Guardian, and John Walker looking shocked at something happening off-camera in Marvel's Thunderbolts movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (August 29)

By Amelia Schwanke, Jasmine Valentine published 29 August 25

From Thunderbolts* to the return of My Life with the Walter Boys, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

Matt Smith as a punk rocker and Austin Butler walk down a pier

Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing turns Austin Butler’s cat-sitting gig into a chaotic crime caper that’s a white-knuckle ride

By Amelia Schwanke published 27 August 25

Darren Aronofsky’s new movie is unlike anything the filmmaker has done before, telling the story of a cat-sitter who gets sucked into a crime spree against a vibrant yet violent 90s New York.

Peacemaker, Google Pixel 10, and Hornet next to each other.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google's Pixel 10 release to Gamescom's biggest reveals

By Hamish Hector published 23 August 25

The week's biggest news from Made by Google, Gamescom, and Spotify fopr August 23, 2025.

A Ted Lasso promotional poster with two devices projecting the same image in front of it

All the ways you can get an Apple TV+ free trial in 2025

By Lucy Buglass last updated 22 August 25

Updated You can still get an Apple TV+ free trial in 2025 – here are all the ways you can try out Apple's streaming service.

Apple TV+ cost: plans, current deals and price compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Lucy Buglass last updated 22 August 25

Updated Here's everything you need to know about the cost of Apple TV+.

John Cena's Chris Smith smiling and giving a thumbs up as a car explodes behind him in Peacemaker season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (August 22)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 22 August 25

From the return of Peacemaker to a trio of Netflix offerings, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

Denzel Washington in a still from Highest 2 Lowest. He fills the frame and is lit in red light; the background behind him is blurry but is also red with blue highlights. He doesn't look very happy

I’ve found a way to avoid the Apple TV+ price hike, but it might not last long

By Amelia Schwanke published 22 August 25

Can’t take another Apple TV+ price rise? Here are three ways to save on your next streaming bill.

Hulu price and plans: best deals, bundles and cost compared to Netflix, Disney+ and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 20 August 25

Updated Hop over to Hulu to find the best plans and prices for your viewing needs! Our complete guide includes bundle deals and comparisons to other streaming platforms.

Salvatore Cascio as a young boy sitting in front of a cinema screen

I tried letting ChatGPT be my streaming guide for a week – these 5 prompts were the winners

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 August 25

I put ChatGPT through its paces to help me find new movies and shows to watch, and discovered several different prompts I recommend you try out.

Kirsh leading The Lost Boys on a mission in Alien: Earth

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 15)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine published 15 August 25

From sci-fi horror and gritty thrillers, to adult-oriented and child-friendly animated offerings, there's lots to watch at home this weekend.

A calendar with the words 'Sling Day Pass' is overlayed on top of a football field with a player running next to it

Sling TV’s new flexible live TV deals are great for dodging subscriptions and should be the future of streaming services

By Amelia Schwanke published 13 August 25

Sling TV’s new flexible subscription deals are the perfect money-saver – I just wish Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and others had a similar offer.

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders smiles after an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Stream live sports? ESPN, Fox One, Fubo, and Paramount+ are reshaping live TV – here’s what it means for your streaming bills

By Amelia Schwanke published 12 August 25

ESPN is strengthening its hold on the sports streaming space by teaming up with Fox to launch a new discounted bundle – here’s how live TV bundles and deals could affect your subscriptions.

Wednesday Addams holding a back airhorn and looking unimpressed in Wednesday season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (August 8)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published 8 August 25

Wednesday season 2 is the week's most notable release, but there are plenty of other new films and TV series to check out.

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